Sharp launches XG-P560W .65-inch 3-chip DLP professional projector
By Darren Murph 
posted May 28th 2008 2:39PM
posted May 28th 2008 2:39PM
We should probably preface this by reiterating that when Sharp says "professional," it means precisely that. The firm's latest beamer -- the June-bound XG-P560W (or XG-P560WN sans lens) -- features a modest WXGA (1,280 x 800) resolution, but includes Texas Instruments' .65-inch 3-chip DLP technology along with Sharp's own CV-IC II System for smoothing jaggies and minimizing image noise. Additionally, it features a 1,800:1 contrast ratio, seven interchangeable lenses, a dual-lamp lighting system, DVI / HDMI inputs and a built-in Ethernet port for remote access and control. Remember that whole spill we made at the onset? Yeah, here's proof: $16,995 for the XG-P560W, $15,995 for the XG-P560WN.
With a terrible 1,800:1 contrast ratio and low resolution, this projector is obviously meant for maximum light output for presentations in well-lit boardrooms, not a home theater setup.
yah, I wouldn't cal this "professional" as much as I would just plain expensive. A real professional projector would be at least HD, feature BNX connectors, and besides RS242 control, would also have some sort of timecode in. A totally professional projector would be at least 2K. Professional this is not.
-Brian