Introducing Sony's First 3D Home Projector VPL-VW90ES

Sony has announced the VPL-VW90ES projector at CEDIA 2010 for the US market, and it has become Sony's flagship device for an incredible HD and 3D cinematic experience in the home. The projector is unique because it is a model of two firsts; it is the first front projector from Sony to feature 3D capability, and it is the first Elevated Standard (ES) projector ever. The price is reasonable at $9,999 - which seems high at first glance but is actually quite competitive. Several other manufacturers have released 3D projectors this year and also simultaneously with Sony at CEDIA 2010, but they simply do not compare in quality.

There are several advantages for Sony right now with this projector compared to the competition (aside from 3D capability), incredible quality, an early release date of November, and a 240Hz refresh rate. The 240Hz technology, which is not available in any other 3D projector, "minimizes cross talk for minimal image distortion" according to Sony. Other noteworthy features include two active shutter 3D glasses and transmitter included with the projector, which is capable of 1,000 ANSI lumens and a dynamic contrast ratio of 150,000:1.

I watched some 3D content on the VW90ES, including PS3 gaming clips, exclusive film footage of Green Hornet, and so forth. The experience was very impressive, and there was indeed less crosstalk on motion scenes. In some ways, it almost feels like this 3D revolution is really made for projectors, because when I think about all of the 3D I have seen, its only great for me when its on a large display. If we were talking about 3D TV's, it only has a wow-factor if its at least on a 52' set. As for the projector, I am holding off on giving further impressions at the moment because I want to check out the competitor's products mentioned above at CEDIA 2010. Based on seeing projectors from other companies in the past, though, I could most certainly tell that Sony has set a very high standard in its price range that will be very difficult for any other company to surpass this generation. I find it very hard to believe that the competition will have 3D movement as fluid as the VW90ES.

The VW90ES joins an elite list of Sony products that integrate easily with leading home automation systems including Control4, Crestron, AMX, Savant, Ultimate Remote Control, RTI, Vantage, and others. The projector is also Control4 Certified and includes an AMX Device Discovery Beacon.

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[MutatedGamer]

For the price I demand it to come with a Nuclear Reactor.

[sonyinsider]

@MutatedGamer I swear to you I have visited LG and Mitsubishi's booth at CEDIA 2010 and viewed their projectors. They are not as good 3D with 3D as Sony. The clarity is not there. Interestingly enough, the demo they showed at CEDIA 2010 was a prototype only running at 800 lumens, and it did look pretty good. I imagine when the final version ships with 1000 it will be nice.

3D was more sharp and clear in movement with the VPL-VW90ES than anything else I saw that was close to its price range.

[grobari107]

@MutatedGamer buddy it is expensive but my dad bought a tv in 1995 for $3000, a regular 37 inch tv that probably isnt made anymore this is a high end 3D, 3D i emphasize, and the contrast is higher than most projectors and a regular high end projector is 5000 3D is the latest technology out so wait till next year and it will go down, LED tvs last year for a 40 inch were not cheaper than 2000 now its 2000 for a 60 inch 240 hertz 3 000 000 to 1 contrast ratio tv the top of the line

[yorker2005]

Why does the description say 10K when you can get a better, updated version for less than $4000 like I did?

[Pwn3dbyth3n00b]

@Born2Die101 $4000 search it on bestbuy website

[Pwn3dbyth3n00b]

man wtf is up with active shutter 3d glasses. passives are better, alot lighter and cheaper.

[Born2Die101]

how much is this?

[amrit530]

saint row the third

[KazuyaaMishima]

Does it come with game mode?

[victom111]

:O SEXY

[MEGABOINK65]

I WANT ONE NOW!! :( i have the money but i hate to spend it, knowing that next month it will be 4D with no glasses and 2 dollars off on your next popcorn purchase.

[OGYOSHI0007]

Does it look as good as in the movie theater?

[MultiChrisjb]

@sonyinsider A nuclear Reactor would be handy though.