The projector boasts High Frame Rate SXRD panels, a 100Hz Motionflow Dark Frame Insertion system, the BRAVIA ENGINE 2 processing tech and a 2.5-millisecond response time. Other specs are include the 60,000:1 of contrast ratio, Advanced Iris 2, electronic panel alignment, two HDMI connectors and a 1.6x motorized zoom lens. Unfortunately, the pricing info is still unknown. I am sure the Sony BRAVIA VPL-VW80 SXRD Projector will be expensive.

EPSON has just revealed a new model to its projector lineup called MovieMate 55. The high-quality projector combines a CD/DVD player and stereo speakers in one portable unit. It also delivers an impressive size of up to eight times larger than on a 40-inch widescreen TV. Weighing only 8.3 pounds, the Epson MovieMate 55 features a sleek, compact design with a built-in handle and cushioned carrying case for portable convenience. The Epson MovieMate 55 will be available in October through national resellers for an estimated street price of $699.

New DepthQ® HD 3D video projector is the world’s 3D projector, offering 120Hz stereo 3D at 1280×720 or 1024×768 resolution. It can display 12 ft (3.7m) diagonal 3D high-definition images at 2000:1 contrast ratio. It will be slim and light at 6.9 pounds and user friendly as it takes less than 5 minutes to set up. Excellent for Film Production & Video Game Development, or even Home Video Games and Movies. It will be affordable with suggested price less than $6,000 at retail – compare to other single-lens 3D projectors. Expected shipping to begin mid-September.

Sanyo has presented its ultra-short throw XGA projector ‘PLC-XL50′ in Korea market, which is able to get a bright, vibrant 80-inch diagonal image from a projector placed only 3 inches from the screen.

Supporting 2,000 ANSI lumens, it is great for conference rooms, and for spaces like storefront display windows where a conventional projector will not fit.

Italian manufacturer SIM2, whose striking high-performance home theater projectors are known worldwide for their pristine video, has added a new, aggressively priced model to its popular DOMINO series. SIM2 DOMINO D60 DLP front projection system delivers stunning 1080p full-HD imaging at the highly competitive $5000 US price point, where with SIM2’s reputation for superb performance and unequalled style it will stand as a unique solution for discerning yet budget-conscious home theater enthusiasts.

Samsung announced the nationwide availability of the SP-A800B projector, a premium projector that enhances the home theater experience by delivering film-like picture quality in full high-definition 1080p. The high-end projector maximizes the home theater connoisseur’s full HD viewing experience by leveraging advanced optics and a Texas Instruments 1080p DLP® chip to deliver a level of color and image quality that is traditionally found in professional studio-grade monitors. Setting the standard for consistently delivering the industry’s richest and most detailed picture, the A800B produces premium color accuracy.

“Basic technologies for HD projectors have drastically improved on superior performance capabilities and enhanced design functionality over the last several years. Samsung continues to maintain its performance standards within the marketplace by delivering the A800B,” said Christopher Franey, VP Marketing and Commercial Sales, Samsung Electronics America, Information Technology Division.