in Samsung CES announced an 8K ultra-short-throw projector called The Premier. It’s an updated version of 4K Premiere for 2020, and it’s a single box designed to sit on a low table directly below a wall or screen, just a few inches away. Using special lenses and video processing, images up to 150 inches wide can be created.
There are built-in speakers and Dolby Atmos to fill the room with sound and light. As you would expect, it has Samsung Smart TV features, as well as Netflix, Disney Plus, and more.
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While the idea of an 8K projector capable of projecting a large image onto any wall might sound interesting, UST projectors aren’t quite as magical as they first appear. Here’s what we know so far.
8 kilos?
Ultra-short-throw projectors, like the 4K The Premier from 2020, claim to be able to project an image onto any wall, but not all projectors can do this.
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yes, 8 kg. This is four times the resolution of a 4K projector. There is currently no 8K content widely available, which also affects 8K TVs. You won’t be able to take full advantage of the extra pixels without 8K content, but the projector will convert everything you send to 8K, so it may look sharper than a 4K projector. Remember that image quality is more important than resolution.
The Premier isn’t the first 8K projector, but there are only a few on the market. gvc There are many models out there, starting at $11,000 and going up from there. This uses a 4K imaging chip and a pixel converter to produce 8K resolution on screen. This is similar to how most 4K projectors are built using a 1080p or lower resolution chip, doubling or tripling the pixels in the imaging device to get nearly 4K resolution. While Samsung hasn’t released projector specifications, it does produce 8K.
On the professional side, digital project There are many 8K models out there, but they are for real theaters and other large venues.
What is a short throw projector?
It is important to remember that any ambient light from a projector, including floor cabinet projectors, will affect the image.
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Conventional projectors require a distance of 10 feet to project a 100-inch image. High-end models may be further apart, while short-drop models may be closer. UST projectors sit inches from the wall and can produce larger images thanks to smart lenses and video processing.
The two main drawbacks of all UST projectors are cost and image quality. Because of their complex designs, UST projectors cost more than conventional projectors.
The other drawback, as a result of how it works, is downsampling Contrast ratio. Under-cabinet projectors generally have worse contrast ratios than traditional projectors, beautifying their images with less “punch”. Usually, manufacturers try to compensate for this by increasing the brightness, but this does not improve image quality, but rather makes the image brighter.
features considered
No matter how bright it is, the UST projector can’t compete with ambient light without a special screen. Even then, it would be nice if the curtains were drawn.
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Samsung hasn’t announced many details about the new Premiere, but we can guess a few things. There was an earlier model laser lit, and there will be a new model. Because lasers perform better in terms of light output (brightness) and color. They usually last the life of the projector, unlike the replaceable bulbs on most low-end projectors.
4K Premiere has built-in speakers, allowing it to act as its own amplifier. This is another feature that most floor cabinet projectors target when it comes to entertaining in one room. The new model will have Dolby Atmos, which was absent from the old model.
It’s also safe to assume that it will be brighter. 4K The Premiere has two versions, a “120-inch” version and a “130-inch” version. It doesn’t actually come with a screen and can produce image sizes from 90 to 120 inches with the latter and 100 to 130 inches with the latter. The difference is the light output, which is said to be 2200 and 2800 respectively. These are good numbers, even if other floor cabinet projectors in a similar price range are much brighter. For example, the $4,000 Epson LS500 claims 4,000 lumens. Samsung says the new model will have “150-inch” images, so we’re expecting a bump in lumens.
Price and availability
Samsung has not yet announced pricing or availability. Products are usually announced at CES in the spring or summer. Price-wise, it certainly isn’t cheap. The previous Premiere offer was $3,500 for the 120-inch version and $6,500 for the 130-inch version. Other single-consumer 8K PJs start at $11,000, and since they’re built for traditional builds (not UST), it’s safe to assume the 8K The Premiere costs at least as much as the previous model.
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