Projector

4K projectors are usually prohibitively expensive, but Sony is making strides to bring prices down. At the CEDIA 2017 exhibition this week, the company is expanding its home theater range with two new 4K, High Dynamic Range (HDR) projectors – including an entry-level model for under US$5,000.

​To keep movies looking sharp on the big screen, cinemas are increasingly going digital, either through digital projectors or huge backlit screens. Now, Sony has unveiled the SRX-R800 series, a new line of digital laser projectors capable of displaying in 4K and High Dynamic Range (HDR).

Xiaomi has announced an affordable, short-throw laser projector designed to display cinema-quality images. The Chinese company is initially only releasing the projector in its home market, but at less than US$1,500 it could prove to be a game-changing product if it spreads worldwide.

After making its debut at CES earlier ​this year, LG's ProBeam laser projector​ has hit the shelves. At $US1,499, this compact unit offers a decent price point for those interested in a portable device that can provide big screen entertainment wherever there's a blank white wall.

FollowGrams is a kid-focused smart projector which teaches kids how to draw by projecting step-by-step instructions onto their paper for them to draw over. Currently on Kickstarter, the device can also be used with a smartphone app to turn photos and other pictures into traceable images.

Sony continues to grow its home theater lineup with its latest projector, the VPL-VZ1000ES. The HDR-compatible 4K projector can produce a large 100 inch image while positioned a mere 6 inches away from a wall, making it a good fit for homes without a dedicated media room.

China's Hisense has today debuted a 100-inch 4K laser projection TV that's reported to be significantly cheaper than equivalent-sized 4K LCD televisions.​