Home Theater Projector Comparisons

Home Theater Projector Comparisons

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In the present technology savvy world, Liquid Color Display (LCD) projectors are intensively used for projecting presentations to a vast audience. A focusing lens is used to condense and project the same on LCD panel. There are three major varieties of LCD projectors. Standard models have single glass panel that controls three primary colors.

Polysilicon models have three glass panels, which control the colors, and in comparison to standard models, these have higher degree of saturation of colors. The last variety, namely, Digital Light Processing (DLP) models consist of a single ship of nearly 400,000 micro mirrors that monitor and modulate the movement of light from the lamp. These operate on Digital Mirror Device (DMD) technology.

In addition to these varieties, LCD projectors can also be categorized based on their weight and size. Ultralight projector is very light and portable and best suited for those who travel frequently. Conference Room models are comparatively heavier and designed for conference halls. The heaviest of all are fixed installation projectors that are permanently fitted in presentation halls or large auditoriums.

While purchasing, there are certain parameters that must be given a thought. Brightness is one of such concerns. Usually, lighter projector has lower brightness scale. As a result, you have to dim the lights of your room to have an effective display on projector screens. Other factors to be considering before purchasing include resolution and lamp life.

In general, with a higher ANSI lumens rating, the light output is brighter. Projector with 2000-3000 lumens can produce sufficient light to illuminate images in large conference halls. Besides, different designs have variable image quality. You can compare to select the one of your suitability. LCD projectors resolution is equally important. The ones having high resolution are generally more expensive.

SGVA resolution is perfect for PowerPoint presentations, whereas XGA resolution is good for displaying numerical information. For accurate display of minute details, the resolution has to be correspondingly higher. In addition to all these features, you must also consider weight or portability, after sales service, contrast and connectivity at the time of purchase.

One can also get a vast variety of accessories. Some of the major ones include LCD projector mounts, cables, remotes, lenses, monitors or screens, bulbs or projector lamps and projector cases. Different projectors have different composition and model of accessories. Depending upon use and other requirements, one can select the best quality and accessories. Be it your conference hall or home theater, LCD projectors can be effectively used to cater to a wide audience.

Optoma HD20 High Definition 1080p DLP Home Theater Projector (Grey)
Optoma HD20 High Definition 1080p DLP Home Theater Projector (Grey)
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The Optoma HD20 brings a new level of flexibility to your High-Definition home theater/multi-media experience. With true 1080p resolution, the HD20 delivers excellent color saturation and subtle details for superior image quality. With its sleek design and weight of 6.4 lbs, the Optoma HD20 is perfect for sharing big-screen movies, sporting events and concerts or for taking your video gaming to the next level by connecting the HD20 to your favorite game console.

Features

  • True High Def 1080p Resolution
  • 1700 Lumens Brightness
  • 4000:1 Contrast Ratio
  • Up to 300-Inch Screen size
  • Two HDMI, VGA-In, Component Video, Composite Video and +12V Trigger
Optoma HD65 720p DLP Home Theater Projector
Optoma HD65 720p DLP Home Theater Projector
Sale Price: $1,294.98
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Powered by DLP technology and featuring a multitude of connections and functionality, the HD65 delivers the vivid and the vibrant in picture performance and image quality. Featuring 1600 lumens, a 4000:1 contrast ratio (with ImageAI), native 720p High-Definition resolution, and a 16:9 aspect ratio in a sleek and diminutive form factor at 4 pounds with extensive connectivity options.

