eCoustics relates that Optoma announces a DLP front-projector using TI’s DarkChip 3, for less than $10,000. The H79 boasts a 4500:1 contrast ratio, an 8 segment color wheel, and costs $9,999. It has DVI-I with HDCP but no HDMI or Firewire (few if any have the latter).

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[Update: audio|video revolution has details on this topic]

4K is better than 2K, right? Sony’s SXRD 4K (4096×2160) projectors for large venues are gaining popularity, with this purchase by Landmark Theatres (as reported by UltimateAV).

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eCoustics has a great guide to component video cables, and a guide to video cable purchasing.

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The Plasma TV Buying Guide has a review of some new Panasonic Plasma displays.

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And according to Twice, Fujitsu is pushing ahead with new LCD and Plasma products.