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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 have brighter modes to accommodate ambient light, or much larger screen sizes.
Wondering if the time is right to buy? Read about the Collapse of 1080p Prices.
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Mitsubishi HC3800
DLP
The Mitsubishi HC3800 is a new DLP 1080p projector that bridges the gap between sub-$1000 1080p projectors that have very good but not ... more» |
JVC DLA-RS25
D-ILA
JVC has earned itself a dedicated following of enthusiastic videophiles who eagerly await news of their latest home theater projectors,... more» |
Panasonic AE4000
3 LCD
Panasonic has just ended months of speculation by formally announcing its plan to bring the PT-AE4000U to the US market within the next... more» |
Vivitek H1080FD
DLP
For $999, the H1080FD offers an amazing value proposition. If you can ignore or work around the projector's quirks, it offers a fantast... more» |
Samsung A600B
DLP
The Samsung SP-A600B is a projector that produces a solid image for not a lot of money. It has a bright cinema mode and good black leve... more» |
Epson PL Home Cinema 8100
3 LCD
The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 and the next step up, the Home Cinema 8500UB are the most potent price/performers ever unleashed ... more» |
Mitsubishi HC6800
3 LCD
The Mitsubishi HC6800 ($3,495) is one of the two new 1080p models being released this month by Mitsubishi, the other being the entry le... more» |
BenQ W6000
DLP
The BenQ W6000, at its factory default settings, is a bit of an ugly duckling. Contrast and brightness are out of alignment, as are col... more» |
Sony HW15
SXRD
Last year, in reference to the Sony HW10, we said it was "easily the finest projector from Sony we've yet seen." This year, we find our... more» |
Vivitek H9080FD
DLP
The Vivitek H9080FD is revolutionary. It is more than just an LED projector - it is a serious home theater product that just happens to... more» |
Optoma HD20
DLP
The HD20 brings 1080p projection to its lowest price point yet, while maintaining great image quality that's ideal for home entertainme... more» |
Samsung A900B
DLP
The latest collaboration between Samsung and Joe Kane, the SP-A900B, is a true videophile's projector, optimized for pure home cinema u... more» |
Definitions of Commonly Used Projection Technology Terms
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Calibrate:
To adjust with reference to a standard.
Noise:
An unwanted random signal.
Anamorphic Lens:
An anamorphic lens is a lens that has different optical magnification along mutually perpendicular radii. This provides the ability to project a source image of one aspect ratio, such as 4:3, into a different aspect ratio, such as 16:9, by using different magnifications for the horizontal and the vertical dimensions of the projected image.
Color Temperature:
Color balance of white light which goes from red to blue as the temperature rises. Measured in degrees Kelvin, which starts at absolute 0 or –273 degrees Celsius, color temperature matches the reference standard of the light being emitted from a carbon block heated to the stated degrees. For instance, the early morning sun is around 2500K, which is the same warm light that a carbon block heated to 2227° Celsius would emit. Heating the block further to ~10000° Celsius would emit the same bluish light of a blue-sky mid-day sun. Common color temperatures are 5500 Kelvin (black and white movies) and 6500 Kelvin (standard color films).
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