JVC DLA-HD1 1080p projector reviewed

The front projection market (and consumer electronics in general) is an ever evolving example of the moving target, price versus performance paradigm. What’s a bargain today may be overpriced tomorrow but every now and then a product comes along...

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Posted by Staff on 29 May 2007

InFocus IN76 video projector reviewed

We pointed to another review of this great little projector back in March, but Home Theatre Blog's in-depth review was too good to miss: I found the IN76 to be a capable 720p front projection performer; it’s bright, color accurate...

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Posted by Staff on 17 August 2006

Runco intros RS-1100 and other 1080p projectors

If you're looking for the highest-end home theater DLP projectors, Runco is where you go, and the company has now introduced seven 1080p (1920x1080) projectors that will debut next month at CEDIA Expo 2006 (Custom Electronic Design and Installation...

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Posted by Staff on 17 August 2006

JVC DLA-HD10K 1080p projector reviewed

JVC could solve the black level problem by incorporating a dynamic iris circuit, much as Sanyo’s PLV-Z4 and Panasonic’s PT-AE900U LCD projectors do. Aside from that, color and grayscale reproduction are exceptional on the DLA-HD10K, considering the lamp is...

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Posted by Staff on 23 July 2006

Marantz VP-11S1 1080p projector

Well it seems as if Marantz is ready to deliver DLP’s answer to 1080p front projection, the VP-11S1 is scheduled to be available to consumers in July, for a suggested retail price of $19,999. I had hoped that DLP’s...

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Posted by Staff on 23 July 2006

LG AN110 wall-mounted HD projector

Arguably, it's not 100% HD, as its 1280 x 768 native resolution will compress 1080 signals. Even so, it should still produce a crisp projection onto a wall of your choice.As you can see from the picture, it also comes...

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Posted by Staff on 17 May 2006

NuVision announces LED DLP TVs

The company's Deep Black LED rear-projection sets will utilize individual red, green and blue super-bright LEDs to replace conventional lamps and color wheels. The LED's light output is controlled through a proprietary Digital Switching Deep Black (DSDB) system, which produces...

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Posted by Staff on 10 May 2006

Infocus IN76 Projector reviewed

A reviewer has gotten his grubby little hands on an actual production model of the recently released Infocus Play Big IN76 front projector. Infocus, according to Infocus, ” is the industry pioneer and worldwide leader in the projection market today.”...

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Posted by Staff on 21 April 2006

Samsung HL-5679W 56-inch DLP HDTV

Samsung's HL-S5679W HDTV ($4,199), coming in May, is the first rear-projection set to use LED (light-emitting diode) light sources instead of a conventional lamp. Among the reasons you should care: a 20,000-hour lamp life (more than double typical lamps), a...

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Posted by Staff on 15 April 2006

Samsung SP-H710 projector reviewed

The beating heart of the SP-H710 is an HD2+ DMD chipset that's high-definition compatible. There's one HDCP-compatible DVI input and the chipset resolution is 1,280x720 pixels -- perfect for watching the World Cup in high definition on Sky HD this...

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Posted by Staff on 3 April 2006

Canon's latest LCoS projector - heir to the SX50

We think it looks fairly normal but we must be missing something because our friends over at HD Beat are raving about it: This projector is making our mouths salivate. LOOK AT IT! It is simply a beautiful projector and...

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Posted by Staff on 28 March 2006

Sony VPL-HS51A Cineza Projector Review

The Sony Cineza has an almost uncanny knack for dipping into shadows and not losing the image to crushing blacks as is common with other LCD-based front projection systems I've evaluated. All LCD systems can dazzle you with images of...

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Posted by Staff on 22 March 2006

Mitsubishi HC3000U projector reviewed

This $3k (approximately) projector aims to go head to head with the better LCD projectors out there like the Panasonic PT-AE900U and Sanyo PLV-Z4. This projector, unlike those, use DLP. DLP has traditionally some advantages over LCD, the biggest of...

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Posted by Staff on 22 March 2006

Sharp XV-Z12000 MARK II DLP projector reviewed

There is no doubt the XV-Z12000 MARK II puts up a fantastic image, but the question of value has to be brought up. With the falling price of three-chip projectors (like the $15,000 InFocus 777 I reviewed on hometheatermag. com)...

