Sony VPL-VW90ES 3D Projector

[Big Daddy]

Has anybody seen this projector in action? I did a search and could not find any posts.

On paper, it sounds as one of the best projectors for consumers. Although the list price is $10,000, its price is competitive with other high-end projectors at that level.

http://www.sonyinsider.com/2010/09/2...or-with-240hz/

Sony has announced the VPL-VW90ES projector at CEDIA 2010 for the US market, and it has become Sony’s flagship device for an incredible HD and 3D cinematic experience in the home. The projector is unique because it is a model of two firsts; it is the first front projector from Sony to feature 3D capability, and it is the first Elevated Standard (ES) projector ever. The price is reasonable at $9,999 – which seems high at first glance but is actually quite competitive. Several other manufacturers have released 3D projectors this year and also simultaneously with Sony at CEDIA 2010, but they simply do not compare in quality.

There are several advantages for Sony right now with this projector compared to the competition (aside from 3D capability), incredible quality, an early release date of November, and a 240Hz refresh rate. The 240Hz technology, which is not available in any other 3D projector, “minimizes cross talk for minimal image distortion” according to Sony. Other noteworthy features include two active shutter 3D glasses and transmitter included with the projector, which is capable of 1,000 ANSI lumens and a dynamic contrast ratio of 150,000:1.

Looking at some of the competition, the VW90ES will do well because there isn’t really much out there that can rival it. Mitsubishi has a 3D DLP front projector called “Diamond 3D” that also has SXRD technology like the VW90ES, with 120,000:1 contrast ratio, 120Hz SXRD technology, 1000 ANSI lumens, and will come with one pair of active shutter glasses. There is no price or release date for that projector, though, with some mumblings of a 2011 release. Don’t forget about LG’s recent release, the CF3D, which uses passive 3D glasses and has some key advantages, namely brightness, but costs five thousand more than the Sony VW90ES. There is also competition from Sharp, which has announced a somewhat similar projector (XV-Z17000) that has lesser features, but there is also no indication of price and a confirmed 2011 release. Then of course is the Runco D-73d, which is a super high-end 3D projector which uses passive 3D glasses and costs $50,000. I won’t even bother discussing that beast.
.
.
.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/s...ed-for-the-us/