Features

  • Solid brightness with 1600 lumens and a 4000:1 contrast ratio (with ImageAI )
  • Native 720p High-Definition resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Light and color processing technologies for remarkable picture quality and contrast levels
  • Sleek and diminutive form factor at 4 pounds with extensive connectivity options
  • Display Technology: 0.62" DarkChip2 DLP Technology by Texas Instruments
  • Resolution: Native 720p (1280 x 720) Maximum Resolution: 1080p (1920 x 1080) Brightness: 1600 Lumens
Panasonic PT-AE4000U 1600 Lumen LCD Home Theater Projector
Panasonic PT-AE4000U 1600 Lumen LCD Home Theater Projector
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The Panasonic PT-AE4000 is Panasonic's upgrade to the popular PT-AE3000U. It surpasses the Panasonic PTAE3000 in image quality, and has more features as well.The pure contrast plate in the PT-AE4000 uses an engineered crystalline material that is carefully matched to the characteristics of the LCD panels to effectively correct the passage of light exiting the panels. This enables the projector to block unwanted light leakage and successfully increases the dynamic range. It works together with the dynamic iris to achieve an astounding contrast ratio of 100,000:1.

Features

  • Panasonic; projector; widescreen
Sony VPLHW15 Home Theater SXRD Projector (Black)
Sony VPLHW15 Home Theater SXRD Projector (Black)
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The Sony VPL-HW15 BRAVIA SXRD 1080p Home Theater Projector delivers an immersive cinematic experience and Full HD 1080p resolution at a great value. Three SXRD micro-display panels work with a specially developed ARC-F (All Range Crisp Focus) lens and BRAVIA Engine 2 digital video processor to display stunning, life-like images on a scale no flat panel HDTV can match. A 200W lamp provides startling brightness for enhanced performance in rooms with ambient light from lamps or windows, and Advanced Iris 3 technology delivers high contrast of up to 60,000:11 by automatically optimizing picture brightness on a scene-by-scene basis.

Features

  • Full HD 1080p with 3 SXRD 1920 x 1080 Panels
  • Up to 60,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Advanced Iris On)
  • Brightness of 1,000 ANSI lumens
  • 200W Ultra-High-Pressure Lamp
  • BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor
Viewsonic PRO8100 Full HD 1080p Home Theater Projector
Viewsonic PRO8100 Full HD 1080p Home Theater Projector
List Price: $1,999.99
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PROJECTOR- VIEWSONIC PRO8100 1080P

Features

  • State-of-the-art engineering provides unmatched clarity in video entertainment.
  • Full 1080p HD resolution, a C2Fine liquid crystal panel produce immaculate HD images.
  • Silicon Optix Reon-VX high-performance video processor with HQVTM Hollywood Quality Video) ensures precise HD movies, videos and sports.
  • Provides sophisticated color tuning, including 33 levels of gamma correction, 3D color management and auto contrast.
  • Includes two HDMI 1.3 and two component video inputs for full component connectivity.
Mitsubishi HC1500 720p DLP Home Theater Projector
Mitsubishi HC1500 720p DLP Home Theater Projector
List Price: $1,495.00
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The HC1500 is a native 720P high definition projector. This DLP projector produces bright 1600 ANSI lumens images and includes a sharp 2500:1 contrast ratio for extraordinary crisp details. Additionally, it includes rich connectivity with support for digital HDMI signals for true high definition images and a convenient side loading lamp design. The HC1500 also operates at an ultra-quiet 25dBA (low mode) noise level ensuring entertainment enjoyment during quiet scenes.

