After its official announcement at the CEDIA Expo a few months back, Sharp's XV-Z17000 has generated a fair amount of interest. At the time, pricing and specific availability was not disclosed, but those important details were firmed up at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
As our own Rachel Cericola reported when the XV-Z17000 was first announced: the XV-Z17000 boasts 1080p resolution with a reported contrast ratio of 40,000:1 (an increase from the previously-expected 30,000:1). And As Rachel said with respect to the Sharp's 3D delivery, the XV-Z17000 "can deliver the 3D goods via IR Link and DLP Link technologies. Even better, Sharp wants to promote domestic tranquility so they're packing not one but two pairs of active shutter 3D glasses right inside the box."
Sharp has also included Consumer Electronic Control (CEC) functionality, Keystone Correction and Image Shift Function for maximum installation flexibility. The latter can vertically shift images in a 16:9 format, promising a big picture in a small space or simply more flexible installation options.
Other features include two HDMI 1.4 inputs, a computer/component (mini D-sub 15 pin), component (3 RCA), S-Video and video (RCA) inputs, as well as an RS-232C port. Sharp also says that the unit is whisper quiet, with about 23dB of fan noise. Packing a 250-watt projection lamp, the projector is expected to provide about 3,000 hours of entertainment, depending on usage, before a bulb change is necessary.
As aforementioned, portions of the above are taken from Rachel's initial report, but this week's big CES news is that the XV-Z17000 will become available in February at a List Price of $4,999.
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