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Sony VPL-VW90ES

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User ratings:
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3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
28 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.1 out of 5
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Pros

  • the system effectively smooths motion and enhances detail
  • Strong contrast
  • excellent color

Cons

  • All three-element projectors are prone to panel misalignment
  • does not lack for on/off contrast
  • the 3D Simulation feature turns itself off after an hour has passed

Key specs

  • SXRD
  • 40, 300 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 1000 lm
  • yes

Sony VPL-VW90ES - Pros & Cons

Sony VPL-VW90ES

Pros

  • the system effectively smooths motion and enhances detail
  • Strong contrast
  • excellent color
  • and a natural image
  • the projector responds very well to fine-tuning
  • improved brightness and contrast
  • VW90 remains acceptably quiet
  • silky shadow detail and seductive colours
  • invitingly sharp static image and can maintain motion resolution pretty
  • intuitive to use with the main controls nicely spaced out with the remote sitting nicely
  • good connectivity with a good level of control options and

Cons

  • All three-element projectors are prone to panel misalignment
  • does not lack for on/off contrast
  • the 3D Simulation feature turns itself off after an hour has passed
  • live action film does show signs of motion artifacts
  • color temperature has a slightly bluish tinge
  • the gaps between the pixels also appear to be smaller than before
  • devilishly difficult to achieve from behind Active Shutter lenses
  • the bumper threatens to park itself in your lap
  • small detail is lost when viewed on a small 3D TV
  • of crosstalk noise the picture suffers with
  • watching 3D sources tiring and unnatural

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Sony VPL-VW90ES - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeSXRD
Connectivity typeWired
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Design
Portableno
Colour of productBlack
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Optics
Lens shiftyes
Focal length range (f-f)18.5 - 29.6
FocusManual
Zoom typeManual
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Image
Screen size40 - 300
Screen size compatibility40 - 300
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Aspect ratio16:9
Brightness (max)1000.0 lm
Contrast ratio20000:1
Dynamic contrast150000:1
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 50p
  • 60p
Refresh rate240.0 Hz
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
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Communication
Ethernet connectionno
Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
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Audio features
Built-in speakersno
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Connectivity
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)yes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite inputyes
Serial interface typeRS-232
DVI inno
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4
Number of HDMI inputs2
Number of headphone outputs1
S-video inputno
SCART inno
VGA inyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
AC (power) inputyes
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Dimensions
Width18.5 in
Height7.06 in
Depth19.09 in
Weight26.46 lb
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Lighting
Type of lampBulb
Number of lamps1
Bulb power200.0 W
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Features
Plug and Playyes
Handheld remote controlyes
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Compatible glasses
Active
Full HD 3D (1080p)yes
Glasses includedyes
HD readyyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yes
HDRno
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC 3.58
  • NTSC 4.43
  • PAL
  • PAL M
  • PAL N
  • SECAM
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 320
Power consumption (typical)320.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)8.0 W

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