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Sim2 debuts world's first LED-lit 3D DLP projector

If you've got an extra $32,000 laying around, you can get the first DLP projector to use LEDs, courtesy of Sim2.

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The new Sim2 M.150 is the first DLP home theater projector to substitute the traditional lamp with LEDs as a light source. Its Super PureLED technology, utilizing high-power RGB Phlatlight LED modules, delivers the following unique propositions:

  • A maintenance-free light source, which lasts up to 30,000 hours with less than 5 percent drop in luminance.
  • Auto-calibration to ensure accurate colors and brightness consistency.
  • Negligible rainbow artifact since no color wheel is required with red, green and blue (RGB) LEDs.
  • High 100,000:1 dynamic contrast and 1,000 lumens brightness.

The Sim2 active-shutter 3D goggles also tout an extremely short blanking time, which promises minimal crosstalk and smoother 3D visuals. Other highlights of the M.150 include a Texas Instruments Darkchip 4 DLP engine, interchangeable lenses, as well as a motorized lens-shift function.

However, priced at a whopping $32,000, this swanky beamer will appeal mainly to serious videophiles and well-heeled movie buffs. If the price doesn't scare you off, you can locate a local dealer from the company's Web site.

(Source: Crave Asia via What Hi-Fi)