Engadget HD http://hd.engadget.com Engadget HD http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/hd.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget HD http://hd.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Epson concocts world's first 4K HTPS panel, 4K 3LCD projectors closer to reality]]>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/11/09/epson-concocts-worlds-first-4k-htps-panel-4k-3lcd-projectors-c/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/11/09/epson-concocts-worlds-first-4k-htps-panel-4k-3lcd-projectors-c/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/11/09/epson-concocts-worlds-first-4k-htps-panel-4k-3lcd-projectors-c/#commentsOh, the beauty of progress. Just a few months back, Epson seemed fairly content showing off an HTPS panel with a WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) resolution, though today that very product just seems lackluster. Up until now, 4K x 2K projectors were reserved strictly for cinemas, businesses and consumers with a) more money than sense and b) room for a 200-pound beamer in their basement. The planet's first 4K-compatible high-temperature polysilicon (HTPS) TFT liquid crystal panel for 3LCD projectors measures just 1.64-inches and supports displays with resolutions as high as 4,096 x 2,160. Your guess is as good as ours as to when this stuff will actually hit the market in a functioning product, but yesterday is as good a day as any to start saving up.

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Epson concocts world's first 4K HTPS panel, 4K 3LCD projectors closer to reality originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via The Art of Home Theater Projectors]

Read -- PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 and 8500 UB
Read -- PowerLite Pro Cinema 9100 and 9500 UB

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Epson's 2010 PowerLite Home and Pro Cinema projector lineup given US pricing, dates originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3lcd81008500 ub8500Ub91009500 ub9500Ubcinemaepsonhomehome cinemaHomeCinemapowerlitepropro cinemaProCinemaprojectorTue, 08 Sep 2009 07:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Epson's EH-TW5500 and EH-TW4400 flagship projectors seen hanging out with high contrast blacks, Germans]]>http://hd.engadget.com/2009/09/07/epsons-eh-tw5500-and-eh-tw4400-flagship-projectors-seen-hanging/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/09/07/epsons-eh-tw5500-and-eh-tw4400-flagship-projectors-seen-hanging/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/09/07/epsons-eh-tw5500-and-eh-tw4400-flagship-projectors-seen-hanging/#comments It's that time again: the end-of-year rush to launch the best and brightest home theater projectors for the holiday cocooning season. Epson's casting its 2009 lot with the EH-TW5500 and EH-TW4400 3LCD projectors featuring Full HD (1920x1080) resolutions, a 1600 ANSI lumen brightness, and quiet 22dB operation. The TW4400 (aka, Home Cinema 8500UB as it will be known Stateside) touts a 130000:1 contrast while the TW5500 (aka, Pro Cinema 9500UB) ratchets the hyperbole up to 200000:1 -- that's about double the claim of Epson's previous high-enders that already featured excellent black performance. To be fair, Epson makes some of, if not the best, home theater projectors for the money thanks to its D7 C2Fine LCD panels manufactured in-house. Other 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.

We gave the TW5500 an eyes and ears-on here are IFA in Berlin in a finely-tuned home theater setup and came away extremely impressed with the image -- enough so that we'd be tempted to layout the €3,299 European asking price (€2,799 for the TW4400) come November if only we had the space to let this baby shine. But let's wait and see what the competition has in response when CEDIA kicks off later this week -- it's best to be informed and 3 grand ain't exactly chump change.

Read -- Press Release
Read -- Art Feierman's opinion

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Epson's EH-TW5500 and EH-TW4400 flagship projectors seen hanging out with high contrast blacks, Germans originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As much as we'd like to put stock in Satoru Miyashita's forecast, we're still hesitant to believe that we're just two Consumer Electronic Shows away from seeing big-screen OLED TVs for sale. After Sony's polarizing XEL-1 hit the scene around two years ago, we've seen an anemic amount of action in the commercial OLED TV space. Sure, we've heard promise after promise, but we've still got no solid evidence that a large-screen set is anywhere near a Sam's Club shelf. In a recent interview with the general manager of Seiko Epson's Core Technology Development Center, OLED-Info managed to get this out of the exec: "We see 2012 as being the year that 37"+ OLED TVs will be launched by various makers, and 2015 as the year that sales will really take off for this market." He's referring to the year in which OEMs will begin to use its new inkjet-printing approach to making OLED TVs, which will hopefully allow for easier development of larger panels. 'Til then, we suppose we'll just have to be content with using the Zune HD as our primary television.

