betty boop Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Appears Sony has released an entry level VPL-VW300ES projector. Apparently around the 7000euro mark, so placing it under the VPL-500ES Sony announced today a new entry level 4K/UHD projector at the IFA show in Berlin, Germany. The new Model is the VPL-VW300ES which will sell for 6999 Euros. The equivalent model in the USA may, nor may not, have the same model number and this, as well as the US price, are expected to be announced at CEDIA Expo next week. The VPL-VW300ES appears to be similar to the current VPL-VW600ES (US version) or VPL-VW500ES (international version), except the new model lacks a few features of the current models. Missing features include memory zoom (but still has power zoom and focus) and the auto-calibrate function found on the VPL-VW600ES. The VPL-VW300es has a little lower light output and lacks a dynamic iris than the existing VPL-VW600es. A few of the specs. for the VPL-VW300ES are: 1500 lumens of light output using a 230 watt lamp 20,000:1 contrast ratio Supports 2160p @60Hz with 4:2:0 and 8-bit depth Equipped with HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 inputs Low lag time gaming mode RF 3D glasses Electronic panel alignment Firmware can be updated via USB input RS232,RJ45 wired LAN and IR inputs for control and connection to home automation systems Equipped with a Color Management System to permit professional color calibration 2.06X power zoom Lens shift range: 85% vertical and 31% horizontal Zoom Lens provides a Throw Ratio of 1.38:1 to 2.83:1 Weight: 31 pounds - See more at: http://www.projectorreviews.com/technical_blog/cedia-expo-2014-preview/#sthash.s6NlbSqX.dpuf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briz Vegas Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Nice, but Is this a little academic. I just replaced my entry level 2001 model SD Hitachi with a Sony 40ES. It already has so much detail that i'm not really that keen to see, and that was just watching Dr Who on telly to try it out. I gave up waiting for an affordable replacement technology for the old projector bulb. The Sony is rated at 5000 hours, which is heaps as i only view for 3 hours a week on average. I guess when it comes to video I'm more Wharfedale than Wilson. I even waited for my old projector to get sick, then waited months before replacing it ( A League in HD starts Friday, thats 2 hours gone already). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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