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Sony VPL-HW10 BLACK Projector Had minor used was replaced with an Epson9400 and been sitting in storage ever since. Comes with remote and some new Belkin cables. SONY VPL-HW10 Number of HDMI ports (new): 2 color: BLACK aspect ratio: 16:9 Contrast Ratio by Class: 1:1000 or higher High Definition Support: FULL HD Projector Type (new): LCD front type Input terminal type: D-sub Screen size class 4: 100 inches or larger Resolution type (new): 1920X1080 Condition: Very Good Payment Method: CASH, EFT Region/State: (QLD) Queensland/Australia By BrisAnalog 0 Comments AUD $400 Date: November 4,
Compared with the obvious alternative at this price—an entry-level flat panel or a much newer budget DLP—A$400 for a clean Sony projector is fair to strong rather than ambitious. The HW10 launched as a A$4,500-ish class machine in Australia-equivalent pricing, so this used ask sits deep in the affordable zone; for a working unit in very good shape, it reads like sensible money rather than a stretch.
What still makes it appealing is the Sony SXRD look: full A$1080p, smooth film-like motion, and the deep blacks that helped this model stand out in its day. It was widely praised as a strong-value home-theater projector, especially in a darker room, and original-owner-style care matters more than ever on a unit this age. At A$400, the real buyer check is lamp hours, brightness, and whether you’re getting the remote and a healthy lamp, not whether the model itself can still deliver.
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Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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