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Seiko Epson envisions large inkjet-printed OLED TVs, unicorns for all in 2012 originally appeared on Engadget HD on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As a leader in home cinema systems, it's always a good idea to keep tabs on Epson's core technologies as a preview of what's coming up in next generation home theater projectors. Today Seiko-Epson announced the start of volume production for its 0.94-inch HTPS-TFT LCD capable of a WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixel) resolution for 3LCD projectors pushing 1080p. The panel supports a brightness of 5000 lumens (or more!) using Epson's D7 process technology while achieving "higher than ever contrast" through its C2 Fine inorganic alignment layer tech. What this means is simple: expect to see a new brightness and contrast champion PowerLite Home Cinema projector announced at the end of Summer, as CEDIA tradition dictates, with product shipping by end of the year.

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Epson's WUXGA HTPS-TFT Panel hints at ultra-bright, high-contrast PowerLite projectors in September originally appeared on Engadget HD on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Slotted for those who want a top of the line 1080p projector and aren't afraid to pay extra for it, the just-launched Epson EH-TW5000 manages a dynamic contrast ratio of 75,000:1 and 1600 ANSI lumens from its 3LCD technology. Matched with an HQV chip capable of 12-bit image processing, 4-4 pulldown, support for ultra-widescreen lenses, ISF certification and a mere 22db of noise it should garner consideration in any home theater setup, About Projectors says it can be found for around $5,299.

[via About Projectors & Crave]

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Epson EH-TW5000 75,000:1 contrast ratio projector available originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know it's been burning on your mind everyday since December 6th, 2007: "What on Earth are those guys and gals over at Seiko Epson doing now that they've killed production of RPTVs?" At long last, we've located an answer. According to a prideful new release from the outfit, it has developed a new inkjet technology that will enable the "uniform deposition of organic material in the production of large-screen OLED TVs." For what seems like years now, manufacturers have teased us with 37-inch OLED HDTVs, but they've skirted around questions relating to "price" and "release." Now, the last remaining excuse seems to have been vaporized, so if we don't see a market-ready big-screen OLED at CES 2010... well, let's just say the knee-capping club is dying for a reason to reunite.

[Via Akihabara News]

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Seiko Epson's inkjet tech brings big-screen OLED TVs closer to reality originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 26 May 2009 10:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Considering that Epson's highest-end HTIB is nearly two years old now, we'd say an update was definitely in order. Today, the outfit has just taken the wraps off of its next-generation Ensemble HD Home Cinema, which gets updated by way of including the PowerLite Home Cinema 6100 or Home Cinema 6500 UB. As with the prior kit, these two also include a motorized 100-inch screen, integrated surround sound, AV controller with built-in DVD player, universal remote and all virtually components needed for installation. The only thing that's glaringly absent is a Blu-ray player, which -- at this point -- is completely and utterly inexcusable. At any rate, those content with treating themselves to upscaled DVD can fork out $4,999 for the Ensemble HD Home Cinema 720p, $6,499 for the Ensemble HD Home Cinema 6100 and $7,999 for the Ensemble HD Home Cinema 6500 UB.

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Epson launches next-gen Ensemble HD Home Cinema System originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Epson dishes up the 4,000 lumen G5000 projector originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Read - Epson adopts Color Light Output
Read - Lumita whitepaper [PDF]

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Epson adopts new color metric for projector performance originally appeared on Engadget HD on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Let's get one thing straight up front: Epson's Ensemble HD Home Cinema System isn't right for everyone. In fact, we'd say it's right for only a small sect of individuals. You see, this all-in-one solution is really all-in-one, meaning that you'll not only have to be completely okay with each and every component, but you'll need a local installer to come and set everything up. For those looking to exert zero effort into their home theater system, this is the one to beat. E-Gear critics were able to have a sit with the 1080p version of the bundle, and while nothing was absolutely groundbreaking, everything seemed to function well enough. Video and audio were both satisfactory, and the fit and finish of everything was superb. If you've found yourself in that tiny niche of prospective buyers, you owe it to yourself to give the read link a look before throwing down thousands.

