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Epson PL Home Cinema 8500 UB
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Oct 23, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    MSRP: $2,999  
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Next month the Home Cinema 8500UB will begin shipping. Its spectacular 200,000:1 contrast rating will have everyone paying attention.
Epson PowerLite 410W
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Oct 21, 2009 		2009 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $1,266  
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An invaluable tool in any classroom.
Hitachi CPX4020
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Robert Hendricks, CTS: Oct 21, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $1,745  
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The CP-X4020 is perfect for fixed installation in a conference room or classroom.
Mitsubishi XD280
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Robert Hendricks, CTS: Oct 20, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $1,095  
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Schools with tight technology budgets will appreciate the Mitsubishi XD280U's brightness, advanced features and low operating cost.
Sharp D4010X
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Robert Hendricks, CTS: Oct 20, 2009 		2009 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $1,709  
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The Sharp PG-D4010X will not be winning any beauty pageants, but the picture it creates is a knockout.
Panasonic AE4000
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Oct 8, 2009 		2009 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $1,999  
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This month the Panasonic AE4000 comes to market at a jaw-dropping $1,999 official street price.
Vivitek H1080FD
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Oct 7, 2009 		2009 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $999  
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The H1080FD is home theater at a great value.
Samsung A600
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Oct 5, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    MSRP: $1,795  
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The Samsung SP-A600B offers good performance for a reasonable price.
Epson PL Home Cinema 8100
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Sep 29, 2009 		2009 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $1,574  
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The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 projector and the Home Cinema 8500UB are the most potent price/performers unleashed by Epson in the HT arena.
Optoma TX536
Portable Projector Review
Reviewer: Jeffrey Janas: Sep 25, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $649  
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With a basic feature set sufficient for many applications, Optoma has succeeded in producing a mobile projector of excellent value with a focus on image quality.
NEC NP600S
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Marc Davidson: Sep 25, 2009 		2009 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $999  
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The NEC NP600S represents exceptional value in a classroom projector.Our editors even found its brightness levels to exceed those claimed by the manufacturer.
Mitsubishi HC6800
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Sep 21, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $2,259  
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The HC6800 delivers a beautiful, sharp, natural video image with very little digital noise.
BenQ W6000
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Sep 18, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $2,499  
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This ugly duckling is actually a swan.
Sony HW15
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Sep 9, 2009 		2009 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $3,000  
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Sony's new SXRD projector is the least expensive 1080p LCOS projector ever released.
Vivitek H9080FD
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Sep 8, 2009 		2009 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    MSRP: $14,999  
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The Vivitek H9080FD is revolutionary. It is more than just an LED projector - it is a serious home theater product that just happens to use LEDs for illumination.
Mitsubishi HC3800
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Sep 4, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $1,495  
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A preliminary look at Mitsubishi's entry level 1080p home theater projector.
Optoma HD20
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Aug 28, 2009 		2009 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $999  
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The HD20 brings 1080p projection to its lowest price point yet, while maintaining great image quality that's ideal for home entertainment.
Samsung A900B
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Aug 21, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $12,999  
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To the videophile, the SP-A900B is a dream come true as it is optimized for pure home cinema use in a totally light-controlled environment.
BenQ GP1
Pocket Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Jul 31, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $614  
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BenQ's Joybee GP1 is an economical pocket projector that is suitable for a mini-theater or a game room and the long life of its LED lamp technology gives it a low cost of ownership.
Epson Ensemble HD 6100
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Jul 17, 2009 		2009 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $5,999  
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Epson's Ensemble HD is the first true Home Theater in a Box.
Sharp F255W
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Jul 2, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $885  
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Sharp's PG-F255W is a bright, high-contrast, compact and capable 1280x800 DLP projector for the classroom.
Optoma HD8200
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Jun 24, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $4,199  
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The Optoma HD8200 follows in the footsteps of the venerable HD80, which was one of the finest 1080p DLP projectors under $10,000 during its time.
BenQ MP522ST
Portable Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Jun 17, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $760  
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The BenQ MP522ST has a lot going for it - it is bright, sharp, and able to put a big picture on screen from a short distance, but it has some limitations.
Mitsubishi XD250
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Jun 17, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $912  
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Mitsubishi's XD250U DLP XGA classroom projector, gives you more lumens so you can light up a larger screen or leave more room lights running.
ViewSonic PJD5351
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Jun 2, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $763  
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The Viewsonic PJD5351 is a powerful little package for the classroom.
