Texas Instruments annouced today (no not a new calculator), the new .98 DLP Cinema chip.  The .98 chip is used in digital movie projectors throughout the country and allows for a much larger display size as well as more power. This is good news for all of us who still enjoy going to the movies, because it’s helping to promote the switch to digital projectors.

DLP Cinema adoption increased by over 350% globally through 2006 with
both new commercial screens and major studio offerings. Currently 3,334
screens in commercial theaters worldwide are DLP Cinema equipped and more
than 100 films were released in digital format last year.

If you’re wondering what is out there now in terms of DLP cinemas, here is a list.  I’ll see you at the next showing of 300.

[Via Prnewswire]