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By Matthew Lentini | Wednesday | 23/11/2011
November is shaping up to be the month of projectors with major manufacturers like Panasonic and Mitsubishi all unveiling devices that mesh the latest projector tech in the lead-up to the new year.
BenQ is tipping its projector line-up in the green direction with a slate of ‘SmartEco' releases in early 2012.
Rolling out later this year and into the new year are three new short throw DLP projector models, the MX850UST, the MW851UST, and the MW712. The up-and-comers are aimed at reducing costs through energy efficiency and reduced maintenance costs.
Panasonic, on the other hand, has put its money into home AV this month with two new releases for the home theatre with a premium 3D model and its little brother.
The top-tier 3D model, the PT-AE7000E, features full HD resolution shot from a 2,000 brightness lumen bulb that delivers a contrast ratio tipped at 300,000:1. The new projector uses transparent LCD panels running at 480Hz in front of the bulb in a bid to reduce cross-talk in the stereoscopic 3D.
The little brother to the 3D model comes in with a much brighter bulb at 2,800 lumens of brightness, but the contrast ratio dips to 50,000:1. The PT-AR100E LCD projector still runs in full HD, with quality control features like automatic light and colour sensors.
The 3D model has recently hit stores and retails at $4179, with extra 3D glasses tipped at $169 a pair. The PT-AR100E, on the other hand, is being held back until December, priced at $3079.
Mitsubishi has gone into the corporate side this month with installation models for the boardroom that add unique functionality to the bill.
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