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Sanyo unveils another projector that should provide rich color for people looking at improved projection. The Sanyo LP-FX1000 dual lamp projector boasts of Sanyo’s QuaDrive Engine technology which should deliver the level of brightness people are looking for. It can deliver up to 12,000 lumens and features a 4,000:1 high contrast ratio. No word on pricing yet but the projector can be checked out at the GITEX Technology Week 2009 in Dubai.
(Source) Ubergizmo
Epson has been awarded the 2009 CustomRetailer Magazine EXC!TE award for its new Powerlite Pro Cinema 9100 3LCD home theater projector. The Pro Cinema 9100 boasts of a high contrast ration of 36,000:1 and brightness of 1,800 lumens. It features a 1080p resolution as well as ISF calibration and color isolation.
The Epson Powerlite Pro Cinema 9100 is encased in a stylish black and silver design which is highlighted by a dynamic IRIS system for higher contrast and brightness controls on a frame to frame basis up to 60 times per second. The 2009 award winners were formally announced on Sept. 10 at CEDIA EXPO out of a field of over 450 entries.
(Source) Reuters
Samsung India announces another first in the LED TV industry with the unveiling of the 8000 Series LED HDTVs for the Indian market. The launch was held at the Samsung Experience Store in New York. Samsung also added new units for their other series such as the 6000 Series and 7000 Series. Here is a summary of the new LED TVs from Samsung:
These cutting edge TVs use LEDs as their primary light source, rather than traditional Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL). Benefits of using LEDs include ultra-high contrast ratios, slim depths that allow for more artful designs, plus increased energy savings.
Among the highlights of the new series included:
(Source) Brands Today
Samsung Electronics makes releases another batch of LED TVs in the Bahrain market, unveiling a new line of advanced LED HDTVs. The new products are the 6000 and 8000 LED series picking off from the success of the first and second generation LED HDTV models from the electronics giant.
Each using LEDs as their primary light source, the televisions all feature ultra-high contrast ratios as well as slim depths that allow for more artful designs, plus increased energy savings.
The Liquid Crystal design is created using a non-toxic molding technique, eliminating the emission of environmental pollutants. The pain use is lead free , making the products recyclable. Energy consumption is reduced by 40%+ versus traditional LCD HDTVs of similar size.
The 6000, 7000 and 8000 series are available at major electronics outlets located across the UAE.
(Source) Zawya
OSRAM adds a new and smaller member of their RGB Multi ChipLED line to unveil a new dimension of high-definition picture quality to large full-color video screens. The Multi ChipLED enables high-resolution full-color video screens – for example, in television studios, modern conference rooms, trade fairs and concert halls – to offer brilliant colors and high contrast from all viewing angles.
The tiny dimensions of this Multi ChipLED allow a very large number of pixels to be accommodated in a small display area. Housed in a black package that is mostly impervious to ambient light, the LED emits light in brilliant colors with excellent contrast.
OSRAM’s RGB Multi ChipLEDs are housed in a miniature package with dimensions of only 1.6 mm x 1.6 mm and measure just 0.9 mm high. With the RGB Multi ChipLED, it is possible to have a pixel spacing of only 2 mm, meaning that a great many pixels can be generated in a very small area.
Perfect color mixing takes place in the Multi ChipLED package itself thanks to the specially developed encapsulation material. Color appearance remains constant across the entire viewing angle, and the picture appears vibrant even when viewed off-axis. The beam angle of the LED is +/- 60°. Ambient light cannot ruin the picture quality because it is barely reflected at all by the black package in which the LED is housed.
(Source) Press
Samsung Electronics has unveiled a fleet of new color LCD monitors today, the 70 series which include the models P2070, P2370 and P2370HD. These slim LCD monitors, with screen depths of 30 mm (1.18 inches) for the P2070 and P2370 and 65.5mm (2.58 inches) for the P2370HD and Touch of Color (ToC) design, are the latest release of Samsung’s high performance displays.
The P2370 offers full HD 1080p resolution (1920×1080) for optimized viewing of HD content. For full HDTV capability, the P2370HD builds on the 1080p capabilities of the P2370 with the addition of a HDTV tuner, integrated speakers with SRS TruSurround HD(r) and remote control. In addition, the P2370HD also has HDMI and component inputs for additional connections such as Blu-Ray, set-top boxes and game consoles providing users with a display that is ready for work and play.
P2070 \ P2370 \ P2370HD LCD Monitors
(Source) Press
Sony introduces another great LCD TV Solution in the Sony KDL-52W5 LCD TV. The new set boasts of improved technology that enables viewers to enjoy smoother, realistic and fast moving scenes.
Features:
No definite date of release has been announced as of to date.
(Source) Sony Japan
There are two kinds of screen materials widely used for home theater: traditional white and light to medium gray. The concept of the gray screen was first introduced in 2001, and gray screens have become immensely popular ever since. Gray screens are sometimes called high contrast screens. The main purpose of a gray screen is to boost contrast on digital projectors in viewing rooms that are not entirely dark. The gray screen will absorb unwanted ambient light that strikes it much more efficiently than a white screen does.
By absorbing light pollution in less than ideal conditions, the black level on the screen is maintained. The end result is that the contrast range of the image on the screen is enhanced. If you have a home theater room dedicated to that purpose only and can achieve total darkness, a white screen is your best bet. If however you have your HT set up in a multipurpose room with windows and doors that create imperfect dark condition, which is what most people have , the gray screen will generally give you a much better picture quality with sharper contrast.