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Hisense Intros 80-inch Laser TVs

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Hisense announces a (relatively) lower-cost Laser TV-- the L5 Laser TV, essentially a short-throw projector with a built-in over-the-air (OTA) tuner and speakers able to beam an 80-inch image.

Hisense laser TVThe L5 is a smaller version of the 100L8D, a laser TV able to project a 100-inch 4K resolution image. Launched globally just in time for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the L5 promises 400 nit brightness and ships complete with a "custom-made" DNP high gain anti-light hard screen promising a clear imagery no matter the ambient light conditions.

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The Optoma Projector with Alexa Control

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Optoma announces the UHD51A-- the first projector from the company with integrated Amazon Alexa, providing customers with voice control of projection, audio, screen, lighting and room settings.

Optoma AlexaAlexa capability comes via SmartProjection for Smart Home skill. It allows users to power the projector on and off, change volume and input source, and control the USB 4K UHD media player.

As for the projector itself, it offers 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution images with 2400 lumens brightness, 500000:1 contrast ratio and HDR10 with Rec.20202/DCI-P3 wide colour gamut support. It also features a built-in 4K UHD HDR media player and Android OS, along with x2 HDMI 2.0 inputs with HDCP 2.2 and MHL 2.1 support.

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Draper Launches Utra Short Throw ALR Material

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Draper announces the TecVision XH800X UST ALR and CS1000X ALR-- a pair of additions to the TecVision line of ISF-certified 8K-ready viewing surfaces.

Draper surfaceSet for an InfoComm 2018 debut, the TecVision XH800X UST ALR is a premium ambient light rejecting surface aimed for use with ultra-short throw (UST) and short throw projectors in moderate to high ambient light applications. It promises to reject 57% of off axis ambient light, while still supporting wide viewing angles. Available in NanoPerf up to 2.5m image height, the surface works works with lens throw distance ratio up to 0.25:1 or longer for best brightness uniformity.

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Screen Innovations Adds Zero Edge Pro Screen

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Screen Innovations (SI) updates the Zero Edge screen with the Zero Edge Pro-- offering 36 screens in one and three bezel options, namely Small (0.5-inch), Medium (1.5-inch) or Large (2-inch).

Zero Edge ProThe Medium and Large options come in a choice of 12 colours with either a hand-wrapped velvet inlay or complete velvet wrapping. Available colours are the same as those recently introduced on the SI Solo Pro lithium-powered motorised screens.

Zero Edge Pro is available with SI LED backlighting options, another feature from the original Zero Edge screens. New backlighting options are available, including an IP-controlled solutions customers can integrate with the Philips Hue smart lighting ecosystem.

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ViewSonic Launches 3500 Lumens PX747-4K Projector

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ViewSonic presents what it claims is a first high brightness DLP 4K UHD home projector-- the PX747-4K, a projector capable of beaming 3840 x 2160 resolution images at 3500 lumens brightness.

Viewsonic projectorThe PX747-4K uses SuperColor technology to deliver "intense" colour reproduction, while Texas Instruments XPR technology provides high contrast and 8.3 million pixels for super-sharp big screen images. The projector is HDR-compatible, while the 3500 lumens brightness and 12000:1 contrast ratio ensures sharp details in both bright or dark environments. Image adjustment comes through 1.2x optical zoom.

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The First JVC 4K DLP Projector

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JVC is the next company to take on 4K DLP technology with the LX-UH1-- a more affordable single-chip projector featuring a 0.47-inch TRP digital micromirror devices (DMP) aimed at home cinema use.

JVC UH1The LX-UH1 uses an RGBRGB colour wheel to cover 100% of the Rec. 709 colour space. It also downscales wider colour gamuts, and is compatible with both HDR10 and HLG HDR formats. Customers can engage a two-position automatic aperture when viewing HDR content, allowing more dynamic imagery.

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Optoma Intros UHD51 4K DLP Projector

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Optoma announces a lower-cost 4K projector option-- the UHD51, a single chip DLP projector featuring Texas Instruments XPR technology aimed for use as a UHD home theatre display.

Optoma UHD51The UHD51 is interesting since it is the first in the Optoma 4K range to support full 3D, something absent from all 4K TVs in the market. It is also HDR compatible, and features connectivity through x2 HDMIs (one 4K HDCP 2.2 capable) and a USB power port for streaming from an HDMI dongle.

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