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This is what native 4K home cinema looks like on Sony's VPL-VW1000ES projector

Why are folks so keyed up about 4K? At first glance, that's the type of question that answers itself: by definition, a 4096-pixel wide image delivers around four times the resolution of 1920 x 1080, and that's a healthy multiple. It's actually of a broadly similar magnitude to the difference between 1080p and old-fashioned analog NTSC video, and nobody these days questions the value of that upgrade. On the other hand, there must come a point where pixels cease to be visible in a home theater environment, such that buying more of them at inflated prices stops being worth it. Sure, 4K can be a big help with 3D footage, because it boosts the resolution to each eye -- something we experienced with the REDray projector. But what about regular 2D material, which is still very much the default viewing option? That question's been nagging at us, so when Sony invited us back for a second look at its 4K projector, the VPL-VW1000ES, this time with full-throttle native 4K source material rather than just upscaled 1080p, we turned up with a tape measure. Read on for what came next.

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Which monitor should I get?

I'm thinking about it, but do I want to spend the money? It's the Acer B273HU 27" monitor and it's one BIG behemoth! It's a TN panel with a max resolution of 2048 x 1152! Yep, that's alot of reso! Some of the key features are:

• 2048 x 1152 Resolution
• 40000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• 4 USB ports
• 160 degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles
• 2x 1.5W Integrated Speakers
• VGA, DVI and HDMI Inputs
• 5ms Response Time

See larger image ACER ET.HB3HP.001 27-Inch LCD Monitor (Personal Computers) List Price: $474.99 USD

Now I could care less about the speakers and I have no hopes whatsoever of anything remotely decent from them and no one should have hopes for speakers intergrated into a monitor. If you do, well, that's just sad. This Acer monitor has pretty much everything I am looking for in a new monitor, but.............and I always have to complain about something.............I would prefer a 2ms response time, a little more brightness than 400 cd/m, and the coup de gras: 120 Hz for you know what! But, WOW!!!! this is a BIG monitor!!! And the highest resolution you can find on a monitor at this price level! Reviews: Newegg GCN (Government Computer News) PC Mag

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And since we're here talking about monitors......this is my other choice: Acer GD235HZ. This is a 23.6 inch monitor but it's 120Hz so I would have something ready to play 3D content on! Some of the key features of this monitor:

• 1920x1080 resolution
• 120Hz max. refresh rate
• 80,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
• 2ms response time
• Supports 3D graphics
• Flexible input options

Acer GD235HZbid Widescreen 23.6" 3D LCD Display (Personal Computers) List Price: $399.99 USD New From: $299.99 In Stock Used from: $250.00 In Stock

As you can see I have quite the dilemma......on one hand I can have this huge 27" monitor with 2048 x 1152 and pretty much be the big dog on the porch. Or, I could go with the smaller 24" monitor that is 3D ready and be the coolest dog on the porch! And I don't want to hear anyone start getting all Freudian on me....this isn't about compensating for something or wanting to fit in! Reviews: Tom's Guide Newegg

See larger image ACER ET.HB3HP.001 27-Inch LCD Monitor (Personal Computers) List Price: $474.99 USD

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