More and more people worldwide are cutting the cable and ditching satellite, and traditional cable television services to save money and have more control over their entertainment options. Epson has announced that it is adding new projectors to its EpiqVision line of projectors, including options with integrated Android TV and Yamaha custom sound. The projectors feature advanced laser-array projection technology.
BenQ has launched a new Full HD projector for home entertainment systems, the MH535FHD. This model boasts a 15,000-hour lamp life and support for projecting screens up to 100-inches in size. Among its many features is a 15,000:1 native contrast and DLP technology, as well as all-glass optics and support for two different video inputs at once
Earlier this year, LG showed up to CES with the CineBeam HU80K, its first 4K projector. With the HU80K, the focus was on creating a capable projector that was still easily portable. At CES 2019, the company will be debuting a second-generation follow up to the original CineBeam, and though the idea is still to fit a 4K projector into as small a footprint as possible, this new model has a feature that makes it standout from its predecessor.
Xiaomi has launched new products in the US as Walmart exclusives, among them being the new Xiaomi Mi Laser 150-inch Android TV projector. The model is quite pricey for a Walmart offering, not to mention one limited to a 1920 x 1080 resolution, at $1,999.99 USD. The Mi Laser features ultra-short throw projection for close placement to a wall or screen.
Anker has introduced the new Nebula Capsule 2, an update to its original Nebula Capsule projector. The new device features some notable changes over the first model, not the least of which is the addition of USB-C instead of micro USB. The company will be launching its new product on Kickstarter and hopes to ship it to buyers early next year.
Fujifilm has just unveiled a highly unique projector. Unlike most competing models, which have a lens shift feature that only accommodates small adjustments, the new Fujifilm projector has a rotating lens that can project images in different locations without physically rotating the entire unit.
Epson has launched a new projector designed for home theaters, the Home Cinema 4010 PRO-UHD. This model brings features not commonly found on consumer-tier projectors, including Ultra HD resolutions and support for High Dynamic Range (HDR). Epson promises an "exceptional 4K experience" for buyers, but they won't get it cheap.
Epson has launched a new pro-tier Ultra HD projector with high-dynamic range, a model intended for high-end home entertainment systems. The new projector was unveiled at CEDIA Expo 2018, where Epson detailed its new model. Among other things, buyers enjoy 4K HDR content with 100-percent balanced color brightness and the promise of an "extraordinary range of color."
The UHD51A project from Optoma that we first saw during CES 2018 is now available to purchase. Though it's certainly not the first consumer-tier 4K projector on the market, Optoma did pack one unique feature into its UHD51A model: Amazon Alexa. The personal assistant makes Optoma's offering the first projector of its kind with voice command support.
JVC has introduced a new projector capitalizing on consumer desire for 4K products. Called the LX-UH1, this new projector is said to offer 4K Ultra HD content with a contrast ratio hitting 100,000:1 and 2,000 lumens. The model, which is definitely toward the upward limit for most consumer budgets, is set to launch in May, officially giving us an alternative to BenQ's new 4K projector model.
BenQ has launched another 4K projector for home entertainment setups, the TK800. This model sports High Dynamic Range support in addition to 4K resolution, as well as special modes designed specifically for sports and football fans. With this model, users can project a 100" or greater Ultra HD picture on their wall or projector screen with 3,000 lumens for ample brightness.
While many of us are probably used to the idea of projectors being stationary devices, Sony has introduced one that you can carry around in your pocket. Today Sony announced its MP-CD1 Mobile Projector, which is small enough to take where ever you may go. As you'd expect, this projector might not be as powerful as ceiling-mounted ones for your home theater, but it still sounds like a surprisingly capable device.