Epson has just announced its PowerLite Home Cinema 720 high definition projector that brings about an even higher level of excellence for all 720p native resolution projectors that are in the market today. Among the cutting edge technologies found inside are incredible color control, hassle-free setup, HD image quality at up to 120″, an advanced 3-chip optical engine and 10-bit color processing, a contrast ratio of 10,00 to 1, an integrated Cinema Filter that optimizes and expands the image color space, and various connectivity options (Component Video, RGB Video, S-Video, and Composite Video as well as HDMI, and RS-232 digital connections) – all for the recommended retail price of $1,299. Each purchase will come with a two-year warranty and Epson’s exclusive Road Service and PrivateLine support. There are competitors like the Mitsubishi/Nec HC1500 ($990) or the Optoma HD72 ($1500). More specifications are features are available after the jump.
- 3LCD technology for incredible color, amazing detail and road-tested reliability with no color break-up or distracting “rainbow effect”
- 3-chip optical engine for brighter, more accurate color, excellent tone response without moving mirrors or color wheels
- Up to 1,600 ANSI lumens for brightness levels that are among the highest in the home theater category
- 10-bit color processing — displays more than one billion colors resulting in intense detail and color accuracy with a wide color gamut
- Up to 10,000:1 contrast ratio for incredible depth and shadow detail
- 100 percent vertical and 50 percent horizontal offset lens shift allowing easy installation without any need for digital keystone manipulation
- Epson AccuCinema(TM) Color Management for calibrated performance right out of the box
- Robust grayscale tracking includes 1,024 steps between black and white
- Epson Super White achieves 100 IRE for cleaner images with less noise and better picture quality
- Built-in Cinema Filter optimizes and expands the image color space, resulting in richer hues with greater intensity and contrast in dark scenes
- Versatile interfaces include Component Video, RGB Video, S-Video, and Composite Video as well as HDMI, and RS-232 digital connections
- Two-year warranty with Epson’s exclusive Road Service and PrivateLine(R) support
- Epson E-TORL(TM) Lamp engineered to project light more efficiently, maximizing brightness and uniformity across the entire screen and extending lamp life up to 4,000 hours
- Sleek, soft white design allows projector to blend in smoothly with most homes’ decor
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