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Epson Ensemble HD Home Cinema System gets reviewed originally appeared on Engadget HD on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We caught sight of Epson's PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB quite a while back, but now it's available and on display at CES as the company's flagship home projector. If you've forgotten, this little beast boasts a 920 x 1080 full HD resolution, displays 1600 ANSI lumens, and a 75000:1 contrast ratio. All in all, not too bad for the $3,000 asking price.

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Epson prices, displays the PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB originally appeared on Engadget HD on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We understand that the DVD-packin' projector has a certain place in life, but even in that dark little cavern, Epson's EH-DM2 didn't do much to impress the panel over at TrustedReviews. The first thing that really got 'em worked up was the outright omission of an HDMI port, and of course, the subpar 854 x 480 resolution didn't win over anyone, either. Moving on to even harsher bashing, we find that there's no optical zoom whatsoever, so you best have limitless mounting options if you're looking for optimal quality. Even considering the native resolution, critics were definitely underwhelmed by the images output by the DM2, and their bottom line was this: "we wouldn't have been impressed by the PJ's performance -- even as a mega-budget, ultra-casual projector -- two years ago." Can you say "burn?"

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Epson's DVD-playing EH-DM2 projector reviewed, little love is shown originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Man, talk about a much needed refreshing. Last we recall, Epson was eliciting "awws" from window shoppers who just couldn't get over how delightfully cute its Endeavor ST100 micro PC was. Fast forward two years, and here we have the equally tiny (albeit entirely more useful) ST120. The all-black box comes equipped with a 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo P8400 CPU, 1GB of RAM, 80GB of hard drive space, an HDMI output, a Blu-ray writer and a digital TV tuner. Too bad the loaded configuration we just spouted off rings up at ¥137,500 ($1,531), but those with less lavish lifestyles can opt for a DVD model that starts at "just" ¥65,100 ($725).

[Via Engadget Spanish]

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Epson trots out tiny ST120 HTPC, finds room for Blu-ray / TV tuner originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Epson's EH-TW3000 isn't much to look at, but we all know it's the innards that count. The 1080p beamer sports the company's 3LCD technology, a 20,000:1 contrast ratio, 2,000 ANSI lumens, a 10-bit video processing engine, whisper quiet design, twin HDMI 1.3 inputs and a 3-year warranty. In other words, it's housing everything you need to make your movies look great, but it'll cost you a stiff €1,614 ($2,084) in order to bring one home.

[Via AboutProjectors]

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Epson introduces 1080p EH-TW3000 projector originally appeared on Engadget HD on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Epson PowerLite Cinema 700 costs only slightly more dollars than its horizontal line count originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Epson's really on a roll, though it's a shame said roll is one that's bordering on putting us into a deep sleep. After pumping out an uneventful trio earlier in the week, along comes three more that are equally drab. The EB S6 and EB X6 check in with SVGA and XGA resolutions, respectively, and both units offer up 2,200 ANSI lumens and 2,000:1 contrast ratios. The savior of the bunch is the EB W6, which boasts a 1,280 x 800 (WXGA) resolution and comes with an HDMI port, SD card reader, 2,000:1 contrast ratio and an integrated 7-watt speaker. All three are available (at least in Australia) for $999, $1,199 and $1,399 in order of mention.

[Via AboutProjectors]

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Epson keeps it rolling with EB S6, EB X6 and EB W6 projectors originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We'll cut right to the chase -- Epson's EX30 and EX50 PJs come packing SVGA (800 x 600) and XGA (1,024 x 768) resolutions, respectively, so we won't feel bad just hopping over those amateurs and going straight for the big fellow. The delightfully priced ($799) EX70 boasts a 16:10 aspect ratio, 1,280 x 800 (WXGA) resolution, USB Plug 'N Play video, VGA / HDMI inputs, an SD card reader, built-in 7-watt speaker, and 2,000 lumens. It won't satisfy those looking for 1080p images upside their wall, but it also won't force you to take out a second mortgage pawn off your kids' toys in order to take one home.