Epson PL Home Cinema 700
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Jun 2, 2009 		2009 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $799  
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The Epson Home Cinema 700 attempts to do two things at once -- and actually succeeds.
Vivitek D935VX
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: May 27, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $1,099  
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A powerful, full-featured projector that's perfect for larger classrooms.
Optoma EX525ST
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: May 18, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $972  
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The EX525ST is uniquely tailored to be a fantastic classroom projector.
InFocus IN3108
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: May 11, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $1,599  
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For the educator who cares about image quality above all else, the IN3108 is a solid performer.
InFocus IN1102
Portable Projector Review
Reviewer: Paul Gilmore: May 8, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $1,199  
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A bright, 3 lb portable from InFocus for the presenter on the road.
SharpVision XV-Z15000
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Apr 29, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $2,499  
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For fans of DLP technology who have been waiting for prices on high contrast 1080p DLP to drop to street prices below $2,500, the wait is over.
Mitsubishi XD221
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Apr 24, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $753  
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The XD221U is one of the first projectors that can give instructors serious help in the audio department.
LG HS102G
Pocket Projector Review
Reviewer: Paul Gilmore: Apr 14, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    MSRP: $599  
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Solid features and easy setup make it a strong contender in the pocket projector market.
Hitachi CP-X2010N
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Apr 14, 2009 		2009 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $759  
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The Hitachi CP-X2010N has almost everything you could want in an education projector.
Epson PL Home Cinema 6100
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Mar 30, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $1,599  
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The Epson Home Cinema 6100 is Epson's new entry level 1080p home theater projector.
EIKI XD25
Portable Projector Review
Reviewer: Paul Gilmore: Mar 27, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $795  
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A high brightness solution for K-12 education.
JVC DLA-RS10U
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Mar 16, 2009 		2009 Editor's Choice
 		 Specs    $4,995  
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The JVC RS10 and RS20 win ProjectorCentral.com's Editor's Choice Awards
Sharp XG-P560W
Large Venue Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Mar 4, 2009 		2009 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $10,999  
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Sharp's new XG-P560W is a 5200 lumen, 58 pound WXGA projector that uses a three-chip DLP light engine and a dual lamp system is breaking price barriers for three-chip DLP projectors.
Optoma Pico PK-101
Pico Projector Review
Reviewer: Paul Gilmore: Mar 3, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $229  
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The Optoma Pico PK-101 projector projects photos or video from anything you can connect to it via composite video and does a very good job of rendering color.
  Epson 6500UB vs. Panasonic AE3000
Projector Shoot-Out
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Feb 25, 2009
  When making a choice, it really gets down to the fine details.
    Epson PL Home Cinema 6500UB
Specs  $2,866   Get a Quote
    Panasonic AE3000U
Specs  $2,375   Get a Quote
Epson PL Home Cinema 6500UB
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Feb 25, 2009 		2009 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $2,866  
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The Epson Home Cinema 6500UB and Pro Cinema 7500UB are the company's latest high performance home theater projectors.
Aiptek PocketCinema V10
Pico Projector Review
Reviewer: Paul Gilmore: Feb 22, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $299  
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In the right conditions you'll be pleasantly surprised by the features and fun of the Aiptek PocketCinema V10.
Toshiba F10U
Pocket Projector Review
Reviewer: Paul Gilmore: Feb 17, 2009 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $599  
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Ideal for a traveling presenter who wants a quick and simple setup.
Sanyo XTC50L
Large Venue Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Feb 13, 2009 		2009 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $4,195  
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The Sanyo PLC-XTC50L is an all new XGA resolution 5000-lumen installation projector.
Canon WUX10
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Feb 4, 2009 		2009 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $8,777  
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Canon's WUX10 is an affordable, portable WUXGA projector.
  Panasonic AE3000 vs. Sanyo Z3000
Projector Shoot-Out
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Dec 12, 2008
  Both the Sanyo Z3000 and the Panasonic AE3000 have the distinction of sporting unique features that exist on no other home theater projectors on the market.
    Panasonic AE3000U
Specs  $2,375   Get a Quote
    Sanyo PLV-Z3000
Specs  $2,395   Get a Quote
Sanyo PLV-Z3000
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Dec 11, 2008 		2008 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $2,395  
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Not only does this projector offer improved contrast over last year's popular Z2000, but the big news is that it is the first home theater projector under $10,000 to offer 5:5 pulldown.