Amazon.com Product Description .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } Forget the mere 70 inches of even large flat-panel displays, the HC1500 DLP Projector lets you project a high definition image hundreds of inches large. With its quiet operation and huge, beautiful picture, the HC1500 could make your home cinema the envy of all your neighbors. The HC1500 is just 6.5 pounds and has 1600 ANSI lumens of brightness and a 2500:1 contrast ratio. View larger. View product details. The HC1500 can project an image up to 275 inches for a true theater experience. True HD Images The HC1500 DLP projector projects video in a native 720p format so you get a highly detailed HD picture that looks crisp even at large sizes. It features Texas Instruments BrilliantColor, which utilizes a seven-segment color wheel and an algorithm that enables brighter mid-tones and more realistic color. The HC1500 also offers 1600 ANSI lumens of brightness and a 2500:1 contrast ratio. Depending on the size of your room, you can project the image from 40 inches to 275 inches diagonal. The HC1500 has a lamp life of 3000 hours in low mode and 2000 hours in bright mode. Pure Connection From Source to Screen The HC1500 has HDMI 1.2 and component cable connections to ensure a pure input signal from beginning to end. With 10-bit processing, the information is unsullied and the result is a pure image on the screen. Be advised that this projector (as with most projectors) does not include a tuner; to watch television, you need to provide a television signal, either through an external tuner or a cable box. Easy Set Up and Quiet Operation At just 6.5 pounds, the HC1500 is easy to transport and move around in your home theater room, and it has both vertical and horizontal digital keystone correction that makes it easy to mount on the ceiling or place on a table. The HC1500 operates at a quiet 25dBA that won't distract you while you're enjoying movies or television. A 12-volt Trigger jack allows the projector to control a compatible motorized screen. A remote control with backlit buttons is included. The HC1500 is backed by a 1-year limited parts and labor warranty, and a 90-days lamp warranty. What's in the Box HC1500 projector, AC power cable, RGB cable, RS-232C cable, remote unit with battery, light shade cover, quick start card, user's manual, and safety manual.

Features

  • Hign Definition 720P Home Theater Projector
  • TI DDP3020 Dark Chip 2 with Brilliant Color
  • 1600 ANSI lumens, 2500:1 Contrast Ratio
  • Upto 3000 hour lamp life, filter free operation
  • 1-year parts and lable warranty, 90 days lamp
Mitsubishi WD-73737 73-Inch 1080p 120Hz Home Theater DLP HDTV
Mitsubishi WD-73737 73-Inch 1080p 120Hz Home Theater DLP HDTV
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With picture perfomance that outpaces todays smaller flat panels, Mitsubishi Home Theater TVs offer a larger than life, intensely vivid viewing experience. In screen sizes ranging from 60 inches to 82 inches, Mitsubishi Home Theater TVs define the large screeen entertainment category by offering incomparable value and stronger performance than smaller flat panel televisions!

Features

  • Smooth 120Hz Film Motion eliminates motion artifacts for smooth, crisp, fast and slow action content
  • 6-Color Processor for a wider range of colors, brighter colors and whiter whites
  • Three HDMI inputs and three Component inputs
  • Displays all images at 1080p; converts lower-resolution signals with Plush 1080p 5G technology
  • Energy Star 3.0 Qualified for high energy efficiency
Denon AVR890 7.1-Channel Multi-Zone Home Theater Receiver with 1080p HDMI Connectivity
Denon AVR890 7.1-Channel Multi-Zone Home Theater Receiver with 1080p HDMI Connectivity
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The new AVR-890 was designed for consumers wanting exceptional audio and video performance. Its 7-channel amplifier produces 735-watts of total power (105 per channel), delivering detail and dynamics to music and movie soundtracks. The amplifiers can be configured for 7.1 channel surround sound, or a 5.1 channel system in the “main” room and power a pair of speakers in a second “zone”. It’s equipped with 1080p compatible HDMI 1.3a Repeating technology, delivering both audio and video to your HDTV with single HDMI cable. This HDMI connectivity supports the latest generation surround sound formats available on Blu-ray disc, including Dolby TrueHD and DD+, dts-HD and dts-HR. Also included is Dolby Laboratories new Pro Logic IIz Matrix decoding featuring front height effects channels that expands front soundstage. The AVR890 boasts a number of Audyssey technologies. Advanced Audyssey MultEQ analyzes a speaker systems interaction with room acoustics, and then delivers custom tailored correction processing to optimize clarity and tonal balance throughout the listening space. Audyssey Dynamic Volume is an automatic volume-leveling system that tracks audio dynamics to eliminate the irritating volume swings between TV shows and commercials. Audyssey Dynamic EQ is also on board to ensure rich bass and smooth tonal balance at low volume listening levels. In addition to enhanced HDMI 1.3a repeating (5 in, 1 out), the AVR890 features 1080p i/p conversion, analog to HDMI upscaling and HDMI to HDMI scaling. Video conversion is accomplished using a premium Anchor Bay Technologies 2010 chip set featuring 10-bit multi-cadence processing. This chip set also provides video noise reduction, picture enhancement, and adjustment capabilities not available on lower priced models. The AVR890 also features component video switching (2 in, 1 out), seven analog inputs, and multi-zone (2) / multi-source (2) capability.

