New Acer X1261 3D Ready Projector! Contrast: 3700 Brightness: 2500 Rrp $1399

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  chyawala on 09/06/2010 - 15:17

  +1

  best sit back and see where the first generation 3D products lead to in terms of competetiveness. I wouldn't lock anythying now…

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  freddy on 09/06/2010 - 15:20

  +1

  XGA? Good for data, but wrong ratio for home theatre.
  Probably a good price with Australian warranty, but we are really screwed here.
  You can buy a 720p (wide) projector form the US, shipped to Australia, for not much more.

  Something wrong in the specs: it says "3D ready" but only 85Hz. That would flicker something horrid.

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    Chris McMahon on 09/06/2010 - 15:34

    +1

    Yep, the specs state:
    "Vertical Scan Rate 50 ~ 85 Hz" NOT 120Hz.

    This projector is clearly aimed at business/school use, rather than HT.

    You've got a good price, so sell to the projector's strengths, rather than its weaknesses.

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    Store RepZettabyte Computers @ ZettaByte Computers on 09/06/2010 - 16:12

    XGA applied when plugged into Pc. Please note about video compatibility in the spec. HDTV (720p, 1080i, 1080p)

    Spec say maximum UXGA (1600x1200), 1080p(1920,1080)

    We are very interested if you can buy native 720p (wide) projector with this price. We would like to know the place and model number.

    If its not 120hz, it wouldnt be able to do 3D.

    Contrast and brightness is a more important factor when choosing a projector.

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      rewstar on 09/06/2010 - 16:57

      you say "If its not 120hz, it wouldnt be able to do 3D."

      But this projector can only due from website
      "Horizontal Scan Rate * 30k ~ 100k Hz
      Vertical Scan Rate * 50 ~ 85 Hz"

      So it cant do 3D?

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        Store RepZettabyte Computers @ ZettaByte Computers on 09/06/2010 - 21:20

        nVdia glasses enable refreshment of 60hz per eye. meaning glasses each lens have to open shut 60 times per second, and in alternate sequence. e.g left, right, left, right…
        to make sure left eye see what it needs to see only….. and so as right eye.

        So it requires projectors to refresh @ 120hz.. (60hz left + 60 hz right) total 120

        To other guys: pls google to see whether this projector can do 120hz or not. There are some good review out there.

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    Store RepZettabyte Computers @ ZettaByte Computers on 09/06/2010 - 21:58

    Pls google to see whether people can watch movies with it or not.
    This cannot compare to a $3000 projector. But it has 3700:1 contrast, 2500:1 brightness (very bright) and can do 3D and native XGA, with this PRICE. It's a very good price/performance ratio. RRP $1399, supposed to sell for $950 and above. But we're doing it as a special.

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  jackofspade on 09/06/2010 - 15:23

  no hdmi/dvi input, not even component video

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    garfy_w on 09/06/2010 - 15:40

    Analog RGB/Component Video (D-sub) x 1
    Composite Video (RCA) x 1
    S-Video (Mini DIN) x1
    PC Audio (Stereo mini jack) x 1

    ….

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  Chris McMahon on 09/06/2010 - 15:25

  3D-ready in what way? What hardware, exactly, is needed to display a 3D image?
  Glasses? LCD, polarised, something else?
  Some type of sync-signal generator for the glasses to sync to?

  So when the projector is displaying a 16:9 image, eg HDTV/Blu-Ray etc, the projector's actual resolution will be 1024x576 correct?

  So it will display less than 29% of the resolution of a FullHD projector?

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    Lukian on 09/06/2010 - 15:30

    What hardware, exactly, is needed to display a 3D image?

    120Hz refresh rate.

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    Store RepZettabyte Computers @ ZettaByte Computers on 09/06/2010 - 15:47

    Hi, For 3D, you need nVdia 3D Vision kit (plug into the Pc) - Active shutter 3D glasses the glasses run from rechargable battery. There is a Infrared transmitter comes with it which synchronise between your glasses and the Display.

    For stereoscopic movie the minimum requirment is image to be refresh @120hz. This projector is capable to do that.

    This projector is 16:9 ratio.

    Unlike other SVGA projector, Native XGA means it can display with a Pc comfortably @ 1024*768
    XGA is only apply for when plug in with a PC.

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      cameldownunder on 09/06/2010 - 16:22

      Please explain >> Aspect Ratio * 4:3 (Native), 16:9

      I have a 3 year old LCD projector, and when showing in 16:9, a lot of pixels "go black"
      I suppose it is the same here, as stated by @Chris McMahon

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        Store RepZettabyte Computers @ ZettaByte Computers on 11/06/2010 - 01:01

        We tested it, there is absolutely no a lot of pixels "go black".

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      Chris McMahon on 09/06/2010 - 16:29

      For 3D, you need nVdia 3D Vision kit (plug into the Pc)

      So 3D is only supported with an nVidia 3D kit running from a Windows-based PC that supports the system requuirements:
      http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html

      I also notice that to play 3D BluRay, you need a HDCP-compatible display.

      Does the Acer support HDCP? I couldn't find it in the specs. I thought HDCP required a digital interface, which the Acer lacks.

      This projector is 16:9 ratio.

