Sony 1080p SXRD-powered Pearl projector details leaked -- VPL-VW50

The successor to Sony's award winning "Ruby' projector isn't far off -- or so says a leaked Japanese press release. The "Pearl" at least now has a model number (VPL-VW50) and some specs though. The projector is of course 1080p thanks to Sony's third generation SXRD technology with .61-inch panels. This brings deep contrast to the unit and it seems (relying on Google translation here) that it has a dynamic contrast ratio of 15,000:1 with the static contrast ratio of 5,000:1. A 200-watt bulb that is sure to get nice and toasty powers all this but Sony has this covered with a 22-decibel fan cooling system. We hope these specs aren't complete as this press release indicates it only has two HDMI ports; that's it -- no component. We know, why do you need those, but some people have very nice DVD players that they want to use component to transport the video signal. We still don't have a price but this press release is indicating that the "Pearl" is going to hit the streets sometime in October.

{More pics after the jump]


[Via Home Theater Blog]

[cckrobinson Posted Aug 8th 2006 10:43AM]

It's ugly, but I still want one.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 8th 2006 11:14AM]

I took the HDMI x2 as noteworthy as most projectors only have one. I'm certain component will inputs will be included. Supposedly (and I stress supposedly) more details available Thursday.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 8th 2006 11:39AM]

That's an upside of projectors, that you don't have to look at them. I can't see why they wouldn't include component, I'm confident it'll be there.

BTW, the AVS guys say to look for a ~$6K price point, although the "official" word is anywhere between $3K and $10K. Details will be given at CEDIA.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 8th 2006 2:14PM]

I think it looks nice.

[cckrobinson Posted Aug 8th 2006 2:28PM]

It looks to me like they took a rectangular case and pressed down on the sides to make it less boring. It does have sort of an iPod vibe if you are into that sort of thing.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 10th 2006 9:57AM]

Component input confirmed. Picture here:

http://www.avbuzz.com/audio-video/200608/sony-50/index.htm