Sony adds an extra dimension to your movie collection this Christmas

Sony Australia has announced its first Full HD 3D home projector, the VPL-VW90ES, will be available in Australia from December 2010. The perfect Christmas present for home cinema buffs and gamers, the projector combines Sony's established SXRD panel expertise with Frame Sequential 3D technology - the same technology used in 3D BRAVIA televisions.

"The launch of our first Full HD 3D home projector marks the latest step in Sony realising its 3D World vision," said Jason Lee, Product Manager, Projectors, Sony Australia and New Zealand. “From Sony 3D broadcast cameras capturing live events and the latest Hollywood blockbusters, to Blu-ray™ 3D movies and PlayStation®3 games, Sony now brings 3D into your lounge room on a home cinema scale."

Built around Sony's cinema-quality SXRD panel technology, the VPL-VW90ES delivers exactly what 3D connoisseurs demand: a vibrant, bright 3D picture delivered to screens as big as 150 inches in full high definition. This projector uses Sony's renowned SXRD display system for a smooth, film-like display with vivid colours and ultra-wide dynamic contrast ratio of 150,000:1.

Three separate SXRD panels and new optical engine, with Advanced Iris3 technology, combine to give an unparalleled performance, with exceptional detail in every frame.

With its sleek design, the VPL-VW90ES is a welcome addition to any home cinema installation. A highly effective cooling system means that fan noise is kept to a whisper quiet 20 decibels. After installation, you can make lens adjustments with the remote control to perfect the picture quality.

The VPL-VW90ES projector has the ability to convert 2D images into realistic 3D. Using Sony's advanced real-time technique for converting 2D source material via HDMI, Blu-ray™, DVD, HD TV broadcasts and digital still pictures can be transformed into 3D.

3D Blu-ray™ Home Theatre System - BDVIZ1000W The previously-announced BDVIZ1000W is Sony's premium Blu-ray™ home theatre system and is the ideal way to complete a 3D home projector set-up. The system features Full HD 3D compatibility for 3D playback and BRAVIA Internet Video, connecting viewers to internet video and programming on demand. With HDMI input, users can also enjoy high quality surround sound through a compatible games console or video player. This stylish home theatre system features Sony's Monolithic Design concept, a simple and minimal design that matches the BRAVIA TVs and allows the system to integrate seamlessly into a modern living space.

Accessories:

Two pairs of 3D glasses (which use the same technology as BRAVIA 3D) are included with purchase of the 3D projector in addition to polarised filters that enable the viewing of 3D projection. Additional glasses and accompanying filters can be purchased separately

Optional Transmitter - TMR-BR100 - allows 3D pictures to be delivered to screens over 150 inches (built-in transmitter covers a screen up to approximately 150 inches / seating position approximately 5m from the screen)

The VPL-VW90ES will be available in Australia from December 2010, with an SRP of $9999 inc GST.

Availability:The VPL-VW90ES will be available in December 2010 with an SRP of $9999 inc GST. For further release information, please contact Jason Lee on JasonF.Lee@ap.sony.com.

Images: Images can be downloaded from the Sony Australia Flickr site: www.flickr.com/photos/sonyaustralia. If you would like assistance, please contact Kate Huish at Hausmann Communications (02) 8353 5714.

About Sony: Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, communications and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Sony Australia Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sony Corporation of Japan. With a wide range of products across three main segments, consumer products, broadcast & professional and information technology products, Sony has become a leading electronics company in Australia.