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The Sony VPL-VW60 is a high-end 1080p projector that is the successor to the 2006 VPL-VW50, known as the Pearl. Sony continues the use of its proprietary SXRD technology, a derivative of Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCOS) technology, in this case using 3 chips to reduce and eliminate artifacts such as rainbow strobing. Announced during CES 2007 this projector gained a lot of attention because of its extremely high 35,000:1 contrast ratio; however, in real world the contrast performance is comparable to other projectors in this range.
MSRP $4,995.00
Release date September, 2007
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Features
- 1080p native resolution
- 35,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. ANSI Contrast at 317:1
- Powered zoom and focus.
- Noise level at 22dB
- 96Hz mode
The controversy in contrast ratios stems from the Full-On/Full-Off measurement and the use of the dynamic iris. With every frame the projector analyzes the image and controls how bright the overall picture is, so dark scenes are darker, with bright scenes being brighter. Previous auto iris technologies were slow and distracting, but the auto iris in the VW60 alongside other projectors in this class have eliminated the obvious changing of light levels.
For handling 24 frames per second (FPS) content delivered by Blu-Ray and HD-DVD movies the projector shifts to a 96Hz mode that repeats every frame 4 times. Since 96 is a direct multiple of 24 no conversion is necessary which eliminates any kind of stuttering artifacts that are visible when going from 24FPS to the standard 60Hz.
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Competitors
MSRP $2,999.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- 1080p with 2 HDMI inputs
- Large maximum screen size - 150"
- Great contrast ratio - 4500:1
- Bright - 1600 ANSI Lumens
- Upgradeable video processor to Reon HQV
Sony VPL-VW60
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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB
MSRP $2,699.00
Released July, 2007
Pros
- Incredible image quality
- Competitively priced
- Plenty of input ports
Cons
- Very restrictive installation requirements
- Fan noise can be distracting especially in Brite mode
- Image AI is a throwaway feature
Sony VPL-VW60
vs.
Optoma HD80
MSRP $2,999.00
Released November, 2006
Pros
- Affordabled 1080p projector (price drop to $2999)
- Fantastic picture quality out of the box
- Individual pixels are indistinguishable
Cons
- Can't play Xbox 360 1080p with VGA adapter
- Output lacks brightness
- Image is a bit soft for 1080p sources
Sony VPL-VW60
vs.
Panasonic PT-AE1000U
MSRP $6,300.00
Released March, 2007
Pros
- Excellent black levels
- Very natural color (skin looks very lifelike)
- Sharp picture
- Useful and convenient settings menus
Cons
- Quality issues with 480i and 1080i
sources
Sony VPL-VW60
vs.
JVC DLA-RS1
MSRP $3,500.00
Released November, 2007
The Sanyo PLV-Z2000 is Full HD Home Theatre Projector, capable of projecting up to 1920x1080 resolution at a 16:9 aspect ratio. Designed with home entertainment in mind, the PLV-Z2000 projects with a 15000:1 Contrast Ratio and 1200 Lumen Brightness. This project also features Sanyo’s exclusive Topaz Real HD technology, and 3D Color Management System....
Sony VPL-VW60
vs.
Sanyo PLV-Z2000
MSRP $2,700.00
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Sony VPL-VW60
vs.
Panasonic PT-AE2000
MSRP $3,995.00
Released October, 2007
Pros
- Very quiet (19dB)
- Great image quality
- Flexible placement options
- Excellent contrast ratio
Cons
- Doesn't solve LCD's problem of pixel visibility
- Placement flexibility is less than top standard (1.6x zoom instead of 2.0x)
Sony VPL-VW60
vs.
Mitsubishi HC6000
Reviews
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Cons
- Poorly calibrated out of the box
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