First look
After raising anticipation, Sony finally announced the launch of VPL-VW1000ES, its all new high definition 4k projector. As a matter of surprise, the revolutionary 4k technology is finally available for a living room size environment, making it applicable for a wide range of users, including family viewing, digital media experts, visual artists and small business entrepreneurs.
What’s new
Evolving from its ancestors, the all new VPL-VW1000ES has been equipped with its optimized display modes for both SD and HD with its unique ‘upscaling’ options, making it capable of projecting 2D and 3D graphics with a 4k resolution. The new model exhibits almost the twice of output with 2000 ANSI lumens of brightness. The unique SXRD 4k panel is capable of displaying deep black backgrounds, to provide ultra clear visuals.
What’s been refreshed
In the history of digital projection, Sony’s 4k resolution technology will always stand out as a milestone. Sony’s projectors have become an irreplaceable addition to auditoriums, flight simulators, control rooms, movie theaters, research universities, trade fairs and fashion shows. In short, Sony 4k is the synonym for ultimate size, resolution and picture quality and continues to lead the revolution with performance, style and applicability.
Features walkthrough
The VW1000ES is packed with Iris3 technology to render a dynamic contrast of 1,000,000 to 1. The projector is also capable of upscaling SD or HD with 1080p content to provide a smooth gaming experience on 2D or 3D content for 4K playback. It also supports the Blu-ray Disc⢠Technology, providing the viewer an incredible experience on home DVD.
Whatâs good?
If it is still a head sctratcher, we first need to consider what the 4k resolution really means. In digital media, 1k (kilo) represents 1024 units, unlike the British physical standards, when 1k meant 1,000 units. This simplifies the fact that, a picture of a 4k resolution will be displayed at 4×1024=4096 width and 2160 height, that is about four times of an HD resolution (1080×1024 pixels). Visibly smarter ! To add more the dynamic contrast and smooth visuals make the pictures clearer than ever.
Industry buzz
While the 4k projection technology makes its way into the living rooms is being seen as a revolutionary change, the competitors seriously be needing some change in standards to even stand a chance against Sony.
Price and availability
The estimated price for this model will be around $25,000 which is equivalent to ¥1.68 million and a little more than £14,000. Hopefully it will be available from December 2011 for the large span of awaiting consumers including the video artists, gamers, visual specialists and home viewers with some serious addiction.
Wrap up
Sony has made its reputation in setting the standards higher each time they come up with something new, and this time definitely the home theater market is gonna rock with the next generation projection technology of Sony. The product is already been rated high by experts at leading organizations and is expected to have a high impact in the projector market.
