3D means big business these days so Sharp just announced their first ever 3D projector for the consumer market that can display 2D or tri-dimensional images at Full HD resolutions and comes bundles with two pairs of active shutter glasses.

Other features include 30000:1 contrast ratio and 1600 Lumens brightness in the “High Brightness” mode, the projector being 3D compatible with either "IR Link" and "DLP Link," so a wide range of active shutter glasses can be used together with the Sharp XV-Z17000c.

Connectivity wise, the projector comes packed with two HDMI 1.4a inputs as well as VGA, component, S-Video and video composite inputs. 

"The XV-Z17000 offers the consumer a formidable and flexible platform for projecting 3D movies, sporting events, Internet video or any compatible programming," said Bruce Tripido, associate vice president, Entertainment Products Division, Sharp Electronics.

"It can also be used to dramatically deliver all manner of 2D content, for day-to-day watching or special events.

The included glasses, which can be adjusted to view content in either 3D or 2D, allow consumers to begin enjoying this projector immediately."

Sharp also states the 250-watt projection lamp is good for about 3,000 hours (Eco+Quiet: on), but, unfortunately, infos regarding pricing have not been announced yet, the XV-Z17000c following to be released in the first quarter of 2011.