Sharp PG-D3750W

Brightness (Lumens) : 3700 ANSIContrast (Full On/Off) :2200:1Variable Iris :NoAudible Noise :35.0 dBEco-Mode:30.0 dBWeight:5.8 kgSize (cm) (HxWxD) :10 x 40 x 34

Std. Lens:

Focus:

ManualZoom:Manual, 1.15:1Throw Dist (m) : 1.5 - 9.6Image Size (cm) :102 - 762Optional Lenses:NoDigital Zoom : **Digital Keystone :NoLens Shift:NoWarranty:3 YearsPerformance: H-Sync Range:15.0 - 110.0kHzV-Sync Range:45 - 85Hz

Panasonic PT-AE4000U

Panasonic PT-AE4000U
1080p Home Theater Projector

Improved contrast. The AE3000 was rated at 60,000:1, and the AE4000 is 100,000:1. Can you see the difference, you may wonder? Absolutely. When viewed in a dark room side by side, the AE4000 is obviously higher in contrast and deeper in black level than its predecessor. And with higher contrast comes the other typical benefits driven by contrast -- deeper color saturation, an improved sense of image depth, and the impression of increased image sharpness.

The improvement in contrast was not achieved by reducing the aperture on the auto iris. Rather, Panasonic has redesigned what they call the Pure Contrast Plate, an optical component located right after the LCD panels to improve the contrast level. This component effectively allows the polarization filters to block the light leakage caused from the panels, for deeper blacks.

As with the AE3000, the AE4000 uses inorganic LCD panels which also contribute to the higher contrast in these models. In inorganic panels, the liquid crystals are vertically aligned, making it easier for polarizers to filter out almost all light for deeper blacks.

Panasonic PT-AX200

Our love of all things full HD has led us in recent times to concentrate predominantly on high-spec, high-cost projectors. So we figured it was high time we got our hands on a more affordable projection solution for a change. And without doubt the most instantly intriguing model around right now is Panasonic's PT-AX200E: an HD Ready LCD projector going for the princely sum of £758.95.

What makes the AX200E so interesting is the fact that it's from Panasonic - a brand with way more home projector experience than most of its rivals, and which has put that experience to great use in the past with some truly outstanding products. So provided Panasonic hasn't had to make too many compromises to keep costs low, the AX200E could be a bit of a star.

Not that it looks particularly star-like, mind. Its off-white colour scheme looks a touch drab, and its design is distinctly lacking in flourishes. It's also surprisingly large for a budget unit, occupying quite a chunk of your coffee table. Here's hoping the extra size has been put to good use with the optical engine and/or some sort of system for reducing cooling fan noiseThe AX200E's connection panel is pretty well stocked for a projector under £800. Two HDMIs dominate proceedings - one more than I might have expected for so little money, even in today's digitally-obsessed climate.

There's also the inevitable component video input for analogue HD content (as required by the HD Ready specification), S-video and composite video options, a D-Sub PC port, and a serial jack. In an ideal world there might have been a 12v trigger jack for driving an electronic screen, but then we guess anyone spending this little on a projector might very well be considering just projecting it onto a white wall.

One excellent Panasonic tradition carried on by the AX200E concerns its ease of use. It's actually one of the simplest projectors to set up you will ever come across, thanks to an inspired front-mounted joystick that allows you to shift the image up, down, left or right. There's further assistance from a very healthy 2x zoom that helps you adapt the image to a wide variety of room sizes; and a remarkably simple, backlit remote control.

NEC NP1250

Get a combination of high performance and portability to deliver a sharp impact during presentations with NP1250 Projector from NEC. Combined with high brightness projection up to 5000 ANSI Lumens the Easy Stacking function maximizes the brightness up to four projectors aligned vertically or horizontally. It supports for windows media connect and shared folder so that files of still pictures and video images stored on a PC connected to the LAN or a server can be played back directly with the pro

Sony VPL MX25

Understanding Front-projection TVs - LCD

LCD and DLP are very close in terms of performance, and even LCD's ability to produce good blacks has improved quite a bit. DLP still enjoys a slight edge in contrast ratio, however, mainly because its projectors can get a bit brighter than those of LCDs. The screen-door effect, which appears as a fine grid of pixels overlaying the screen, is also more noticeable on most LCD projectors. As we mentioned above, however, 720p LCD projectors still enjoy more features than their budget 720p DLP competition, including highly desirable items such as horizontal and vertical lens shift. No consumer-priced 1080p LCD projectors are currently available.