  Mitsubishi HC6500 vs. Panasonic AE3000
Projector Shoot-Out
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Dec 1, 2008
  These 1080p projectors each bring something unique to the table, and knowing how they differ may help you decide which of the two may be the right choice for you.
    Mitsubishi HC6500
Specs  MSRP: $3,495   Get a Quote
    Panasonic AE3000U
Specs  $2,375   Get a Quote
Optoma HD806
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Nov 20, 2008 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $2,009  
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If you are looking for a bright DLP 1080p projector for casual home video entertainment with a light or two on, the HD806 may be just the right choice.
  Panasonic AE3000 vs. Sony HW10
Projector Shoot-Out
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Nov 12, 2008
  Both projectors offer rich, vibrant pictures high in color saturation. It is up to you to determine which unique set of features are most important to you.
    Sony VPL-HW10
Specs  $2,794   Get a Quote
    Panasonic AE3000U
Specs  $2,375   Get a Quote
Sony VPL-HW10
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Nov 7, 2008 		2008 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $2,794  
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The HW10 is easily the finest projector from Sony we've yet seen. It has excellent contrast, open midtones, a sharp picture, and good placement flexibility.
Samsung A800
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Nov 3, 2008 		Our Review
 		 Specs    MSRP: $9,995  
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For any buyer who is concerned primarily with the highest level of precision in color accuracy, this projector should be at the top of the list.
Panasonic AE3000U
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Oct 13, 2008 		2008 Editor's Choice
 		 Specs    $2,375  
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The AE3000 is one of those new benchmark-setting achievements that will cause the industry to rethink pricing on 1080p projectors.
Mitsubishi HC7000
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Oct 8, 2008 		2008 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $2,979  
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Contrast performance is superb. With great color and near-silent operation, the HC7000 is by far the best projector we've seen from Mitsubishi to date.
Sanyo PLV-Z700
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Sep 30, 2008 		2008 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $1,799  
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Sanyo continues its tradition of delivering aggressively priced home theater projectors that deliver exceptional performance.
Sanyo PLV-Z60
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Sep 26, 2008 		2008 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $995  
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Great contrast and vibrant color bring the image on the screen to life. The Z60 is a worthy successor to the excellent Z5.
  Projectors and PC Gaming
Projector Shoot-Out
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Aug 15, 2008
  Each projector has strengths and weaknesses. Being aware of the trade-offs is the key to making an intelligent decision and, ultimately, a satisfying purchase.
    Panasonic AX200
Specs  $1,052   Get a Quote
    Epson PowerLite 400W
Specs  MSRP: $1,299   Get a Quote
    Hitachi CPX3
Specs  $799   Get a Quote
    Planar 5030
Specs  $999   Get a Quote
    Dell 1609WX
Specs  $849   Get a Quote
  Five Popular 1080p Home Theater Projectors
Projector Shoot-Out
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Aug 1, 2008
  This group of five 1080p models delivers great values in high resolution for not a lot of money. Each has its own set of features, price, and value proposition.
    Panasonic AE2000
Specs  MSRP: $3,499   Get a Quote
    Sanyo PLV-Z2000
Specs  $2,116   Get a Quote
    Epson PL Home Cinema 1080UB
Specs  $2,988   Get a Quote
    BenQ W5000
Specs  MSRP: $4,999   Get a Quote
    Mitsubishi HC5500
Specs  MSRP: $4,995   Get a Quote
Canon SX80
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Jul 18, 2008 		2008 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $2,859  
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Delivers high light output, exceptional color accuracy, and a complete lack of visible pixel structure due to the use of LCOS technology.
  Projectors for Photography, Part II
Projector Shoot-Out
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Jun 27, 2008
    Optoma HD80
Specs  Price: n/a   Get a Quote
    Sanyo PLV-Z2000
Specs  $2,116   Get a Quote
    InFocus IN83
Specs  $4,499   Get a Quote
InFocus IN83
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: May 23, 2008 		2008 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $4,499  
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The IN83 is a bright, powerful projector with absolutely excellent contrast and near-perfect color.
ViewSonic Pro8100
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: May 16, 2008 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $1,379  
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High lumen output and solid color performance make the 8100 a competent performer for HDTV and video games, while quiet operation and good connectivity make it easy to use.
BenQ W20000
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Apr 18, 2008 		2008 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $3,999  
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The W20000 offers most of the performance of higher-end models without the bank-breaking price tag.
