Not to be left behind in the rush to 1080p, Panasonic introduced the PT-AE1000U LCD front projector with 1920×1080 resolution. This puppy puts out 1100 lumens thanks to a new lamp, and it claims a contrast ratio of 11,000:1! A new HD lens system includes unique aspherical glass elements, and the next-generation LCD panels are characterized by inorganic, vertically aligned liquid crystals for enhanced black level performance. Gamma exhibits 14-bit resolution for finer gradations of brightness, and it’s dynamic, along with the iris. The projector even includes a waveform-monitor function for all you uber-geeks out there.