Features

  • All 7 channels of equal 105-watt power @ 0.08 % THD, 20 - 20kHz
  • HDMI 1.3a Repeating (5 input, 1 output) provides one cable connection between the receiver and TV
  • 1080p HDMI connectivity supports Blu-ray disc surround sound formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DD+, dts-HD and dts-HR
  • Dolby Laboratories new Pro Logic IIz Matrix decoding featuring front height effects channels
  • Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ
Mitsubishi PK20 PocketProjector
Mitsubishi PK20 PocketProjector
List Price: $599.99
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Ultra portable LED DLP projector

Users are finding new applications daily for the new PK20 LED DLP® PocketProjector™. This is the second generation of Mitsubishi's award-winning, micro-sized portable projector. With an ultra-wide lens, the PK20 has one of the shortest image throw distances of mobile projectors on the market today. Powerful enough to project a 60-inch image, you can easily create a 20-inch diagonal screen with just over a foot of projection distance. If you’re a sales executive, trainer, gamer, traveler, or camper, you can take the "big screen" right along with you. Or use it at home for digital photo or video shows. Here’s What’s New in this Ultimate Portable Projector This class of projectors is so new that Mitsubishi has made a special effort to listen to how you’re using this unique presentation product, and then respond with new features. First, the PK20 expands its portability by adding an SD card flash memory reader for on-the-fly photo sharing or presentations. Next, the projector uses a combination of Texas Instruments' Digital Light Processing® and LED technology to increase brightness by 150 percent compared to the original PocketProjector (PK10). You’ll see greater detail and increased clarity too, with a boost in contrast ratio to 1000:1. And they added audio in and out, as well as a tripod attachment. Battery Operated to Go With All Your Mobile Devices Even where there’s nowhere to plug in, the battery-powered PocketProjector™ offers SVGA (800x600) resolution. This projector also includes RCA video, S-video and VGA inputs, plus stereo mini-jack audio in/out to connect to your PDA*, portable DVD player, laptop computer, digital camera* or video game console*. Like their first PocketProjector™, the new PK20 offers instant on/off control, virtually noiseless operation, and no bulb replacement. Feature List Small, lightweight, and battery operated Small and light enough to fit in the palm of your hand. With its convenience in size, weight and optional battery operation, you can have the ability to instantly project a big screen image anytime and anywhere. LED light source Convenience of having a cooler operating projector with a long light lifespan – helping to save on cost and time due to projector maintenance. Optional battery No dependencies on electrical outlets, or have to deal with cable or room limitations. Can use it anywhere. Instant projection Experience no warm up delays, so you can spend more time enjoying your images rather than waiting for your images. Flexible connectivity Includes multiple connectivity options so you don't have to be limited to typical tiny displays (i.e. digital cameras, gaming consoles, dvd players, notebooks, etc). SD card reader and audio For convenient on the fly photo sharing or presentations.