      From "Technical specifications":
      http://www.acer.com.au/acer/seu30e.do?LanguageISOCtxParam=en…

      "Aspect Ratio 4:3 (Native)"

      So to display a 16:9 image on a 4:3 native projector, it has to use black bars on the top and bottom of the image. So if you take the horizontal native resolution of 1024 pixels, divide by 16, then multiply by 9 that gives you 576. So the 16:9 image resolution will be 1024x576.

      1024x576 = 589,824 total image pixels.

      For comparison:
      Full HD = 1920x1080 = 2,073,600 pixels
      HD = 1280x720 = 921,600 pixels
      PAL (old Analogue TV) = 720x576 = 414,720 pixels

      Yes, this projector will display a 16:9 image, but it IS NOT a native 16:9 projector.

      For stereoscopic movie the minimum requirment is image to be refresh @120hz. This projector is capable to do that.

      Again, from "Technical specifications":
      http://www.acer.com.au/acer/seu30e.do?LanguageISOCtxParam=en…

      "Vertical Scan Rate 50 ~ 85 Hz"

      Can you explain why Acer's published specifications differ from yours?

      Thanks.

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        stockwell on 09/06/2010 - 21:52

        Please do your research properly before posting. There is a difference between the X1261 and the X1261-3D. The Acer AU site does not show the specifications for the 3D model.

        (from Acer US)
        Horizontal: 30kHz - 100kHz
        X1261 Vertical: 50Hz ~ 85Hz
        X1261-3D Vertical: 50Hz ~ 120Hz

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          Store RepZettabyte Computers @ ZettaByte Computers on 10/06/2010 - 15:57

          @stockwell: Hi,

          In Australia there is only one model only part number is EY.K0201.023 , We based on fact, not on assumption from web page. We have physical stock on hand, box and projector label said "nVidia 3D READY" and "DLP 3D Ready." Also lamplife 5000hrs (Eco). Photos will be uploaded soon.

          We have confirmed with Acer, it is 120Hz, they admit there was an typo on web site. Will be updated shortly.

          Thanks

          ZettaByte

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        Store RepZettabyte Computers @ ZettaByte Computers on 10/06/2010 - 22:51

        This projector is designed by Acer engineer is marketed 3D and is sold worldwide. If its not workable, you will not be the first one to pick it up.

        Native or not native 16:9, doesnt make a difference.

        Pls look at this price and consider the value/performance ratio.

        For 85hz, as said, Acer has a typo.
        Acer have just updated their spec now.

        Horizontal Scan Rate
        30k ~ 100k Hz
        Vertical Scan Rate
        50 ~ 120 Hz

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        Store RepZettabyte Computers @ ZettaByte Computers on 19/06/2010 - 23:03

        1080p or not it doesnt matter. If viewing from few meters away, you wouldnt even notice the difference.

        Native or not native 16:9, it doesnt really matter. If you watch a 16:9 movies you would still have borders around the image.

        http://s3.carltonbale.com/resolution_chart.html

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      Store RepZettabyte Computers @ ZettaByte Computers on 09/06/2010 - 21:33

      For hardware, it also works with DLP® Link 3D special glasses which sync directly with the projector through a standard known as DLP 3D Link

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    Alzori on 09/06/2010 - 15:58

    Something to support the much larger bandwidth of 120Hz also helps, ie HDMI 1.4, but not a necessity :)

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  freddy on 09/06/2010 - 16:54

  Small quibble: 100Hz is god enough for 3D. In the US with 60Hz electricity and NTSC they want 120, but we can get by with 100Hz in PAL countries.

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  mikkim4eva on 09/06/2010 - 18:19

  Native reso is 1024x768… guess its not good enough for HT…

  you said it supports up to 1080p, so does that mean it will support 1080p video feed but it wont be display as 1080p instead it will be back to the native res? sry Im nub so I have to ask questions

  Thanks

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  CereaL on 10/06/2010 - 08:29

  Analog RGB/Component Video (D-sub) x 1
  Composite Video (RCA) x 1
  S-Video (Mini DIN) x1
  PC Audio (Stereo mini jack) x 1

  ^— i wouldnt want to feed 1080p through any of them .. i dont even think its capable of doing so.

  i tried to use a dvi to vga connector with my 46" tv and i didnt get 1080p at all .. i got really really crap quality.

  i ended up dvi to hdmi and this works perfectly .. but alas this projector doesnt do hdmi or even dvi input!

  it appears the rep is trying to tell fibs with to get a sale .. constantly saying the tv can do 1080p but then providing stats of a lower resolution which contradicts what he just said ..

  -ve vote for me

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    Store RepZettabyte Computers @ ZettaByte Computers on 10/06/2010 - 16:13

    Cannot compare TV quality with projector's. DVI or not doesnt make a differnce if project on large screen, cannot be perceived by human eye. This projector can project from 11.9" max screen size 300" Resolution is excellent, clear and more than enough for home and office use.

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  Annaelsa on 10/06/2010 - 12:03

  I use Acer X1261 key word to search in google.
  comparing the price with exactly the same brand same model in Google, this is the cheapest I can find..
  They all say the same thing that this model has 3D capability.

  I thought OZ bargain vote for Good deal, not on product itself.
  I don’t understand why someone negative them. I don’t think they deserve Negative Vote

  Personally I won't really rely on one resource, I would rather check it out and confirm with ACER by myself.