InFocus’s new IN83 DLP projector may look the same as the previous IN82 model but it does pack some slight upgrades. Displaying full 1080p HD the IN83 features the latest DarkChip4 DLP chipset and HDMI 1.3. The IN83 specs appear to be just a step above the IN82 and this slight upgrade wouldn’t be complete without a price increase. So here’s what’s new about the IN83.
Infocus just released this Play Big IN1 Gaming projector, which is remarkable for it’s lowish res 640 by 480 pixel count, $549 price point, yet decent 1500:1 contrast ratio and awesome capability to flip images from wall to ceiling by means of mirror.
To me, that last feature says that gaming is sooooo hard sitting on your couch, you’d better lie flat on your back, brain settling into the back of your skull while thumbing a joypad. DLP, takes up to 1080i signals via component (before squishing them to fore mentioned VGA), there’s no zoom, an the max image size is 8 feet across kitty corner. Good for the kids, but not quite powerful enough for the high def gamers. [Infocus] More »
Welcome back to the home theater projector derby, InFocus, and congratulations on rolling out your first 1080p DLP home projector. The next iteration of the company’s Play Big series is named IN82 and cranks out a 4000:1 contrast ratio in that glorious resolution of which we are all so fond. It has the latest HDMI 1.3 port, and InFocus says it’s capable of 1500 ANSI lumens as well, plenty bright enough for just about any home theater. But can it perform, and what about pricing?
The IN82 is packing the Texas Instruments DarkChip3 DLP chipset, and we’ve seen outstanding performance from that little sucker in other projectors—it’s capable of delivering some deep, dark blacks. InFocus also says you can boost the contrast ratio of this setup to 12,000:1 by activating the onboard iris. But all this contrast ratio talk should be taken with a whole shaker full of salt.
InFocus prices the IN82 at $5,499, a bit higher than the two lowest-priced 1080p projectors we’ve tested and highly recommended, the Panasonic PT-AE1000U and the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080. Nevertheless, we’re looking forward to taking a look at this latest release from InFocus with its high contrast DLP chips. Ships in September.
