All-in-one unit made for uk's small rooms

Toshiba has shown off its new domestic cinema projector - the TDP-ET20 - in an exclusive demonstration to Tech.co.uk. It has a built-in DVD participant and five.1 surround sound speakers.

it's a popular definition projector (854 x 480 pixels), supporting a 16:9 decision - however the photo become impressively sharp nevertheless. The built-in audio system, but, were not so fantastic, although outside ones can be attached.

The TDP-ET20 makes use of 'extreme quick throw' technology, which means the projector can sit highly near the wall and still produce a big, sharp image. Sitting just 1.3m away, it impressively produced an photo 2.5m huge; conventional projectors ought to sit some distance from the wall to achieve the identical impact.

specs-clever, the projector has a assessment ratio of 2500:1 and 1200 lumens brightness from a 230W lamp.

HDMI

in spite of no longer being HD, the ET20 has an HDMI port - these are normally located solely on high-definition devices. It additionally has RCA ports, S-video, an RGB input and helps pal, NTSC and SECAM video requirements.

We had been even amazed to analyze it helps DivX - a popular format for net videos. greater info may be determined on Toshiba's internet site.

Given its wide range of ports, in addition to a integrated DVD player, five.1 surround sound audio system and 'short throw' capacity, the TDP-ET20 is simply geared closer to humans with small rooms. And for those who want an all-in-one method to domestic theatre.

it is out now and can be located on line for round £1,000. assume the excessive-road fee to be barely more, even though. Richard Preston