Nuovo Infocus 5000 !

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Pare stia per uscire un'altro gioiellino infocus: Infocus 5000!

Riporto quanto trovato nel forum americano www.infocus.com:

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Just saw this press release:

High Definition at an Affordable Price: InFocus' Latest Projector Propels Home Entertainment
WILSONVILLE, Ore. --(Business Wire)-- Aug. 3, 2004

Experience the Intensity of High-Definition from the Comfort of Home
with the InFocus ScreenPlay 5000 Projector

Thanks to InFocus, you don't have to travel to Greece to
experience the excitement of the Summer Olympics. Now, anyone can
transform a living room into Athens Stadium and view each and every
event with crisp, bright, life-sized high-definition images up to
11-feet wide, for less than $2,000.

InFocus(R) Corporation (Nasdaq:INFS), the worldwide leader in
digital projection technology and services, is extending the home
entertainment category with the introduction of the InFocus
ScreenPlay(R)5000, its latest projector for consumers looking to bring
their home entertainment experience to the next level.

The InFocus ScreenPlay 5000 is a great enhancement to a home
entertainment solution, projecting images much bigger than even the
largest televisions, in native HD. The InFocus ScreenPlay 5000
connects with nearly any home-electronics device including: DVD
players, satellite receivers, high-definition satellite and cable
receivers, computers and video game consoles, to project everything
from sports to movies and event television, in larger-than-life size.
With an increase in HD broadcasts of sporting events, sports
enthusiasts will love using the InFocus ScreenPlay 5000 because it
projects super-sized athletes that make competition come to life in a
way not possible with a television or other smaller display devices.

"Projectors have the ability to transform a typical viewing
experience into an action-packed adventure where the content comes to
life," said Candace Petersen, vice president, Corporate Marketing and
Strategy at InFocus. "The InFocus ScreenPlay 5000 gives consumers an
affordable, easy-to-use solution with native HD clarity for enriching
home entertainment options."

The InFocus ScreenPlay 5000 is easy for the entire family to use
and enjoy. A backlit remote control and a smart menu system make it
simple to operate even in a dark room.

From its native 720p 16:9 format, which perfectly matches movie
and high-definition aspect ratios, 1100 video-optimized lumens and a
1200:1 calibrated contrast ratio, the InFocus ScreenPlay 5000,
utilizing LCD technology, delivers an amazingly bright, sharp picture.
To complete the home entertainment solution, the InFocus ScreenPlay
5000 has a 12-volt screen trigger, which can be used to automatically
raise and lower an electronic screen when the projector is powered
on/off. The projector also features DVI with HDCP and automatic
keystone correction.

At only 7.5 pounds (3.4 kg)- the InFocus ScreenPlay 5000 can be
installed in a permanent location such as a family room or it can be
set on a tabletop and stored out of sight when not in use.

Availability

The InFocus ScreenPlay 5000 will be available in July and can be
purchased at leading electronic retailers, home theater dealers, or
online at http://www.infocushome.com.

About InFocus Corporation

InFocus(R) Corporation (Nasdaq:INFS) has been innovating and
developing new ways for people to share big pictures and ideas in
business, education and home entertainment for almost twenty years.
Beginning with our worldwide leadership in digital projectors, today
our expertise extends beyond projection into large format displays,
rear projection televisions, wireless connectivity, networking
software and engine technology all designed to make the presentation
of ideas, information, and entertainment an exhilarating experience.

InFocus Corporation's global headquarters are located in
Wilsonville, Ore., USA, with regional offices in Europe and Asia. For
more information, visit the InFocus Corporation web site at
http://www.infocus.com or contact the company toll-free at 800-294-6400 (U.S.
and Canada) or 503-685-8888 worldwide.


InFocus, ASK, Proxima, ASK Proxima, LiteShow, ScreenPlay and LP
are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

InFocus Corporation
John Fread, 503-685-8170 (Public Relations)
john.fread@infocus.com
Mike Yonker, 503-685-8603 (Investor Relations)
mike.yonker@infocus.com
or
Edelman
Julie Brown, 503-730-6812 (Public Relations)
julie.brown@edelman.com

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Actually, the SP5000 is supposed to be available this month. Here are some specs from the preliminary datasheet:

ScreenPlay 5000 Specifications+
COMPATIBILITY
Video: Component and RGB HDTV (720p, 1035i,
1080i,) DVI with HDCP for digital video and
encrypted digital video. Component EDTV
(480p, 576p progressive scan), Component,
Composite and S-Video standard video
(480i, 576i, 576i RGB SCART with adapter),
NTSC, NTSC M 4.43, PAL: B, G, H, I, M, N;
SECAM: M.