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Epson rolls out unexciting EX30, EX50 and EX70 projectors originally appeared on Engadget HD on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We actually spotted the PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB at CEDIA (see it there in the corner?), but given that Epson didn't make a peep about it, we didn't pay it too much mind. After all, that Pro Cinema 7500 UB was what was most interesting to us (and Epson, evidently). Nevertheless, the 1080p beamer is reportedly the successor to the Home Cinema 1080 UB, and while it should perform a lot like the aforesaid 7500 UB, it does arrive sans a mount and with no extra lamp. Still, you will find 1,600 ANSI lumens and a Silicon Optix Reon-VX video processor, and if that's good enough for you, it'll be available this December for around $4,000.

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Epson's PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB quietly comes to light originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CEDIA 2008 was a whirlwind of new projectors, HDTVs and all sorts of other wares that home theater freaks just love. As always, we were here in the Mile High City covering every minute, but we completely understand if you missed anything. Just in case, we've compiled a summary of what all happened here in Denver, and make sure you head on past the break for the rest.

Hands-ons

Hands-on: Sony shows off prototype 400-disc Blu-ray Mega Changer
Hands-on with LG's BD300 Netflix / Blu-ray deck
Hands-on with the THX-certified QuietHome door
Hands-on with Niveus Media's Denali, Rainier and Cargo media wares
Hands-on with Sony's SXRD BRAVIA VPL-VW70 and VPL-HW10 projectors
Hands-on with Hitachi's 1.5-inch thick plasma prototype
Hands-on / a look within Pioneer's Elite BDP-09FD Blu-ray player
Hands-on with Toshiba's SRT REGZA HDTVs (and other old crap)
Eyes-on with Sony's BDP-S5000ES Blu-ray player

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CEDIA 2008 roundup originally appeared on Engadget HD on Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Epson's new trio at CEDIA wasn't all that spectacular per se, but three new 1080p projectors to choose from is always nice. The PowerLite Home Cinema 6100, Pro Cinema 7100 and Pro Cinema 7500 UB were all hanging out in Epson's smallish booth, and we stopped by to introduce 'em to our camera. See how they made out in the gallery below.

Gallery: Epson's PowerLite 1080p projectors hands-on

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Epson's PowerLite 1080p projectors hands-on originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Look, we aren't kvetching about yet another 1080p projector for under two grand, but Epson's getting a tad carried away by claiming that its PowerLite Home Cinema 6100 is the first 1080p PJ under $2k. Sanyo's $1,995 PLV-Z700 notwithstanding, this 3LCD beamer is still a pretty good value, offering up a 1,920 x 1,080 native resolution, 18,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and Epson's exclusive Dynamic Iris system, which allows light to be controlled precisely on a frame-by-frame basis. Additionally, the E-TORL lamp delivers 1,800 lumens to light up even a mildly lit room, and the 22dB operation should keep most folks sufficiently pleased with noise output. As for ports, you'll find two HDMI 1.3a sockets, an S-Video / composite jack and a VGA connector. Check it this November for $1,999.

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Epson claims 1080p PowerLite Home Cinema 6100 is first under $2k, is badly mistaken originally appeared on Engadget HD on Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The HD projector flood gates have officially opened here at CEDIA, and next down the waterfall is Epson. The company is introducing the PowerLite Pro Cinema 7100 (shown after the break) and 7500 UB (pictured above) today, both of which boast a full 1,920 x 1,080 native resolution using the latest-generation 3LCD chips. As for the former, it features an 18,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio while the latter comes up with 75,000:1. Hit the read link for lots, lots more details on the pair, but here's the low-down on pricing / availability. The Pro Cinema 7100 ships in November for just under $3,000; the Pro Cinema 7500 UB lands just before Christmas for around $4,500.

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Epson churns out 1080p PowerLite Pro Cinema 7100 and 7500 UB projectors originally appeared on Engadget HD on Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We figure Epson just couldn't find a way to work "BFG" into its gaming-optimized 720P projector, the EH-TW420, due out next month in the UK for £650 ($1,200). It looks like a pretty standard 3LCD projector that shines 2000 lumens bright across 1280 x 720 pixels, but you can flip those panels into a 5ms response time "game mode" similar to that seen in Panasonic's PT-AX200. We're thinking gamer-oriented gear get a better reception with at least a different color scheme, but otherwise the features look ok: one input each for HDMI, component, composite and S-Video, and the unit packs a single 7-Watt speaker so you're not left in Marcel Marceau mode when you forget to bring your own to the next LAN party.

