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SIM2 introduced the Home Cinema “Flex” system, a lower cost 2.35:1 widescreen
theater projection option to the Home Cinema “Scope” system, $3,200 (6,000 with
optional sled), TTM Mar 07.
The system consists of an anamorphic
lens with an optional motorized sled to
allow remote and automated activation
of the lens, and is compatible with the
D80, Grand Cinema HT3000, and C3X
projectors.
The SIM 2 projector's custom user
settings can be set stretch 2.35:1
images vertically, while the
anamorphic lens system stretches the
image horizontally for a full 2.35:1 presentation.
According to SIM, “When displaying source material created in other common aspect
ratios, such as 1.85:1, 1.78:1 (16x9), or 1.33:1 (4x3), the projector processing is
restored to its normal setting, and the anamorphic lens is removed from the
projector output.
Both the "Flex and "Scope" systems are available with optional motorized sleds that
are capable of inserting or removing the anamorphic lens when triggered by IR
remote commands, or a whole-home control systems. Each lens system is also
available as a standalone unit that is inserted and removed manually.
SIM2's Home Cinema "Scope" System, which employs higher quality optics than the
"Flex" system, is compatible with the Grand Cinema HT5000 and C3X three-chip DLP
projectors only. It is currently available at a suggested retail price of $8.995 for a
static lens system, or $11,995 for motorized system.”
Thomson
From CES 2006
Thomson discontinued the ultra-thin RPTV line (co-developed with Infocus)
RPTV
Six new 720p models (one RCA brand), TTM summer 06, CableCARD/ATSC tuners.
RCA Scenium
2 HDMI/HDCP inputs, component, VGA, wired IR
50” M50WH185, $2,000, TTM June 06, 4 models as 185/6/7/8
61” M61WH185, $2,500, TTM June 06
RCA brand
50” M50WH72S $1,800, TTM Apr 06, HDMI, 2 component
CES 2007
TTE Corporation introduced three new RPTVs, a pair of 50-inch 720p sets and a 51-
inch 1080p model:
1080p model
51” M51WH200 $2,000, TTM Jun 07, featuring two antenna inputs, two rear
component, two rear HDMI, audio system 20-watts with digital audio output.
720p models
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