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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB
First spotted in early September 2008 at CEDIA, the PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB is a high end high definition projector by Epson designed for home theaters. Featuring 3LCD display technology, a 200W E-TORL lamp, a Silicon Optix Reon-X video processor and a brightness rating of 1600 ANSI lumens, the 6500 UB can display a full 1080p resolution (1920 x 1280) at a quiet 22dB. While its performance has been said to be very similar to the more expensive 7500 UB, the 6500 UB does not come with a second bulb or stand. Available in time for the holidays, the price of the Home Cinema 6500 UB slipped to $3000 in early January 2009.
MSRP $2,999.99
Release date September, 2008
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- Image: Full 1080p (1920 x 1280), 1600 ANSI lumens, 75000:1 contrast ratio
- Technology: 3LCD, Silicon Optix Reon-X video processor
- Lamp: 200W E-TORL (up to 4000 hours)
- Noise level: 22dB
- does not come with second bulb or projector stand
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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB
• Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6500UB 1080p 3LCD Home Theater Projector
• PowerLite Home Cinema 6500UB LCD Projector
UPC: 010343871571
EAN: 010343871571
MPN: V11H292020
Competitors
MSRP $2,499.99
Released August, 2008
Pros
- 1080p high definition native resolution
- HDMI input
- 3600 Lumens (double the brightness of 1080p projectors at the same price!)
Cons
- expensive
- heavy and large - not very mobile, best for installations
- loud - 30dBA
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB
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MSRP $2,999.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- full 1080p
- good contrast and brightness values
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB
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MSRP $3,499.00
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MSRP $1,995.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- large variety of inputs
- affordable
- full 1080p
- very quiet operation
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB
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MSRP $3,000.00
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The Panasonic PT-AE2000U is a full high definition home theatre LCD projector , the upgraded model of the PT-AE1000U, and displays at a native resolution of 1920x1080. The PT-AE2000U also features a 1500 lumen brightness and 16000:1 contrast ratio. The PT-AE2000U uses 3 0.74” TFT LCDs, supports 1080/24P and uses Panasonic’s Smooth Screen technology...
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MSRP $2,999.00
Released January, 2007
The Sony VPL-VW40 is a full high definition home theatre projector, displaying a resolution of up to 1920x1080 using an HDMI input only. With the Bravia video processing system and Advanced Iris 2 function, the VPL-VW40 produces a 15,000:1 contrast ratio, and is most suitable for business presentations. It also features RCP (Real Color...
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MSRP $3,495.00
Released October, 2008
Released in September of 2008 the Mitsubishi HC 6500 LCD projector is designed with their diamond iris system to calibrate and adjust for differences in color, hue and clarity from scene to scene. This also leads to an improved contrast over previous models and series at 15,000:1. Mitsubishi has also increased the brightness by...
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Reviews
January 6, 2009
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Pros
- very quiet unit
- new bulb has a very long lifetime
- recent $1000 price reduction
- amazing specifications for the price! 1,600 lumens, 75,000:1 contrast ratio, 1080p resolution
Cons
- no second bulb or stand
- currently very little information
on the unit as Epson is still changing the specifications and naming schemes
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January 1, 2009
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Pros
- very quiet unit
- excellent menus and reasonably good user guide
Cons
- focus shifts over time (2 hours and image is very soft)--and this with the focus ring *taped in place*.
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