1080p projectors are the ideal solution for top of the line home theater performance. When making your choice, consider throw distance and lens shift features (if needed) to make sure the model you want can be installed comfortably into your intended viewing room. All models are sufficiently bright for dark room viewing on screens up to 110" diagonal. However, some are brighter and can accommodate ambient light or larger screen sizes.
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BenQ W1080ST
DLP
As one of the only 1080p home video projectors to feature a short throw lens, the BenQ W1080ST is in a class of its own. This $1299 pow... more» |
Acer H6510BD
DLP
The Acer H6510BD may be the most affordable full 3D projector available today. At $799, it delivers an attractive image that's great fo... more» |
Sony VPL-HW50ES
SXRD
The Sony VPL-HW50ES is a videophile's dream. It combines a crisp, detailed 2D image with a nearly flawless 3D image and a light engine ... more» |
BenQ W1070
DLP
The BenQ W1070 is a great little home video projector that produces a 2D image that looks more expensive than it is. High light output ... more» |
ViewSonic Pro9000
DLP
For LED/laser projectors to be attractive, they need to be price-competitive. The Viewsonic Pro9000 is a groundbreaking product, but it... more» |
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UBe
3 LCD
The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5020UBe is the newest addition to the Epson home theater line, and it continues their tradition of full... more» |
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020e
3 LCD
The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020e is a great update to last year's Home Cinema 3010, correcting that projector's flaws and adding s... more» |
Mitsubishi HC8000D-BL
DLP
Mitsubishi has been making home theater projectors for many years now, and they have been consistently solid products. The HC8000D-BL i... more» |
Panasonic PT-AE8000
3 LCD
Now Panasonic has introduced the PT-AE8000U. While not as revolutionary as was the AE7000, it provides a number of incremental improvem... more» |
BenQ EP5920
DLP
The EP5920 is a solid product from BenQ and a good addition to the increasingly large ranks of home video projectors. With two HDMI por... more» |
Dell 7700FullHD
DLP
If you don't expect to show much video, and you don't mind the short lamp life, there's a lot here to like. Not only does the Dell 7700... more» |
BenQ SH910
DLP
With a 4,000-lumen brightness rating, the BenQ Sh910 DLP projector puts up a stunning 1920x1080 image that shrugs off ambient light. It... more» |
Definitions of Commonly Used Projection Technology Terms
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Y/Cb/Cr:
Digital component video. Y stands for the luma signal itself and Cb is the blue signal subtracted from luma and finally, Cr equals the red signal subtracted from the luma signal.
Zoom Lens:
A lens with a variable focal length providing the ability to adjust the size of a projected image without moving the projector or provide a range of projector placements that can produce the same size image. See Zoom Ratio.
HDMI:
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface that supports audio/video sources such as a set-top box, DVD player, A/V receiver, and video monitors such as a digital projector or digital television (DTV). HDMI is backward compatiable with DVI 1.0 specification and supports HDCP.
HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio, and interactive controls on a single cable. It transmits all ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committe) HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio. First product releases using HDMI occurred in 2003.
Unbalanced:
A type of wiring using ground as a shielding method. More susceptible to interference than balanced wiring.
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