Sony has announced the VPL-VW90ES projector at CEDIA 2010 for the US market, and it has become Sony's flagship device for an incredible HD and 3D cinematic experience in the home. The projector is unique because it is a model of two firsts; it is the first front projector from Sony to feature 3D capability, and it is the first Elevated Standard (ES) projector ever. The price is reasonable at $9999 - which seems high at first glance but is actually quite competitive. Several other manufacturers have released 3D projectors this year and also simultaneously with Sony at CEDIA 2010, but they simply do not compare in quality. There are several advantages for Sony right now with this projector compared to the competition (aside from 3D capability), incredible quality, an early release date of November, and a 240Hz refresh rate. The 240Hz technology, which is not available in any other 3D projector, "minimizes cross talk for minimal image distortion" according to Sony. Other noteworthy features include two active shutter 3D glasses and transmitter included with the projector, which is capable of 1000 ANSI lumens and a dynamic contrast ratio of 150000:1. I watched some 3D content on the VW90ES, including PS3 gaming clips, exclusive film footage of Green Hornet, and so forth. The experience was very impressive, and there was indeed less crosstalk on motion scenes. In some ways, it almost feels like this 3D revolution is really made for projectors, because when I think about all of <b>...</b>
Sony host an exclusive 3D projector event for AVForums members. Find out what they thought about the projectors on show and get the low down on the technical details from Sony's Eric Kingdon. Plus attendees were also shown the HW20 budget SXRD projector. www.avforums.com
Sony's first 3D home projector, the VPL-VW90ES, which gives movie fans the opportunity to enjoy an unrivalled 3D cinematic experience in the comfort of their own home. Based on the active glasses technology used in Sony's 3D TV range, the VPL-VW90ES has been designed to deliver an optimal 3D experience that feels natural on the eyes. To achieve the excellent image quality required in a home theatre environment, including true depth of colour and brightness, the VW90ES is equipped with Sony's Advanced Iris 3 technology. This enables a dynamic contrast ratio of 150000:1.With the ability to project 3D in Full HD 1080p, the VPL-VW90ES features an upgraded SXRD 240Hz Panel which minimizes image distortion or "crosstalk." The projector is also capable of taking 2D video and simulating 3D images, bringing new life to classic movies from the past and allowing a wide variety of video content to be enjoyed.The projector is simple to setup and ideally suited to meet a wide range of installation configurations. Customers can personalize the projector depending on the content they are showing and the size of the room they are in, whether it be a small living room or large home theatre.
