Epson is making sure that this coming holiday season, they are ready with new projectors to offer in the market. With December expected to be the month where people have the proper funds to purchase luxury electronic equipment as projectors, two new 3LCD projectors from Epson in the EH-TW550 and the EHTW440 are set to be released this November.

The Epson EH-TW550 3LCD projector or the Pro Cinema 9500 UB, offers a 200000:1 contrast ratio while the Epson EH-TW440 or the Home Cinema 8500 UB carries a 130000:1. They both feature full HD (1920×1080) resolution, a 1600 ANSI lumens brightness and a quiet 22dB operation.

Additional specs include 12bit video processing, improved frame interpolation and 4-4 pull-down, x.v. color mode, 2.1x optical zoom with horizontal/vertical lens shift, and a range of inputs including 2x HDMI, YUV, and RGB.

The Epson EH-TW440 will retail for about 2,799 EUROS while the Epson EH-TW550 will be at 3,299 EUROS.

(Source) Engadget

Back in January, we all got a glimpse of the Epson EH-TW5000 at the CEDIA Expo. Today, the 1080p flagship 3LCD projector has been launched, adding another great projector for people who are investing heavily on home cinema experience.

To refresh your memories, the said Epson projector is equipped with Epson’s new D7 panel technology. The projector is touted to showcase a stunning 3LCD image quality with a dynamic contrast ratio of 75,000:1.

Features:

• Home cinema projector ideal for those who desire a premium home cinema experience - Sophisticated and stylish black design
• Full HD 1080p with true high-definition 1920 x 1080p resolution
• Superior image quality with Epson’s 3LCD technology and C²Fine inorganic D7 panel
• Amazing dynamic contrast ratio of 75,000:1 with Epson DeepBlack technology for jet blacks
• High brightness of 1600 ANSI Lumens - Convenient viewing in any light condition with perfect rendering, thanks to the improved Cinema Filter
• HQV video processor to realise clear and sharp motion pictures
• 12-bit video processing, frame interpolation on and 4-4 pull-down for film-like images
• Flexible placement with horizontal/vertical lens shift and 2.1x optical zoom
• Anamorphic wide mode (to use with third party anamorphic lens)
• Connect to a range of input sources including 2 x HDMI version 1.3, YUV and VGA
• x.v. Color mode for vivid color reproduction
• ISF calibration menus for professional calibration
• Included cable cover for stylish and neat ceiling mount installation
• Quiet projection of 22db
• Five year warranty (including Saturday visits) on lamp and projector

The Epson EH-TW5000 carries a suggested retail price of $6,688 and is now available.

(Source) Hardwarezone

The CASIO XJ-S52 DLP projector is a super slim projector, taking its cue from the compact sizes of most projectors today yet maintaining quality of projected images. The DLP projector includes a wide angle 2X power zoom lens, which enables the device to display an image from 2.8 feet to 30 feet.

The unit powers on quickly enough with a short time for the lamp to warm. The included remote control gives you access to virtually all of the projector’s functions, including zoom, focus, Digital zoom, keystone, brightness, freeze, volume, color mode, aspect ratio, and the main menu.

For connectivity, the XJ-S52 includes an RS232 port, YCbCr, YpBpr port, and an composite AV port to be used with the included AV cable. There is no USB port nor is there wireless capability with this projector.

Features:

Price: $1,399.00

(Source) Audio Video Producer