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Posted by Staff on 22 March 2006

NEC's NP1000 and NP2000 projectors

NEC has unveiled the NP2000 and NP1000 wireless projectors, designed primarily for the serious home cinema buff or for commercial or public spaces. The projectors offer up an impressive brightness of 4000 ANSI Lumens for the NP2000 and 3500 ANSI...

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Posted by Staff on 22 March 2006

InFocus IN76 Play Big DLP Projector review

It looks like this machine may be the trick to beat in this price range. Great performance and good looks to boot - ain't she a beaut? Basic info and specs: 1280 x 720 native resolution (true HD) Pixelworks processing...

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Posted by Staff on 22 March 2006

Toshiba TDP-MT700 projector

The world of home entertainment has come an awful long way since the days of the flickering, clattering cine projector and it’s set to enter a new era in 2006. The arrival of high definition broadcast and playback formats will...

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Posted by Staff on 22 February 2006

Sony VPL-ES3 projector

The VPL-ES3 accepts a range of sources including high definition images while the short focal lens enables a maximum screen-size of up to 300 inches. The VPL-ES3 also comes with a monitor-out connection, so the image to be displayed on...

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Posted by Staff on 22 February 2006

Optoma HD72 DLP projector reviewed

Optoma is producing the 1280 x 768 DLP projector and selling it for $3k. At a street price of around $2k, this pits the beast squarly against market segment LCD heavyweights like the Sanyo Z4 and Panasonic AE900U. This projector...

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Posted by Staff on 20 February 2006

1080p - at what price?

Yes, direct-view LCD TVs also give 1080p resolution, and go for prices in the same range as this new Pioneer plasma. But look at the rear-projection alternatives for a moment. This week’s Professor Poor’s Weekly Price Intelligence Report (available at...

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Posted by Staff on 20 February 2006

Samsung SP H710AE 720p home cinema projector

Samsung brings the home theater experience to an unprecedented level of quality with the new high-end Samsung SP-H710AE front projector. The Samsung H710-AE projector allows home theater aficionados to experience the on-screen imagery and sound previously only possible in a...

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Posted by Staff on 11 February 2006

Coolest HDTVs discussed

Today, it is possible to choose from a wide array of HDTVs, and accessories that can suit nearly every budget. Want an HDTV for less than $1,000? Digital television has come of age at the same time as low-cost Chinese...

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Posted by Staff on 3 February 2006

Panasonic PT-AE900U LCD Projector reviewed

This may very well be one of the easiest reviews I've ever done. Within five minutes of watching HDTV through Panasonic's new PT-AE900U LCD projector, I was hooked. I fully expected, as the review process progressed, to have to play...

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Posted by Staff on 25 January 2006

BenQ PE8720 Home Theater Projector reviewed

The BenQ PE8720 is a premium class projector that is available for less than a premium class price. Overall performance is excellent, and the feature set is nothing to sneeze at. With the iris set optimally, black level on the...

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Posted by Staff on 25 January 2006

Hi-Def cinema in your home

SIM2’s latest projector will display “true” 1080p HDTV pictures – when they actually arrive.We’re all looking forward to the day when Sky rams HDTV into our homes, but we know that something even better is on the distant horizon. While...

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Posted by Staff on 19 January 2006

Optoma introduces the HD72

The HD72 features Texas Instruments' latest 16:10 DarkChip2 DMD chipset to deliver vivid digital images, as well as a 7-segment color wheel and 10-bit color per channel processing to give the HD72 higher lumens and deep color saturation.With a proprietary...

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Posted by Staff on 12 January 2006

Samsung Single DLP with no Colour Wheel!

The other day I mentioned TI’s new DLP technologies. I lamented the rainbow effect that is still a problem with most DLP displays. What I had not realized that the new LED system of lighting up the screen with DLP...

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Posted by Staff on 9 January 2006

Rear-Projection HDTV with No Lamp!

It’s clear that the competition between LCD, plasma, and rear-projection HDTV is heating up, and the 40″ to 50″ size range appears the be the prime battleground. Each technology has its advantages and disadvantages, but the manufacturers are working hard...

