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Vivitek D538W-3D: 2D to 3D conversion is finally here

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Vivitek has changed the game with its new D538W-3D projector. Not only does the Vivitek D538W-3D output in up to 720p 3D for less than $750, it also converts existing 2D content into a very impressive 3D display.

Vivitek D538W-3D

That means all your 2D photos, movies and Blu-rays can now be viewed in the third dimension. We first saw the Vivitek D538W-3D’s conversion technology in action at CES 2011. We were pretty dazzled.

Like many of the new 3D projectors on the market, the Vivitek D538W-3D accepts 3D content through its HDMI input, greatly improving the image quality. The D538W-3D also plays back existing 3D content from your Blu-ray player, and if applicable, your 3D broadcast stations.

The Vivitek D538W-3D will start shipping this month for $749.99. Pre-order yours now»

Get a free Sharp 3D Blu-ray player with the Sharp XV-Z17000 3D projector!

Posted on by HelenAnne

What’s your favorite word in the English language?

Ours is “projector” followed very closely by “free”!

Today, we’re combining our two favorite words into a very special package. Between now and June 30, 2011, get a FREE Sharp 3D Blu-ray player when you purchase the Sharp XV-Z17000 1080p 3D projector and use the coupon code “3DBLURAY”.

This package gives you everything you need to enjoy your favorite 3D Blu-ray discs. You get the projector, two pairs of 3D glasses and a 3D Blu-ray player, a $399 value.

Stop waiting and start saving on 3D projectors now»

New 3D home theater projectors introduced at CES 2011, plus 2D to 3D conversion

Posted on by HelenAnne

Attention lovers of the third dimension: affordable 3D projectors for home theater are here.

Last week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas, we saw a wide range of 3D HD projectors that accept content over HDMI. This is a game changer. Until now, most of the 3D projectors on the market could only receive content from a PC through a VGA or DVI cable, reducing the image quality to a lousy 480i.

But the 3D projectors that will soon hit the market can output in HD, some can even transform existing 2D content to 3D, and all are more affordable than their predecessors. Check ‘em out below.

3D Projectors Introduced at CES 2011

Vivitek 3D Projectors

Vivitek’s new projector line can transform existing 2D content into an impressive HD 3D display. The new D512-3D, D536-3D and D538-3D projectors convert input sent over HDMI (including your favorite movies, games and even the signal from your cable box) and output them in (up to) 720p 3D. No more worrying about cables, converters and content. Vivitek has packaged it all into its new projectors, which range from 2600 to 3200 lumens. The icing on the 3D cake: these products are expected to range from $899 to $1,299. Look for them this summer.

Sharp 3D Projectors

For those looking for a full HD 3D experience, Sharp’s new 1,600-lumen XV-Z17000 3D DLP® 1080p home theater projector will be available in February for around $5,000. The projector is sold with 2 pairs of 3D active shutter glasses and uses “IR Link” to sync the image.

Samsung 3D Projectors

Last week at CES 2011, Samsung announced the SP-A8000 3D home theater projector. Like the Vivitek models, the SP-A8000 is also capable of converting 2D to 3D. The SP-A8000 is full HD, rated at 1,000 lumens, and has a 10,000:1 contrast ratio. It weighs 24 pounds and features a single-bulb, single-lens design. Pricing and availability was not announced.

Mitsubishi 3D Projectors

Mitsubishi’s new 1,000-lumen Diamond HD9000 3D projector is a full HD 1080p 3D home theater model capable of displaying 100-inch 3D images. The projector uses active shutter glasses and has a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by an SXRD reflective liquid-crystal optical engine and contrast ratio is 120,000:1. No word on pricing or availability.

Panasonic 3D Projectors

We heard rumors that Panasonic may soon enter the 3D for home theater market, but we couldn’t wrestle any details out of our sources. We’ll keep you posted!

What do you think? Are the lower price points and HDMI inputs enticing? Is 2D to 3D conversion a game changer? Share your thoughts below.

ProjectorReviews.com reviews the LG CF3D

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LG CF3D projector

Our friends at ProjectorReviews.com recently took the LG CF3D, the world’s first 1080p 3D projector for home theater, for a spin.

The reviewers were impressed with the LG CF3D‘s brightness, color quality and shadow detail.

If you want a 3D projector in a home like environment, the LG has the muscle to do the job – ProjectorReviews.com

Read the full review here »

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What’s new in 3D projectors

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3D projectors were the stars of the show at CEDIA 2010.

Multiple manufacturers, including Sharp and JVC to name a few, debuted their latest offerings for viewing the third dimension.

We’ve got the rundown.

3D projectors from Sharp

Sharp, already a leader in the 3D projectors for business and education realm, debuted a 3D-ready DLP projector at this year’s CEDIA. Hometheaterreviews.com reported the new Sharp XV-Z17000 projector has a rated contrast ratio of 30,000:1 and brightness of 1,600 lumens. It comes with two pairs of active-shutter 3D glasses and should be available in early 2011. Best guesses at an MSRP put the Sharp XV-Z17000 projector at about $5,000.

3D projectors from JVC

JVC announced 6 new 3D-ready projectors, ranging in price from $4,495 to $11,995, reported Hometheaterreviews.com. The JVC DLA-RS60, JVC DLA-RS50 and JVC DLA-RS40 are geared for professionals. 3D home theater enthusiasts get their pick from the JVC DLA-X9, JVC DLA-X7 and JVC DLA-X3. These are expected to hit the scene in late November.

3D projectors from Sony

The VPLVW90ES (MSRP $10,000), first announced at the IFA show in Berlin, is similar to the JVC units in many ways. Both use active glasses technology, reports CNET. The VPLVW90ES includes two pairs of glasses. They are the same $150 models used by Sony’s 3D LCD TVs. Unlike the JVC projectors, the required IR emitter is built into the unit.

3D projectors from Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi launched its latest home theater projector, the Diamond 3D 1080p, at CEDIA. The LCoS unit is capable of producing 100+ inch images at a 120,000:1 contrast. The Diamond 3D projector has an auto-iris function and a 120Hz refresh rate. Users can tweak the color, intensity and brightness, as well as individual red, green, cyan, magenta and yellow colors through the independent management function, reports Electronicista.com. No word on the 3D protocol used, pricing or availability.

Optoma and 3D projection

Optoma‘s new 3D-XL converter box enables 720p 3D projectors to play 3D Blu-ray discs through their HDMI inputs. This is big news. Before, 720p projectors were only able to receive content from a PC through a VGA or DVI cable, which could reduce the image quality to a lousy 480i.

Expect this to hit the shelves later this year. The price is a rumored $400.

“The 3D-XL is an important product for the market right now,” Jon Grodern, senior director of product and marketing for Optoma, told MaximumPC.com. “It gives a large installed base a way to embrace 3D life without having to make a new, expensive investment.”

Which innovations in 3D technology are you waiting for?

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