Computer: Digital and analog PC, Macintosh®, 1280 x
1024 resolution through intelligent resizing
Communication: RS232 and USB

INPUTS & OUTPUTS
1 - DVI (M1): HDTV RGB, HDTV Component, Digital Visual
Interface (DVI) with HDCP decryption,
computer, and USB, HDMI via available
adapter
1 - Component (RCA): HDTV, EDTV (progressive), and Standard TV
component video (interlaced)
1 – VESA (HD15): HDTV RGB, HDTV component, and computer
1 - S-Video: Standard TV Video
1 - Composite (RCA): Standard TV Video
1 – Stereo RCA jacks: L&R Audio input
1 – 9-pin Dsub Male: RS-232
1 - 3.5mm Mini-Jack: 12v screen-drop

DISPLAY
Projection System: 3 x 0.7" wide high temperature poly-silicon
TFT active matrix with MLA – one per R,G, B
Resolution: 1280 x 720 (16:9)
Projection Lens: All glass. F/1.9 wide, F2.2 tele., 26 –
31mm focal length
Contrast Ratio (video calibrated): 800:1 full on/full off
Lamp: 150-Watt UHP, 2000 hours
Video Optimized Lumens: 1100 ANSI max
Modes: Front/rear/ceiling mode
Focusing Distance: 5'/ 1.5m to ∞
Keystone Correction: Digital, up to +/- 20° Vertical, +/- 9°
horizontal
SMPTE Brightness: Up to 126" (3.2m) wide, 16:9 screen
Throw Ratio: 1.65:1 – 1.98:1 (distance/width)

GENERAL
Product Dimensions: 4.0" (H) x 11.5" (W) x 10.2" (L);
10.3 cm (H) x 29.4 cm (W) x 26.0 cm (L)
Weight: 7.5 lbs/3.4 kg
Power Supply: 100V – 240V at 50 – 60 Hz
Operating Temperature: 5° – 35° C at sea level (0 – 10,000’) ;
50° – 95° F
Conformances: UL, c-Ul,TUV GS, GOST, C-Tick, NOM, IRAM,
FCC B, CISPR22/EN55022, EN
55024/CISPR 24, CB certified according to
IEC60950 :1999/EN60950:2000, P(SE),
MIC, TUV GS, Ul & cUL, GOST
Ships with: Power cord, Home Entertainment remote,
S-video cable, AV cable, computer cable,
printed user’s guide (English, French,
German, Spanish, Italian, Norwegian), Quick
Start Card
Warranty: 2 years part and labor, 1 year accessories
Lamp Warranty: 90 days or 500 hours
Menu Languages: English, Spanish, French, German,
Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Italian,
Norwegian, Russian, Chinese Traditional,
Chinese Simplified

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[AlbertoPN]

bisognerebbe capire esteticamente a chi assomiglia per capire ... "da dove arriva" ... oppure vedere una foto dell'interno, allo stesso scopo.

Secondo te (personalissimo parere), una casa che vorrebbe entrare di diritto nel mondo della proiezione per HT, con oggettini sicuramente interessanti (vedi SP 4805) per prezzo ed opportunità offerte, presenta un LCD con lo stesso intento?

IMHO !

Mandi!

Alberto

[rinorho]

AlbertoPN ha scritto:
bisognerebbe capire esteticamente a chi assomiglia per capire ... "da dove arriva" ... oppure vedere una foto dell'interno, allo stesso scopo.

Secondo te (personalissimo parere), una casa che vorrebbe entrare di diritto nel mondo della proiezione per HT, con oggettini sicuramente interessanti (vedi SP 4805) per prezzo ed opportunità offerte, presenta un LCD con lo stesso intento?

IMHO !

Mandi!

Alberto

Pensiero molto condivisibile il tuo, però all'Infocus hanno sempre fatto le cose per bene...
Ciao, Rino

[Gioppino]

Mah, io la penso un po' come Alberto, sarà l'ennesimo clone dei vari epson, sanyo, panasonic, hitachi.
Certo, avrà le sue peculiarità, ma dalle specifiche la macchina mi pare una delle "solite"
Imho è solo per colmare un vuoto nel loro catalogo, visto che gli mancava un prodotto lcd per ht, ma per il resto ne potevano fare a meno, avrei preferito un 4805 con matrice più risoluta (1024*576) e una ruota 5x.

[Normann]

...un SP 4805 con matrice più risoluta e ruota 5x si chiama SP 5700.
Credo che l'infocus voglia introdurre un LCD da HT perchè, magari, si è accorta che la fetta di mercato, che non può acquistare un DLP per i problemi noti (rainbow), sia abbastanza ampia.

[Gioppino]

Eggrazie, lo sapevo pure io del 5700, allora c'è anche il 7200 ed i nuovi 7205 ecc.. però rientrano in una fascia di prezzo superiore, imho i tempi son maturi per avere una macchina così sui 2000€
(un nuovo modello, non uno come il toshiba mt500, peraltro ottimo)

[peppemar]

La tecnologia LCD sta facendo evidenti passi avanti, adesso manca solo SIM 2 , che al prossimo TAV presentera il suo vpr lcd HT

[frcantat]

...direi che come macchina è molto simile al fratello "business" LP540 che, guarda caso, costa circa 500$ in meno...
...chissà perchè questa "pratica" di far pagare ai poveri utenti consumer prezzi più alti di pari macchine di utilizzo "business" (vedi X1 vs 4800/4805!!!)...???
byez

[sasadf]

effettivamente nella sua lineup c'era troppo distacco tra il 4805 e il 5700


però speravo in un dlp intermedio, oppure in un riallineamento in basso del 5700 viste anche le batoste da sharp e sim2...invece mossa inattesa....


vedremo!!


walk on
sasadf