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Epson calls "game on" with its EH-TW420 projector originally appeared on Engadget HD on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While we can't say we've ever felt the need for a projector with a built-in DVD player and a built-in "surround sound" system, Epson seems to think there's at least some folks that want a big box of compromises, and it's hoping its new EH-DM2 projector will be to their liking. This one's a 3LCD projector, and boasts an "HD compatible" resolution and an adequate 1,200 lumens of brightness, along with a few non-standard features like a USB port to let you view photos, DiVX compatibility from the built-in DVD player and, of course, those built-in 8W speakers that somehow promise to surround you with sound. Not exactly for everyone, to be sure, but the €600 price tag (or just under $900) is certainly reasonable enough, and it'll apparently be available as soon as next month.

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Epson rolls out all-in-one EH-DM2 projector originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're not at all pleased by Epson's refusal to reveal the native resolution of its MovieMate 55, but judging by the $699 estimated street price, we'd bet it's no better than 1,024 x 768. At any rate, the 8.4-pound unit is designed more for sleepovers and summer camps than home cinema applications, as it boasts a built-in DVD player rather than a Blu-ray unit (and the resolution to match). You'll also find a pair of 8-watt speakers, 1,200 ANSI lumens, E-TORL lamp and a built-in handle for good measure. Snag one for the youngin' this October at resellers all across the land.

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Epson releases MovieMate 55 projector with built-in DVD player originally appeared on Engadget HD on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're still rather bummed that Epson failed to add in a third option for its Ensemble HD Home Cinema System that included a Blu-ray player, but nevertheless, those interested in picking up a complete -- and we mean complete -- home theater system at once can finally do so. Said package is available with your choice of a PowerLite 1080p or 720p projector, a 100-inch motorized screen, upconverting DVD player, Atlantic Technology 5.1 speaker system, universal remote, every single cable you'll need to hook things up, a wire management track system and all necessary mounting brackets. Ready for the sting? You're looking at $6,999 for the 1080p system and $4,999 for the 720p edition.

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Epson's Ensemble HD Home Cinema System now shipping originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Epson gets busy with five new multimedia projectors originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know, trying to digest all of the 1080p projectors out at the moment is a fairly daunting task, but thankfully, the hard-working folks over at Projector Reviews took on the challenge for you. In its latest roundup of "best 1080p projectors," the Panasonic PT-AE2000U, Epson Home Cinema 1080p UB and JVC DLA-RS2 took home the gold in the entry-level, mid-range and high-end categories (respectively). Still, quite a few other beamers came exceptionally close to winning it all, so be sure and hit the read link below to figure out which one is right for you (and your budget).

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Projector Reviews breaks down the best 1080p projectors originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DoubleClick takes internet ads HD originally appeared on Engadget HD on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For those with under a grand to spend and an incessant hankering for a new projector, we've got phenomenal news. Epson has added two more 3LCD PJs to its ever-expanding PowerLite line, both of which feature an XGA (1,024 x 768) resolution, a built-in Ethernet port for remote monitoring and control, an integrated ten-watt speaker and a closed-caption decoder to boot. As for the 83+, you'll find 2,200 lumens compared to the 822+'s 2,600, but other than that, the two are essentially identical. Good enough for you? If so, you can snag one immediately for $899 or $949, respectively.

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Epson introduces PowerLite 83+ and 822+ multimedia projectors originally appeared on Engadget HD on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Before long, you won't be bragging about how many inches your projector can throw out. Oh no, you'll be boasting about how many LEGOs you can slide between the lens and the wall. Joining the quickly evolving short throw revolution is Epson's latest duo (each requires 2.1-feet to throw 60-inches), which both feature a native 1,280 x 800 resolution, 500:1 contrast ratio, automatic 4:3 / 16:10 / 16:9 detection and resizing, a ten-watt built-in speaker, VGA (x2), S-Video and composite inputs and an Ethernet port to boot. From what we can gather, the only differences in the EMP-400We are the additional security features (those pesky kids...), a longer warranty and a bundled wall mounting bracket. All in all, we'd opt for the £999 ($1,956) EMP-400W -- unless, of course, you've got a room / house full of mischievous youngsters, in which case we suppose it's worth a few extra hundred pounds to rest easy protect your investment.