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Posted by Staff on 9 January 2006

JVC HD-70FH96 70-inch HDTV

Wow, this JVC HD-ILA is one big, bad HDTV. A 70 inch rear projection set with 1920 x 1080p resolution (umm yeah that’s true HD), 2 HDMI inputs and great picture quality all for under $4400! Pros •Reproduces deep...

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Posted by Staff on 26 December 2005

InFocus has 3 new projectors on the way

When you think of front projectors, InFocus has to come to mind. They were the pioneer in the US market and they have continued to exemplify what good projectors should be. Maybe, just maybe though, they're getting a little...

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Posted by Staff on 26 December 2005

Hitachi Ultravision HDPJ52 Projector Review

Here’s a fresh review of Hitachi’s LCD 720p projector offering, the HDPJ52. This is a native widescreen 1280 x 720 HD projector with component, VGA and HDMI inputs. The lamp life is 2000 hours, and replacement lamps run 250...

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Posted by Staff on 26 December 2005

Toshiba TDP-S8U projector

Toshiba introduces sub-US$800 DLP projector  Digi Times - Dec 15 3:03 AM Weighing only 4.4 pounds, the TDP-S8U features 1800 ANSI lumens, a 2000:1 contrast ratio and native resolution of SVGA 800×600. The TDP-S8U is priced at US$799, according to the...

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Posted by Staff on 26 December 2005

Review: Sony VPL-VW100 Projector

Sony’s flagship SXRD front projector is the bomb, the bling, and yes it’s all that. This baby is finally shipping in numbers, and here’s a new review from UltimateAV. (Here’s the first VPL-VW100 review I covered from HD Blog....

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Posted by Staff on 22 December 2005

Review: Panasonic PT-AE900U LCD Projector

eCoustics have reviewed this popular Panasonic LCD projector, the PT-AE900U. SDE (screen door effect), again is reportedly “under control” on this machine. A notorious problem for older LCD projectors, the new tech is finally here that puts LCD on...

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Posted by Staff on 22 December 2005

JVC 70-inch Monster

JVC hits it big with its D-ILA technology, which is really just LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon). With the 70-inch, rear projection HDTV, JVC is aiming to take a bit of the market from leaders like Sony. LCOS basically...

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Posted by Staff on 22 December 2005

Review: Hitachi Ultravision HDPJ52

Hitachi is throwing its hat into the crowded 1280 x 720 3LCD ring with its Ultravision HDPJ52 offering. It is 1200 ANSI lumens bright and has a 7000:1 contrast ratio. Its zoom lens doesn’t have the flexibility of the...

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Posted by Staff on 19 December 2005

Toshiba doubles your projector pleasure

Two new DLP projectors are hittin' the streets thanks to Toshiba. Let's welcome the TDP-S8U and TDP-T9U, shall we? Apprarently that's the new way to come up with product names; just increase one letter and number in the model...

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Posted by Staff on 15 December 2005

Review: Epson Cinema 550 Projector

Projector Central and Projector Reviews both review the Epson Cinema 550 projector. It is 1400 Lumens bright, has a contrast ratio of 3000:1, includes a 1.5:1 zoom lens, and is a 3LCD design with a resolution of 1280 x...

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Posted by Staff on 13 December 2005

Brillian 6501m - Rear Projection Product of the Year

PC Magazine Names Syntax-Brillian’s 6501m 720p Gen II LCoS HDTV Product of the Year I haven’t seen much about this model yet, but it sounds promising: From PC Mags’s December 27th issue: “With a three-panel LCoS(TM) light engine at...

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Posted by Staff on 13 December 2005

Review: Epson Cinema 550 Projector

Review: Epson Cinema 550 Projector by Henning Projector Central and Projector Reviews both review the Epson Cinema 550 projector. It is 1400 Lumens......

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Posted by Staff on 13 December 2005

Rear Projection Sales Up in October

Rear projection sales were up 3% in October, even though there was a 2.7% drop in shipments. The average street price jumped 5.5% for the month, according to Rosemary Abowd, vice president of PMA. The key reason for this...

