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InFocus' SP8602 projector puts the ScreenPlay line back on the map

by Steven Kim posted Sep 9th 2009 at 9:36PM

InFocus SP8602 projector
It's been a long time since InFocus has brought out a beamer under the ScreenPlay name, but the SP8602 is coming out guns blazing at CEDIA. The 1080p DarkChip DLP boasts a 30,000:1 contrast, but can also crank out 1,300 lumens for when viewing must compete with that big ball of fire in the sky. The SP8602 is packed with good tech, including a six-segment color wheel, TI's BrilliantColor, 10-bit video processing from PixelWorks and 120-Hz support to make sure the images thrown up on the big screen are eye-poppingly good. Heck, it's even ready if said screen is less than perfect -- vertical and horizontal lens shifts, automatic image flipping (ceiling mount is where it's at) and warping functions (don't use them unless you have to) should pretty much be able to deliver square images to all but the most compromised situations. Available in late October, but you'll have to hit up your dealer for pricing.

InFocus acquired by Image Holdings Corporation for $39 million

by Richard Lawler posted Apr 14th 2009 at 3:38PM


In a move that hopefully helps it bring home more of those slick Play Big projectors, InFocus is going to be acquired by Image Holdings Corporation for the tidy sum of $39 million, or $0.95 per share. The merger is expected to close in the second quarter, making InFocus a wholly-owned subsidiary of IHC,a company controlled by John Hui, one of the founders of eMachines. InFocus prez Bob O'Malley is saying all the right things, that its commitment to delivering innovative projectors hasn't changed, and since the company has made moves from expensive SD front projectors to the "knee" of the price/performance bend, we're willing to give them some time to figure it out.

InFocus IN5108 daytime-ready projector gets reviewed

by Steven Kim posted Feb 8th 2009 at 4:07PM

InFocus IN5108 projector
The InFocus IN5108 might be just what you're looking for if you need a projector that can do duty as your primary HDTV display, at least according to the Good Gear Guide review. The industrial design might not win your heart over, but the real beauty to this beamer is the abundance of light that spills out of the lens and wash away the ambient light in your room -- the review says 5,000 lumens, but InFocus specs the unit at 4,000. Either way, it was plenty of candlepower to make all 1400x1050 pixels of the 3LCD projector watchable in a bright, sunlit room. Before you jump on this $5500 cannon, remember to set aside some money to replace the 2,000 hour bulb and keep in mind that it's big enough you won't want to be sneaking it in and out of the workplace conference room on a regular basis.
[Via ARN]

InFocus ships X9 720p DLP projector for $1,099

by Darren Murph posted Oct 15th 2008 at 7:28AM


InFocus' latest may not offer 1080p, but it also won't force you to sell your outhouse in order to stomach the sticker. This 720p beamer leverages DLP BrilliantColor technology and offers up 1,800 lumens, a 2,500:1 contrast ratio, a lamp life ranging between 3,500 and 4,000 hours and an array of ports including HDMI 1.3, component, composite, S-video and VGA. If you don't exactly have the coin to bring home the Play Big IN80, here's your man. It's available now for $1,099 (MSRP).

InFocus Play Big IN80 projector gets reviewed; it's a keeper

by Steven Kim posted Aug 19th 2008 at 2:05PM

InFocus Play Big IN80 projector
The crew at Trusted Reviews didn't waste any time getting their hands on the just-announced InFocus Play Big IN80 projector. Better still, they liked what they saw. Despite initial trepidations about how the IN80 would fare compared to the £400 cheaper X10, they found performance significantly better in the bigger brother. Better contrast (with an emphasis on deeper black levels) and higher brightness earned points, and overall the review pegged the IN80 as the "knee" in the price-to-performance curve. The only niggles that turned up were fan noise and DLP rainbow effects, perhaps more noticeable due to the IN80's brighter lamp. Sounds like a worthy competitor to the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080, but take our advice -- don't go looking for those rainbows; see them once and you're ruined!

[Via AboutProjectors]

InFocus minds the budget with its Play Big IN80 projector

by Steven Kim posted Aug 13th 2008 at 2:04PM

InFocus Play Big IN80 DLP projector
While we won't complain about the performance or styling of InFocus' Play Big IN83 projector, the $6,000 price tag is a little steep. Sure, it's got that 1080p DarkChip4 DLP and styling that doesn't look like you "borrowed" it from the boardroom, but that $6,000 price tag gives us pause. InFocus is adding the Play Big IN80 model to the lineup to fill the gap, though. The specs put the IN80 above the company's X10 model -- it packs a 1080p DarkChip with BrilliantColor, can pump out 1300 lumens in the snow scenes and shares the design with its IN83 big brother, so you won't be tempted to try out your PowerPoints at home. Best of all, though is the MSRP £1,299 ($2500) when it ships in September.

[Via AboutProjectors]

Lightspeed Design / InFocus team up on DepthQ 3D projectors

by Darren Murph posted Aug 5th 2008 at 4:59PM

Although high-end projection makers have been figuring out this whole 3D beaming thing for awhile now, Lightspeed Design and InFocus are looking to bring the technology to a wider audience with the introduction of its DepthQ stereoscopic 3D projectors. Available in XGA and WXGA flavors, these PJs promise "rock-solid, 120Hz stereo 3D at 1,280 x 720 or 1,024 x 768 resolution" and feature Texas Instruments' DLP / BrilliantColor technologies, a 2,000:1 contrast ratio and a total weight of just 6.9-pounds. Best of all, these undercut most other single-lens 3D projectors by coming in somewhere under $6,000 apiece, though exact numbers have yet to be disclosed.

