IFA 2008: Epson announces four new high definition projectors: EH-TW420, EH-TW3000, EH-TW3800, EH-TW5000

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Epson has announced four new high definition projector systems at this year’s IFA, offering a range of features for different budgets. Get ready for some specs…

EH-TW420

The EH-TW420 is one of Epson’s more entry level 3LCD projectors, offering 720p projection, 2,000 ANSI lumens brightness, decent connectivity including HDMI and USB, various colour modes including a game mode to better process fast moving images, in-built 7W speaker, and keystone correction.

Retailing for around £649 and available from September.

EH-TW3000

The EH-TW3000 offers full 1080p high definition projection using 3LCD technology, boasting 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness, full 10-bit video processing, two HDMI inputs, 2.1x optical zoom, horizontal and vertical lens shift, and just 22dB of fan noise.

Retailing for around £1,299 and available from October.

EH-TW3800

The EH-TW3800 offers 1080p projection, 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness, 10-bit video processing, and x.v.Colour. It’s also ISF certified and can be professionally calibrated.

Retailing for around £1,999 and available from October.

EH-TW5000

Stepping up into serious videophile territory, the EH-TW5000 offers full 1080p, 75,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 1,600 ANSI lumens of brightness, 12-bit video processing, HQV video processor, frame interpolation and 4:4 pull-down, x.v.Colour mode, and two HDMI inputs. It can also be used with an optional anamorphic lens, for a true cinematic experience.

Retailing for around £2,399 and available from October.

Epson UK

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