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Posted by Staff on 9 December 2005

Marantz VP-12S4 DLP Projector Review

Well, while we’re covering high end projector reviews this week, here’s another one on the Marantz VP-12S4. This high-end DLP unit uses the TI HD2+ DLP chipset with DarkChip 3. This means the pixels are closer together resulting in...

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Posted by Staff on 7 December 2005

MT400 - New DLP Projector from Toshiba

Just have announced a new DLP home theater projector, the MT400. It is a widescreen 16:9 unit with the Matterhorn 576p DMD chip from Texas Instruments. “The days of high-quality DLP Home Cinema projectors being unaffordable are over, thanks...

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Posted by Staff on 7 December 2005

InFocus ScreenPlay 777

Here is another high end projector beauty, this time from InFocus. The 777 is their new flagship model, and she is one slick looking machine. CreativeMac give this home theater masterpiece the highest marks of 10 out of 10....

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Posted by Staff on 6 December 2005

2 new LCD RPTVs from Epson

Epson is bringing out 2 new rear projection LCD TVs in the Japan market. They are of course 1080p with digital turners and all the bells and whistles that a consumer can except. They do feature sound courtesy of...

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Posted by Staff on 2 December 2005

BenQ PE8720 Now Shipping

I came across a press release on this gem today, it looks like it should now be readily available. This machine has been touted as the best projector under 10 grand. Benq themselves say it’s the best according to...

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Posted by Staff on 2 December 2005

HP MD6580n Review - Rear Projection HDTV

HP’s MD6580n, which took the Best of Show at the Digital Life Expo earlier last month, is under the gun at Cnet. There, she attains the Excellent score of 8.3 out of 10. This 65 inch masterpiece should be...

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Posted by Staff on 29 November 2005

Sony KDS-R60XBR1 SXRD 1080p RPTV Review

The Sony SXRD rear projection hdtv units are all the buzz right now, and it’s easy to understand. The big brand of Sony coupled with their image quality reputation makes for quick notice on the tech side. Ultimate AV...

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Posted by Staff on 29 November 2005

Samsung HL-R6768W Review

Cnet takes a look at this 67″ 1080p rear projection behemoth from Samsung. The review final rating is Very Good, 7.6/10. Noteworthy on this HDTV are the 1080p input (but it’s only for PC input) and very deep blacks....

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Posted by Staff on 29 November 2005

Sony VPL-VW100, AKA Ruby

Back in September I wrote about the ProjectionDesign Action! Model three, and how 1080p DLP chips were in production and making their way out to manufacturers. But I would be remiss to not mention another 1080p front projector by Sony....

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Posted by Staff on 29 November 2005

Mitsubishi WD-62628 Review

Cnet reviews this 62-inch DLP rear projection 1080p HDTV. They give it a “Good” 6.9/10. However, it seems that the biggest complaint they have is color decoding, but it doesn’t seem that they first calibrated the set? I wouldn’t...

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Posted by Staff on 29 November 2005

InFocus ScreenPlay 7210 review

As some of you might know I own an InFocus 7205, which means I was able to use my current ceiling-mount location for the 7210, making setup with the 7210 a snap. I just bolted the 7210 in place where...

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Posted by Staff on 28 November 2005

Epson Cinema 550 Review

Here’s a new review from Projector Reviews, on the Epson PowerLite Cinema 550. I’m not real wild about the projector reviews on that site, as the reviewer doesn’t calibrate the projectors beforehand. That can be a plus to some,...

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Posted by Staff on 28 November 2005

Sony HS-60 Review

As front projector fans anxiously await the availability of the Sony HS-60 front projector, here is a review from avbuzz. “The black level is so impressive that you never imagine such solid black coming from an LCD projector. The...

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Posted by Staff on 28 November 2005

Review: Sony KDS-R60XBR1 HDTV

Sony's SXRD technology has been receiving rave reviews. There's the expensive Qualia front projectors, and now there's also their two rear-projectors. (And soon they'll have an relatively affordable front projector.) The $5000 KDS-R60XBR1 is a rear-projection HDTV that uses 3...

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Posted by Staff on 28 November 2005

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