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Formovie's new 4K laser projector can handle up to 150 inches

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Looking for an alternative to the long-throw projectors from BenQ, Optoma, and JVC, Formovie has announced another new ultra-short-throw (UST) projector This projector should excite those who enjoy the best in gaming TV with its gaming-specific features and specs, in addition to a screen size of up to 150 inches

The Formovi Cinema Edge is a 4K laser projector that utilizes Apotronics' ALPD technology for improved color accuracy and brightness; it is based on Google TV, allowing access to all streaming services, including Netflix;

It has a 60Hz refresh rate, three HDMI 21 inputs, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage A 30W speaker system with Dolby Audio and DTS-X support also ensures the Formovie Cinema Edge's soundstage [It can compete with major competitors such as the Hisense PX3-Pro, Epson EpiqVision LS500, and even the JMGO N1 Ultra The current $300 price reduction campaign makes it even more affordable, but it expires on September 5

Formovie's latest design comes nearly two years after the release of the last UST projector in the aforementioned Formovie Theater, which was priced at a $3,500 premium At Cinema Edge, Formovie takes things in a different direction, setting its sights on a nice middle ground with excellent quality specs that don't break the blanks (ie, not too much)

Cinema Edge is built on ALPD technology, which allows for a wide color gamut and improved brightness; Formovie claims that Cinema Edge has an ISO 1900 lumen brightness, but does not specify whether this is color, brightness, white luminance, or both The company recently settled a lawsuit with Epson over the brightness fraud, and the Theater and P1 projectors will be relisted with the correct ISO lumens

The Google TV interface allows access to a wide range of content, including even Netflix, which has been a major drawback for most projectors using the Android 11 OS The Cinema Edge also features three HDMI 21 ports, outperforming many competitors and even the best HDMI 21 TVs

Audio and HDR enjoyment are not taken out of the equation, but are not its strongest features; it supports both HDR10 and HLG, but lacks both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ As for audio, it also lacks Dolby Atmos, but does support Dolby Audio with its dual 15W speaker system Also, sub-32dB fan noise operation means that entertainment sound is not drowned out by the projector, which was a notable concern with the Epson LS800

Formovie claims that the Cinema Edge covers 110% of the Rec 709's color gamut, but like its brightness specs, we won't know for sure until we get it in hand The Cinema Edge will officially go on sale today at Formovie's website starting at $2,199 via a $300 preorder bonus