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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 Processing) and an ARC-F (All Range Crisp Focus) Lens. This projector has a Composite, Component, S-Video, D-SUB 15, and HDMI connections. Available January 2007, the Sony VPL-VW40 retails at $3500.
MSRP $2,999.00
Release date January, 2007
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- Full 1080p HD Projector
- Bravia Video Processing System
- 60 Hz refresh rate
- 15,000:1 Contrast Ratio
- Real Color Processing and ARC-F Lens
- Component, Composite, S-Video, D-SUB 15 and HDMI Inputs
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Sony VPL-VW40
• Sony SXRD VPL-VW40 1080p Home Theater Projector
• BRAVIA SXRD VPL-VW40 LCOS Projector
UPC: 027242732025
EAN: 027242732025
MPN: VPL-VW40
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
Sony VPL-VW40
vs.
Optoma TX1080
MSRP $3,499.00
Released January, 2009
Introduced at CES 2009, the HD808 is a high end home theater projector from Optoma. Featuring Pixelworks' PW9800 co-processor with DNX MotionEngine, the HD808 presents film-like performance in full 1080p. Rated at 1,200 ANSI lumens with a 15,000:1 contrast ratio the HD808 will be available though mainstream outlets, while an upgraded version, the HD8200...
Sony VPL-VW40
vs.
Optoma HD808
MSRP $1,995.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- large variety of inputs
- affordable
- full 1080p
- very quiet operation
Sony VPL-VW40
vs.
Sanyo PLV-1080HD
MSRP $2,999.99
Released September, 2008
Pros
- very quiet unit
- new bulb has a very long lifetime
- excellent menus and reasonably good user guide
Cons
- no second bulb or stand
- currently very little information
on the unit as Epson is still changing the specifications and naming schemes
- focus shifts over time (2 hours and image is very soft)--and this with the focus ring *taped in place*.
Sony VPL-VW40
vs.
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB
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VPL, VW, 40, VPLVW, VW40, VPLVW40