Optoma HD65
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Apr 4, 2008 		2008 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $674  
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This light, bright 720p DLP projector is both portable and powerful, making it easy to use almost anywhere.
Canon SX7
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Feb 6, 2008 		2008 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $4,991  
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For the display of high-resolution data graphics, professional photography, and 4:3 home theater, the SX7 is a powerful performer all around.
InFocus IN10
Portable Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Jan 29, 2008 		2008 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $1,013  
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The IN10 is an excellent choice for traveling presenters who want to carry a lot of power in the smallest and lightest package possible.
Epson PL Pro Cinema1080UB
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Jan 18, 2008 		2008 Editor's Choice
 		 Specs    $3,799  
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The 1080 UB is a beautiful projector once calibrated. The overall package is fairly priced, and a highly competitive value proposition.
Epson PL Home Cinema 720
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Jan 11, 2008 		2008 Editor's Choice
 		 Specs    $1,009  
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The 720 is a killer projector. It gives solid performance in all areas with extra emphasis on rock-solid contrast and black levels. The picture quality is outstanding for the money.
JVC DLA-RS2U
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Dec 11, 2007 		2007 Editor's Choice
 		 Specs    $8,995  
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JVC has achieved an ideal balance between image sharpness and a natural, lifelike quality. The RS2 clearly surpasses the older RS1 in contrast, black level, and color saturation.
InFocus IN82
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Nov 15, 2007 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $3,999  
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The IN82 is a strong option for those who wish to have their theaters designed and installed by professionals.
  Panasonic AX200U vs. Sanyo Z5
Projector Shoot-Out
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Nov 7, 2007
  These are two excellent projectors with outstanding performance and features, but they are designed for different uses and environments.
    Panasonic AX100
Specs  MSRP: $2,999   Get a Quote
    Sanyo PLV-Z5
Specs  MSRP: $1,995   Get a Quote
    Panasonic AX200
Specs  $1,052   Get a Quote
Panasonic PT-FW100NTU
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Oct 31, 2007 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $2,499  
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More full-featured than small presentation projectors, the FW100 represents an intermediate step between these small projectors and fixed-installation behemoths with interchangeable lenses.
Sanyo PLV-Z2000
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Oct 29, 2007 		2007 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $2,116  
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Sanyo's first 1080p projector issues a challenge to the projector industry. With one of the lowest prices in the class and a 3-year warranty, the Z2000 is easily one of the best around.
Panasonic AX200
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Oct 2, 2007 		2007 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $1,052  
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It is a video projector uniquely designed for a wide range of home entertainment uses.
Epson PowerLite 1715c
Portable Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Apr 19, 2007 		2007 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $1,074  
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The Epson PowerLite 1715c is loaded with features and functionality, ranging from wireless connectivity to auto-keystone and a fast shutdown time.
  Recap of 1080p Projector Reviews
Projector Shoot-Out
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Apr 17, 2007
  A summary of reviews of 1080p projectors from Fall 2006 to April 2007, with several updates. Summaries include highlights and limitations of each model, and relevant comparative notes.
    Optoma HD81
Specs  MSRP: $9,999   Get a Quote
    Mitsubishi HC5000
Specs  MSRP: $4,995   Get a Quote
    Panasonic AE1000
Specs  MSRP: $5,999   Get a Quote
    Sony VPL-VW50
Specs  MSRP: $3,499   Get a Quote
    BenQ W10000
Specs  MSRP: $6,999   Get a Quote
    Epson PL Pro Cinema 1080
Specs  $2,747   Get a Quote
    JVC DLA-RS1U
Specs  MSRP: $5,495   Get a Quote
    Epson PL Home Cinema 1080
Specs  $2,299   Get a Quote
Epson PL Home Cinema 1080
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Mar 30, 2007 		2007 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $2,299  
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If you are a do-it-yourself home theater enthusiast, and have a passion for high resolution imagery from HDTV, HD DVD, and/or Blu-ray, the Home Cinema 1080 lets you step into this world.
Epson PL Home Cinema 810
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: Dec 20, 2006 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $1,599  
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Canon SX60
Home Theater Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Jun 19, 2006 		2006 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $2,999  
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Dell 5100MP
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Bill Livolsi: May 12, 2006 		Our Review
 		 Specs    $2,499  
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Sanyo PLV-WF10
Conference Room Projector Review
Reviewer: Evan Powell: Feb 25, 2004 		2004 Highly Rated
 		 Specs    $5,094  
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