Sony's Ultra Short Throw 4K Projector

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http://store.sony.com/4k-ultra-short...ollections-ifa

I was randomly looking this up, and noticed that the main unit can be split up into 5 different pieces! They are the equipment cabinet and speakers for the projector.

[Kchrpm]

They also have another, smaller black model (it seems to not have the speaker and cabinet) that is available for pre-order outside of the NYC area (yes, the white one is only available in NYC for now). They're marketing it as a business solution.

https://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/mkt-in...4/?prd=VPLGTZ1

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It's back! In a much smaller form factor:

http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/03/2...ideo%E3%80%91/

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LG Electronics PF1000U Ultra Short Throw Smart Home Theater Projector

- Ultra Short Throw Projection.
- Up to 100-inch screen.
- Full HD (1920 x 1080).
- Smart TV Enabled (Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon and More).
- Bluetooth Sound Out.

https://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronic.../dp/B014OUD5KS
http://www.projectorreviews.com/lg/l...jector-review/

Chock full of innovations, the PF 1000U not only has a TV tuner and Bluetooth audio for connecting to speakers, there’s a slew of online apps for using its built-in WiFi and wired networking. Along with connecting to entertainment sites via included apps, the projector has the ability to wirelessly connect with a tablet or notebook.

It all comes together with the PF 1000U’s unique Magic Remote Control. Rather than a rectangular clunky handheld with lots of buttons, the PF 1000U’s remote is minimalist and shaped to fit in the hand. The key is that most everything can be controlled on-screen with its pointer.

At $1,400, the PF 1000U is on the expensive side in view of its light output, but it’s low-power LEDs means that it’s not only economical to use but that it will never need a new lamp. With abilities and features that its competitors can only dream about, the LG PF 1000U is one of the best ultra-short throw projectors around.

Ultimately – the PF1000U is really an impressive LED projector. It can’t match lamp based projectors in brightness, but comes close enough for fun home entertainment, and it can double as a serious business projector as long as you don’t need to project too large a screen.

All considered, very deserving of our Special Interest Award, which goes out to projectors that are really impressive, but with more specialized appeal than general purpose models.

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Would be good for a basement or similar, but I wish it was 4K.

Edit: Great score in a review from PCMag last year: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2492874,00.asp

[21Kid]

Some day...

But it seems to be a pretty good alternative until then.

[21Kid]

Who needs a projector?

Samsung takes aim at movie projectors with a 34-foot 4K screen

This week, Samsung debuted its 34-foot Samsung Cinema Screen during Cinemacon 2017, which the company claims is the world's first HDR LED theater display.

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Anyone that isn't a billionaire?