CES 2008 : Viewsonic Joins The Affordable Club Of 1080p Projector

Viewsonic announced an affordable 1080p LCD projector with Epson's C2Fine™ panel and Silicon's optic Hollywood Quality Video (HQV) technology. The Precision Pro8100 uses ViewSonic's proprietary Precision Color System (PCS), an image enhancement technology that renders natural colors with extensive tuning capabilities and Silicon Optic best in line VX-210 to achieve finest image reproduction. The Vx-210 has the Ewarp VX geometry processing allows more flexible projector placement yet maintaining highest possible image quality, it's also capable to process dual channels simultaneously.

Viewsonic did not disclose if D6 or D7 C2Fine™ panel is used but the specification of 1000 lumens and dynamic contrast ratio 13000:1 suggested it could be the previous D6 version. The precision line provides most standard connections as well as two HDMI 1.3 inputs with HDCP enabled. Pro8100 will be offered in standard color of black but the manufacturer also provides consumer with optional white, silver or burgundy skins. It's available now for a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $4,995.

Viewsonic precision Pro8100 [via viewsonic]