In November, Epson is going to ship in the US its PowerLite Home Cinema 6100, which claimed to be the first 1080p projector that is priced below $2000 USD. But, Sanyo is going to release worldwide the PLV-Z700 that costs only $1995 USD.

Based on the 3LCD technology, Home Cinema 6100 features are:

• 1080p Full HD resolution

• 18,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio

• D7 high definition resolution LCD technology

• OptiCinema multi-lens system

• new E-TORL (Epson Twin Optics Reflection Lamp)

• Dynamic Iris system that can make automatic light output adjustments up to 120 times per second and the Cinema Filter that delivers a larger color space for improved color accuracy and a more film-like image.

• The Home Cinema 6100 projector offers two HDMI 1.3a input, a S-video input, a component and a VGA-type RGB input.

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