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AMX�s new Modero ViewPoint 802.11b wireless touchpanels were one of the more interesting items displayed at the show. Available in 8.4� and 7.5� models, the MVP-8400 and MVP-7500 (which look a lot like the iPronto with a fold-out stand on the back) can be used handheld, with an optional table top docking station, or an optional wall/flush mount station.
The 8.4� TFT model features 64 megabytes of memory, dual batteries for 8 hours operation, 800x600 resolution with 18-bit color depth, 180 cd/m2 brightness and 350:1 contrast ratio, microphone and stereo WAV/MP3 playback. The 7.4� passive matrix model also features 64 megabytes of memory, single battery for 4 hours operation, 640x480 resolution, 12-bit color depth, 120 cd/m2 brightness and 20:1 contrast. Both models include 9 programmable buttons, USB communications, G4 graphics, IR output and complete wireless control of your PC for web browsing, email, applications, and will be available at the end of December.
A newly announced Modero 7� 16x9 widescreen panel is similar to the above models, but with 800x480 resolution, 18-bit color depth, 350+ cd/m2 brightness, 200:1 contrast ratio, automatic screen activation and brightness level adjustment, plus optional 802.11b communications.
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Looking for a really, really good home theater projector? Sony was showing just what you�re looking for: the QUALIA-004. Utilizing their brand new SXRD technology (think of it has high-end LCOS, or reflective LCD), the model is part of Sony�s unique QUALIA concept where innovative products that normally wouldn�t make it to market due to low sales volumes are actually produced in limited quantities... at a nearly unlimited price.
But first the goods: the QUALIA-004 is powered by thee 0.78� SXRD panels with full 1920x1080 progressive resolution and high contrast ratio. It features a pure Xenon lamp, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens, full 10-bit digital signal processing with 12-bit panel driver, DVI/HDCP, component, S-Video, composite, USB and Ethernet inputs. This is truly the ultimate digital projector, but it also comes at the ultimate price: $25,000 plus lens! Although comparable to high-end CRT and three-chip DLP models, that�s still an arm and *two* legs! This projector drew quite a crowd, with in-booth demonstrations booked completely for the entire show. Fortunately, we got to see it in action at the pre-show press conference and, to put it simply, it rocks.
Slightly less high-end and appropriately more affordable is the new $3,500 Cineza VPL-HS20, which utilizes three widescreen LCD panels for 1386x788 resolution, up to 1400 ANSI lumens and a respectable 1300:1 contrast ratio. It features a 12-bit panel driver, reverse 3:2 pull-down, DVI/HDCP input, memory stick slot, digital keystone correction and a range of analog inputs.
Sony was also showing their latest Grand Wega rear projection televisions: the big 60" KDF-60XBR950 (also available in a 70" model) and the compact 42" KF-42WE610 (also available in 50" and 60" models).
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