Scott Wilkinson

With one of the longest model designations in the industry, Epson's new top-of-the-line 1080p projector will be available in two versions—the Pro Cinema 7500 UB (<$5000) and the Home Cinema 6500 UB (<$3000). Both include HQV Reon-VX processing, a purported contrast ratio of 75,000:1, Fujinon lens, and high-speed auto iris. The Pro version includes an extra lamp, ceiling mount, ISF certification, longer warranty, and anamorphic scaling with an optional Panamorph lens. Both should be available in December.

Sony's other projector intro at CEDIA is the VPL-VW70, which will list for $8000. It offers panel alignment and anamorphic zoom, and it is said to exhibit a dynamic contrast ratio of 60,000:1.

Looking at this flat panel edge-on, you'd think it's an OLED, but it's actually an LCD TV that measures only 9.9mm thick. The light source is a set of white LEDs placed along the edge of the screen, so there is no local dimming. Like most of Sony's upscale LCDs, this one offers 120Hz frame interpolation, a wide color gamut, and Bravia Link. The off-axis performance I saw was amazing.

Among the many new Sony LCD flat panels at the show is the XBR8 with triluminous LED backlighting and local dimming. Instead of white LEDs, this set uses clusters of red, green, and blue LEDs.