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.
|
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
Refresh page for new terms or visit our Dictionary for the complete list.
Brightness:
Overall light output from an image. While a brightness control can make an image brighter, it is best used to better define the black level of the image.
Blooming:
Video distortion where an overly bright screen object causes phosphors near it to excite therefore enlarging the object and softening its edges.
Dot Crawl:
Video artifact where little dots crawl along the borders of differing colors, particularly noticeable on graphics. Effect of composite encoding and easily removed by using s-video or component cabling. Will not disappear if the source was recorded using composite video and the artifact has been recorded.
Judder:
Apparent stutter of on-screen movement. Motion judder in film is due to the fact that the 24 frame/second sampling rate is too slow to resolve camera panning motion. Judder is also caused by 3:2 pulldown where movie frames are on screen for differing times due to frame rate translations. Also occurs on PAL to NTSC conversions.
|
More...