[Via AboutProjectors]

InFocus kicks out IN5100 series projectors

by Darren Murph posted Jun 11th 2008 at 10:59PM


If InFocus' earlier duo put you to sleep, don't look to the July-bound IN5100 series to invigorate you. The company's latest snoozer was designed for large venue installations and packs a native WXGA resolution (XGA on the 5102 / 5106), 4,000 to 5,000 lumens, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, dual stereo speakers and VGA / HDMI 1.3 / 5 BNC / component / S-Video / composite inputs. Yeah, these are pretty bright and all, but we still can't wrap our heads around the $3,499 starting price.

InFocus IN3100 / IN1100 series projectors nab DisplayLink

by Darren Murph posted Jun 11th 2008 at 9:07AM


DisplayLink monitors are fine and dandy, but what if you're looking to get that PowerPoint presentation even bigger? Enter InFocus' IN3100 / IN1100 series of multimedia projectors, both of which claim to be the first of their kind with DisplayLink embedded. With a simple USB-to-PC connection, the beamers blast whatever totally boring and equally insignificant chart you're being forced to speak on upside the wall. As for specs, we're left in the dark with regard to resolution (hint: don't set your expectations too high), but the IN3100 series boasts 3,000 to 3,500 lumens and a 2,000:1 contrast ratio while the IN1100 series offers up 2,000 lumens and an 1,800:1 contrast ratio. You can slap the former (starting at $1,499) on your corporate card later this month, but you'll be waiting until early August before nabbing the $1,099 and up IN1100.

InFocus 1080p DLP Play Big IN83 projector gets official

by Darren Murph posted Mar 11th 2008 at 8:00AM


While we had every reason to believe that InFocus had another swank 1080p projector waiting to be unleashed last month, it's always good to see a little reassurance from the outfit itself. As of today, the Play Big IN83 is really real, and it's looking to deliver Full HD imagery to your screen later this month. Packed with TI's DarkChip4 DLP chip, this unit sports a native 5,000:1 contrast ratio, 1,600 ANSI lumens, HDMI 1.3, Pixelworks DNX 10-bit video processing and 2.35:1 Cinemascope / widescreen aspect ratio support for good measure. The pain? $5,999 through "exclusive InFocus resellers and installers." Click on through the full release.

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InFocus' 1080p DLP Play Big IN83 projector surfaces

by Darren Murph posted Feb 5th 2008 at 1:36PM


Hey, you -- about to pull the trigger on a svelte new 1080p Play Big IN82? Hold your horses young buck, as it seems that the aforementioned unit's successor is just around the bend. Reportedly, the InFocus Play Big IN83 will house Texas Instrument's DarkChip 4 DLP chip and will feature a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, 5,000:1 native contrast ratio, 10-bit video processing, an HDMI 1.3 input, automatic black level calibration, 1,600 lumens and a three-year warranty. Unfortunately, word on the street pegs this beauty at £3,500 ($6,948), so maybe that soon-to-be-discounted IN82 doesn't look like such a slouch after all.

[Via AboutProjectors]

InFocus launches new IN2100 DLP projector series

by Darren Murph posted Jan 22nd 2008 at 2:39PM


It's been a tick since we've seen any "Big" news come out of InFocus, but now that the CES rush is over, it's taking the time to push out a pair of new DLP projectors. Up first is the Learn Big IN2100 EP series, which was crafted with educators and rambunctious youngsters in mind. It features BrilliantColor processing technology, 2,500 lumens, a lamp life of 2,500 hours and a three-year product warranty. As for the Work Big IN2100 lineup, you'll find most of the same features already mentioned, but this one does tout an all new remote control system and an "advanced InFocus User Interface" that other units apparently lack. The entire family will be available next month in SVGA ($599), XGA ($749) or WXGA ($999) flavors, but we don't reckon you'll be missing out on much should you forget to mark it down.

[Via AboutProjectors]

InFocus drops the price on the still kickin' SP777

by Matt Burns posted Jan 9th 2007 at 12:05PM


InFocus is keeping the award winning ScreenPlay 777 around just a bit longer with a price drop to $9,999.99. (Previous price drop lowered it to $12,999) We were kind of hoping that they would announce a successor to the venerable 720p DarkChip3 projector. This projector really is sweet and all, but it;s been around for a while and we just want a refresher. It;s not even that it's 720p cause around here we don't fall for all that 1080p hoopl, but it would have been nice to see the same quality contrast and colors with the option of a higher resolution. Even still, the projector is an amazing unit and we would venture to say that is now the best projector for under $10 grand. (period)

InFocus goes all DLP

by Matt Burns posted Jun 9th 2006 at 11:02AM


InFocus has been a staple of the projector industry for some time now. The company is currently working on migrating their current line-up of DLP/LCDs to an all DLP offering. This decision came from an effort to streamline their company's product line. Hopefully this will help drive down the cost of their projectors if their sole chip provider is Texas Instruments.

InFocus has 3 new projectors on the way

by Matt Burns posted Dec 23rd 2005 at 8:26AM


When you think of front projectors, InFocus has to come to mind. They were the pioneer in the US market and they have continued to exemplify what good projectors should be. Maybe, just maybe though, they're getting a little overpriced. Hey, I'm not saying they are bad projectors but check this out for example.

They have three new projectors coming to the US market in their Play Big line. Sounds great, right? They are of course DLPs that can do 16x9 ratio screen, but the issue is that they start at $1,699. What's the issue you say? $1,699 doesn't get you high definition but rather 480p instead! The big brother isn't HD-capable either, but if you want to spend $2,499 you can have it.

These are going to be released in the first quarter of 2006 and beyond that, there isn't many other details. We're sure that they're great projectors and they have that killer look that is reminiscent of InFocus's ScreenPlay 777, but they are overpriced for the res. Would you spend 1700 bones for a projector that is not HD?




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