Gizmodo: infocus

InFocus IN83 DLP Plays Slightly Bigger Than Its Older Sibling

Christopher Mascari — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:32:15 EDT

InFocus's new IN83 DLP projector may look the same as the previous IN82 model but it does pack some slight upgrades. Displaying full 1080p HD, the IN83 features the latest DarkChip4 DLP chipset and HDMI 1.3. The IN83 specs appear to be just a step above the IN82, and this slight upgrade wouldn't be complete without a price increase. So here's what's new about the IN83.

The newest feature for the IN83 is its ability to project a 2.35:1 Cinemascope/widescreen aspect ratio, which allows the project to hook up to any video source since no external scaler is needed. Aside form the new aspect ratio, the following specs are a nice upgrade. The contrast ratio has been bumped up to 5,000:1, from 4,000:1, and can produce a maximum contrast ratio of 15,000:1. And the IN83 now has a max of 1,600 ANSI lumens, up from 1,500. The unit also packs Pixelworks DNX 10-bit video processing.

WIth a $500 price increase over its older sibling, the IN83 will be available later this month for $5999. If you have been interested in the IN82 and don't mind layin' down a few extra hundreds for a slight increase in performance, the InFocus IN83 is right up your alley. (Although 1080p projectors have been dipping below $3000 lately.) [InFocus via Electronic House]

InFocus IN1 Portable Gaming Projector Flips Images To Ceilings

Brian Lam — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:10:54 EST

InFocus just released this Play Big IN1 Gaming projector, which is remarkable for its lowish-rez 640 by 480 pixel count, $549 price point, yet decent 1500:1 contrast ratio and awesome capability to flip images from wall to ceiling by means of a mirror.

To me, that last feature says that gaming is sooooo hard sitting on your couch, you'd better lie flat on your back, brain settling into the back of your skull while thumbing a joypad. DLP, takes up to 1080i signals via component (before squishing them to the afore-mentioned VGA), there's no zoom, and the max image size is 8 feet diagonally. Good for the kids, but not quite powerful enough for the high-def gamers. [Infocus]

InFocus Dips Toe Into 1080p With Play Big IN82 Projector

Charlie White — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:44:58 EDT

Welcome back to the home theater projector derby, InFocus, and congratulations on rolling out your first 1080p DLP home projector. The next iteration of the company's Play Big series is named IN82 and cranks out a 4000:1 contrast ratio in that glorious resolution of which we are all so fond. It has the latest HDMI 1.3 port, and InFocus says it's capable of 1500 ANSI lumens as well, plenty bright enough for just about any home theater. But can it perform, and what about pricing?

The IN82 is packing the Texas Instruments DarkChip3 DLP chipset, and we've seen outstanding performance from that little sucker in other projectors—it's capable of delivering some deep, dark blacks. InFocus also says you can boost the contrast ratio of this setup to 12,000:1 by activating the onboard iris. But all this contrast ratio talk should be taken with a whole shaker full of salt.

InFocus prices the IN82 at $5,499, a bit higher than the two lowest-priced 1080p projectors we've tested and highly recommended, the Panasonic PT-AE1000U and the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080. Nevertheless, we're looking forward to taking a look at this latest release from InFocus with its high contrast DLP chips. Ships in September.

[InFocus Press Release, via CrunchGear]

inFocus Play Big IN1: All-In-One Projector Dances On Ceilings, Too

Brian Lam — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:25:43 EST

My TV and Camera obsession has subsided, and I'm thinking about delicious projectors again.

This one from infocus has a built in DVD player and speakers, but what makes it different from other all-in-one models like Epson's Moviemate 33 is its mirror for ceiling projection. You know, for falling asleep to Pretty Woman under my frilly sheets. Ahem. I'm not aware this comes with a screen the way the Epson does, but they share a 480i resolution and presumably tinny audio that is better than nothing but not quite good. Porthole shots, Ahoy:

–Brian Lam

InFocus [via Tech Digest]

InFocus 720p DLP Projector

Noah R — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 19:43:07 EST

The InFocus line of low-end home theater projectors don't draw great reviews. But I have high hopes for the company's upcoming models because they are all shiny black and alien looking. These all use DLP, and the IN76 is a native 720p high definition unit. The demo gal said she thinks the contrast ratio is 3000:1 on all three — but there is nothing in the press material or on the website to confirm that. The number of ports on the rear end looked a bit sparse — here's a picture:

The projector sits on a swiveling base that is removable for ceiling or wall mounting. The 720p model (IN76) is $2,999. The mid-range unit (IN74) is a 16:9 and the 480p model (IN72) is $1,299. Available in the first quarter of next year.

Prices for InFocus DLP Projectors [Amazon]