Sony’s Next Gem/Projector a Diamond
September 19, 2006
I have to say I kind of like the use of precious gems as internal codenames for the Sony SXRD projectors; it makes it a hell of a lot easier to keep them straight as opposed to model numbers, anyway back to the point. Back in June I mentioned the Sony Pearl and shortly thereafter the German A/V site Media Maier gave us the first indication the Pearl would appear at IFA. Well now Media Maier is reporting on another SXRD front projector from Sony, the Diamond.
Per usual the details are scarce but here’s what they’re reporting so far: 1920×1080 resolution, (but of course) xenon lamp like the Ruby and Qualia as opposed to the pearls UHP lamp, brighter than the Ruby, (possibly indicating the Ruby’s replacement) MSRP estimated in the 8-9k range
This would seem to explain some of the VPL-VW-50′s features that until now had many wondering how the Pearl could come so close to the Ruby’s performance, at half the price. Interesting stuff and if Maier’s report is accurate, this would indicate Sony intends to stay very aggressive in the front projection market. As always we’ll keep you updated on any further details as they become available.
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