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Epson launches ultra-short throw EMP-400W / EMP-400We projectors originally appeared on Engadget HD on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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3LCD manufacturers introduce Color Brightness measurement originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Originally, we heard that the PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB projector would be headed stateside in December, but apparently Epson (smartly) chose CES to actually launch it. Aside from the 1,920 x 1,080 resolution and 50,000:1 contrast ratio, this unit also features a 3LCD optical engine, 1,600 ANSI lumens, 12-bit video processing, a pair of HDMI 1.3 inputs, the firm's exclusive OptiCinema lens system / E-TORL lamp and a pearlescent finish nice enough to stare at. Best of all, this beast is not only available now, it's available for $2,799 after a $200 rebate. Yeah, we're diggin' the trend.

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Epson launches 1080p PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB projector originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Seiko Epson ceases production, sales of RPTVs originally appeared on Engadget HD on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 10:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Epson's new PowerLite Home Cinema 720 HD projector originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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To be honest, getting our hands (actually, just the camera) around each of Epson's forthcoming MovieMate devices proved to be quite challenging, and we got entirely too close to meeting security on unfriendly terms when we tried to whip these bad boys around for some shots of the back. Nevertheless, we coaxed the MovieMate guardians into letting us shoot, so below you'll find a variety of photographs of the MovieMate 50 and MovieMate 72, each of which tout built-in DVD players. The MovieMate 72 actually sports a swiveling bottom that enables the projector itself to rotate, and there's even a few integrated speakers in there for good measure. From what we gathered, each of these should hit the market in a couple months.

Gallery: Hands-on with Epson's MovieMate 50 / MovieMate 72 projectors

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Hands-on with Epson's MovieMate 50 / MovieMate 72 projectors originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 01:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Epson's booth was yet another mid-sized setup that seemed to stretch further up rather than expanding out. As you'd expect, there wasn't a whole heap of goods on the floor with Epson's name on it, but it did have a very sweet demonstration room in the middle for the weary to kick back and get absorbed in a little 1080p. The firm had its projectors split into Pro Cinema, Home Cinema and MovieMate segments, and while the PowerLite PJs were all fine and dandy, it was the not-yet-released MovieMates that saw most of our attention. The gallery awaits you...

Gallery: Epson's CEDIA booth tour

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Epson's CEDIA booth tour originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 01:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here it is, Epson's first 3LCD projector to take advantage of their new 0.74-inch HTPS panels already spotted in Mitsubishi and Sanyo projectors. The EMP-TW2000 starts with a trio of Epson-built, 0.74-inch, 1,920 x 1,080 C2FINE LCD panels with D7 process technology, 12-bit LCD driver, and updated OptiFocus engine with DeepBlack phase compensation technology. They then bust a rated 50,000:1 dynamic contrast at 1,600 lumens off a 170W UHE (E-TORL) bulb while supporting x.v.Color over a pair of HDMI v1.3 inputs -- component, S-Video, and D-Sub 15 PC input sprinkled in for fun. Nicely done Epson. Yours in Japan later this month for about ¥350,000. That'll be a tax-inclusive $3,020 when it comes Stateside under the PowerLite Cinema branding. Pics of the backside, front and huge-ass, plastic remote control after the break.

Update: As expected, this model is coming to the US under the PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB model for $2,699 in December. Right, the same price their lesser-spec'd Home Cinema 1080 model sells for now. We bet you'll wait, huh?

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Epson eats their own, launches TW2000 1080p 3LCD projector originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That boring piece of kit can be from none other than Sanyo. Too bad, 'cause this pig can hunt. The LP-Z2000 1080p projector loads what appears to be the same trio of Epson-made 0.74-inch LCDs as Mitsubishi's LVP-HC6000 which offers the same 10-bit color reproduction and hushed 19dB operational noise level. The Sanyo betters its peer however, with a reported 15,000:1 contrast ratio, 2x zoom, and blinding 1200 lumens off a 165W UHP lamp. They've even tossed in a couple of component connections on top of a pair of HDMI 1.3a terminals. All this for a tad more at ¥378,000 (about $3,255) if you're living in Japan where this baby hits on November 1st. Paper bag for that mug, extra.

[Via Impress]

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Sanyo' s LP-Z2000 3LCD projector: ugly, but a great personality originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 06:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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