Users are finding new applications daily for the new PK20 LED DLP® PocketProjector™. This is the second generation of our award-winning, micro-sized portable projector. With an ultra-wide lens, the PK20 has one of the shortest image throw distances of mobile projectors on the market today. Powerful enough to project a 60-inch image, you can easily create a 20-inch diagonal screen with just over a foot of projection distance. If you’re a sales executive, trainer, gamer, traveler, or camper, you can take the "big screen" right along with you. Or use it at home for digital photo or video shows. Here’s What’s New in this Ultimate Portable Projector This class of projectors is so new we’ve made a special effort to listen to how you’re using this unique presentation product, and then respond with new features. First, the PK20 expands its portability by adding an SD card flash memory reader for on-the-fly photo sharing or presentations. Next, the projector uses a combination of Texas Instruments' Digital Light Processing® and LED technology to increase brightness by 150 percent compared to the original PocketProjector (PK10). You’ll see greater detail and increased clarity too, with a boost in contrast ratio to 1000:1. And we added audio in and out, as well as a tripod attachment. Battery Operated to Go With All Your Mobile Devices Even where there’s nowhere to plug in, the battery-powered PocketProjector™ offers SVGA (800x600) resolution. This projector also includes RCA video, S-video and VGA inputs, plus stereo mini-jack audio in/out to connect to your PDA*, portable DVD player, laptop computer, digital camera* or video game console*. Like our first PocketProjector™, the new PK20 offers instant on/off control, virtually noiseless operation, and no bulb replacement. Main Features Small, Lightweight and Battery Operated: Small and light enough to fit in the palm of your hand. With its convenience in size, weight and optional battery operation, you can have the ability to instantly project a big screen image anytime and anywhere. LED Light Source: Convenience of having a cooler operating projector with a long light lifespan – helping to save on cost and time due to projector maintenance. Optional Battery: No dependencies on electrical outlets, or have to deal with cable or room limitations. Can use it anywhere. Instant Projection: Experience no warm up delays, so you can spend more time enjoying your images rather than waiting for your images. Flexible Connectivity: Includes multiple connectivity options so you don't have to be limited to typical tiny displays (i.e. digital cameras, gaming consoles, dvd players, notebooks, etc). SD Card Reader and Audio: For convenient on the fly photo sharing or presentations.

Features

  • Small, lightweight and battery operated
  • LED light source
  • Optional battery
  • Instant projection
  • Flexible connectivity
Dell S300 Short Throw Projector - 2200 ANSI lumens - WXGA (1280 x 800) - Aspect Ratio Widescreen - Contrast Ratio 2400:1 - HDMI - 3D - Built-in Speaker - Remote Control
Dell S300 Short Throw Projector - 2200 ANSI lumens - WXGA (1280 x 800) - Aspect Ratio Widescreen - Contrast Ratio 2400:1 - HDMI - 3D - Built-in Speaker - Remote Control
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Add a magical touch to your presentations with the Dell S300 Short Throw Projector. Its superb brightness of 2200 ANSI Lumens (Max.) and 1280x800 pixels WXGA resolution, delivers outstanding visual clarity and sharpness. It is equipped with HDMI and dual VGA connectors which offer additional connectivity that enable seamless transitions between presenter's .The extensive connectivity options including VGA, HDMI, S-Video, and composite video allow flexibility to connect electronic devices such as set-top boxes, DVD players, and gaming consoles. With all these features, this projector makes it capable of projecting images with high color fidelity and consistency. With 8-Watt built-in speakers, this projector further enhances your presentations with superb audio quality. Additionally, with its up-close projection capabilities, presenters can face their audience without being "blinded" by bright projector light, allowing easier interaction with the audience. Equipped with standard 4-to-1 split-screen projection, the S300 simultaneously projects up to four different user screens, conveniently allowing real-time side-by-side comparisons that can increase productivity in meetings and classrooms. Using the conference control function, a moderator controls and streamlines the presentation via a web-based control page for greater efficiency. The S300 is capable of adapting to 3-D, ensuring that you're ready for the next generation of powerful presentations. Packed with these and many more impressive features, this S300 Projector delivers powerful presentation with great performance. Dell branded projectors undergo exhaustive testing for performance, reliability, durability and compatibility with Dell systems.

Features

  • Short Throw Projection plus superb brightness of 2200 ANSI Lumens
  • 1280x800 pixels WXGA resolution projects big spectacular images in tight spaces
  • Includes VGA, HDMI, S-Video, and composite video connectors
  • Provides 3D capability plus a contrast ratio of up to 2400:1
  • Offers long lamp life of up to 5000 hours in Typical Mode
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