Sony VPL-VW40

The Sony VPL-VW40 projector impresses us in its clarity and precision of its pictures. It truly beats anything else in its class and its price tag isn't as shocking as some projectors on the market. Plus, its total freedom from technology noise could...

Exceptional picture sharpness; impressively little video noise; great design; decent price

Colours can look washed out; the image isn't very bright

We had our doubts about whether Sony could really translate its undoubtedly impressive SXRD technology down to the sub-£2,500 level. Thankfully, all of the things that make SXRD special really are present on the entry-level VPL-VW40, even if there are one...

sony vpl-vw40 review: Although there's room for improvement in the colour department, the Sony VPL-VW40 is yet another impressive advert for SXRD.

Exceptional picture sharpness, Impressively little video noise, Great design, Decent price

Colours can look washed out, The image isn't very bright

Although there's room for improvement in the colour department, the Sony VPL-VW40 is yet another impressive advert for SXRD.

Sony is today launching the final model in its range of Bravia home cinema projectors. The VPL-VW40 has Full HD 1080p resolution and uses Sony's own SXRD (Silicon X-tal Reflective Display) technology to recreate as closely as possible the experience of a

If projector is as good, or better than my VPL-VW50 then it will be a stunner. I may exchange or sell my "50" for the new "60" if I can get one in white. I just cannot envisage a black, ceiling mounted projector.

Interesting. I'm in the market for a 1080p projector (currently using a InFocus 4805 - still look's good BTW!). Look forward to getting a price point on this one. Looking at the specs though is this going to be a sub-£2k projector?