Sony Rolls Out New Digital 4K Projector

Sony has unveiled a market-ready version of its digital Silicon X-tal Reflective Display (SXRD) 4K projector that started shipping earlier this month. Sony plans to produce approximately 100 units per month by December. In mid-October, Sony showed a variety of 2k and 4K footage in Hollywood, including "The Sound
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Sony has unveiled a market-ready version of its digital Silicon X-tal Reflective Display (SXRD) 4K projector that started shipping earlier this month. Sony plans to produce approximately 100 units per month by December.

In mid-October, Sony showed a variety of 2k and 4K footage in Hollywood, including "The Sound of Music," George Lucas, "Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" and "Mystic India."

The SXRD 4K projector offers 4096 x 2160 pixel resolution and is designed for screens up to 40 feet wide.

Sony demonstrated the projector and debuted screenings at the ShowEast trade show in Orlando, Fla. Following ShowEast, Sony will present a white paper at SMPTE/NY on the latest developments for SXRD 4K front projectors.

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