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Yamaha displayed its flagship DPX-1300 DLP projector, but also featured this new $4000 DLP, the DPX-830SL. It claims a 4000:1 contrast ratio, with a new 1280x768 DLP chip (we're still trying to figure out that odd aspect ratio&mdash;popular in computers but unusual for a home theater device. It also features TI's new BrilliantColor technology. (Interestingly, Mitsubishi's HC3000U DLP front projector also has BrilliantColor and a 1280x768 chip). The DPC-830SL is expected to ship in May. &mdash;<I>TJN</I>

CES always begins on a note of chaos and near panic. You wonder how you'll actually find anything in the convention center maze, but as the day wears on and your lit bag and camera memory fills up, you feel better. But it's not always smooth sailing. Many of the larger booths seem to be peopled by a mass of ill-informed suits who only have their own little area of expertise, and it's seldom technical (and it's also never the area you're asking about). But you can usually piece together something useful with a little digging.- <I>TJN</I>

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