ViewSonic Corp. of Toronto, but founded in California in 1987, has announced the arrival of its first Ultra HD projector, the PX727-4K for ‘less than’ $1,500, and available in February 2018. Although providing a claimed 3840 x 2160, or 8.3 million pixels on screen, it should be noted this is another of the recent line of price-friendly models announced in the past 12 months which incorporate what some describe as ‘faux K’, and adopts a pixel-shift method to achieve the higher resolution. There is also no 3D available on this model.
However, the PX727-4K will present another compelling proposal to home theater enthusiasts who intend to take the plunge this winter, and settle for a display device for their UHD content with not necessarily the optimal native or claimed resolution.
ViewSonic states that the 2,200 lumen, 12,000:1 contrast 727, will nevertheless provide ‘razor sharp details and lifelike colors’ and includes an in-built 10W speaker. The projector is ‘HDR-compatible’ for open standard HDR, and offers Rec. 709, DCI-P3 and Rec. 2020 color gamut, and is driven by a six-segment RGBRGB color wheel.
The unit is equipped with a 1.2x optical zoom and connectivity incorporating 2 HDMI inputs (2.0, HDCP 2.2, and 1.4, HDCP 1.4), VGA In/Out, USB 2.0, Audio In/Out, RS232 and a 12-volt trigger. Lamp life can be extended by a claimed 15,000 hours with the projector’s energy-saving SuperEco mode.
“With the PX727-4K, ViewSonic is bringing the industry’s most innovative technologies and 4K resolution to a wider range of consumers,” said Sean Liu, product marketing manager for ViewSonic Americas. “With our award-winning projector line, from short-throw interactive to 1080p home theater laser projectors, ViewSonic is continuing our mission to provide the widest range of high performance projector solutions. The launch of the PX727-4K projector is the next step in delivering a future-proof 4K immersive viewing experience at a consumer-friendly price point. We want users to enjoy their multimedia content on a big sreen with the best resolution possible.”
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Martin, a seasoned journalist and AV expert, has written for several notable print magazines. He’s served in key roles at Lucasfilm’s THX Division, NEC’s digital cinema division, and has even consulted for DreamWorks. Despite his illustrious career, Martin remains rooted in his passion for cinema and acting, with notable appearances in several Spielberg films, Doctor Who, and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. He currently resides in San Francisco.
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