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Sony VPL-VW40

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.

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Sony VPL-VW40
MSRP $2,999.00
Release date January, 2007
Brand Sony
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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

Optoma TX1080

Optoma TX1080

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
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Optoma HD808

Optoma HD808

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...

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Sanyo PLV-1080HD

Sanyo PLV-1080HD

MSRP  $1,995.00    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • large variety of inputs
  • affordable
  • full 1080p
  • very quiet operation
Cons
  • organic panel
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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB

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*.
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VPL, VW, 40, VPLVW, VW40, VPLVW40