Upside:	Downside:	Forecast:
Can get extremely bright; decent uniformity; generally better black-level performance than LCD.	More expensive than similar-resolution LCD models; rainbow effect.	Already the most popular technology for home-theater projection, new less-expensive 720p versions will make DLP even more desirable.

Sony VPL-VW85

Specs for Sony VPL-VW85

Technology: LCoS (SXRD)

Native Resolution: 1080p (1920x1080)

Brightness: 800 lumens claimed, 725 lumens highest we measured

Contrast: 120,000:1

Zoom Lens ratio: 1.6:1

Lens shift: Vertical and horizontal

Lamp life: Sony does not provide info, we assume 2000 hours at full power, 3000 in low (the industry standard)

Weight: 26 lbs. (11.6 Kg)

Warranty: 2 Years Parts and Labor

Projector Lamps - FAQ

1. image seems dimmer than usual - what does this mean?
   
   It may be time to replace your projector lamp. Projector lamps dim as they age. Some projectors allow you to check the number of hours your lamp has been used through the built-in menu system. Check your user guide for information about this feature.
   
   
2. How many hours will my projector lamp work?
   
   Just like any light bulb, projector bulbs have an expected operating time, called lamp life. This value is expressed in hours and represents the number of hours before the lamp is at half its original brightness.
   
   The expected life of a lamp will vary based on the lamp technology and the projector; however, most projectors offer about 2000 hours. The lamp's success rate is based on a bell curve, so that a majority of (but not all) lamps will meet the lamp life hours specified. Some lamps will fail sooner and this is part of the acceptable operating range of the rating.
   
   For projectors that are used under normal operating conditions (no more than three to five hours per day in a clean, relatively dust-free environment) the lamp will have the greatest likelihood of lasting through its entire rated lamp life.
   
   
3. What can I do to help my projector lamp last longer?
   
   There are several things you can do to increase your lamp life. Do not allow the projector to become overheated by ensuring that there is adequate clearance near the intake and exhaust vents.
   
   Operate your projector in a clean, relatively dust-free environment.
   
   Clean air filters every 3 months or more often if there is a lot of dust or contaminants in the room.
   
   Striking the lamp ages the lamp as it causes slight changes to the shape of the electrodes that light the lamp, so light up your projector when you're ready to use it and avoid frequent on and offs.
   
   Avoid shock to the lamp or projector.
   
   Use "Lamp Economy Mode", If your projector has this feature, to lengthen the life of the lamp by reducing its brightness. In most cases you will get a 50% increase in lamp life with a 20% reduction in brightness and you will not likely notice the reduced lumen output.
   
   Allow the projector fan to turn off after you power down and before you unplug the projector. The only exception to this is a projector that is designed to keep the fan turning for a brief period after removing power.

Sharp PG-F325W

Cutting Edge Technology Provides High-Quality Picture

WXGA Compatibility

The 16:9 wide screen aspect ratio is becoming increasingly common for video and computers, and the PG-F320W projector uses wide-screen-compatible WXGA (wide XGA, 1280x800). WXGA provides a viewing area 1:3 times large than standart XGA (1024x768), delivering a wide ficture in full native size. The projector can be used in a variety of applications, such as business meetings with wide-screen computers as well as at schools and stores to display wide-aspect video content. in addition, compatibility with digital high-definition 1080p signals enables using the PG-F320W as a theatre projector.

BrilliantColor Technology

BrilliantColor Technology achieves greater ficture brilliance while providing more superior colour nuances by using a new colour-processing algorithm as well as processing that improves the ficture quality from the system-level colour signal. Brilliance is particularly improved for images with intermediates colours, such as ideo and natural landscapes.

Dust-Resistant Structure Minimizes image Degradation

After a projector has been used for some time, dust particles that have entered the interior accmulate on the oftical components and lower performance. The PTLB78VE prevents this with a unique dust resistant design.This totally redisigned package has touchsensor controls that eliminate the gaps around conventional buttons and a lens cover. The design also incorporates a cover that protects the zoom/focus ring when not in use.these features combine to help reduce dust entry. inside the projector, the airflow is efficiently controlled by a structure that reduces contact between extrnal air and the optical components. This all works together with the high-performance Micro Cut Filter to minimize image degradation.

Sony BRAVIA VPL-HW15 Projector

The VPL-HW15 is the affordable, high-performance projector that is ideal for video enthusiasts who want to enter the world of home theater.
Equipped with two HDMI digital interfaces, this prjector can present 1080p full HD content such as film from a Blu-ray Disc player nd games from a PLAYSTATION 3 console.
The VPL-HW10 bring home te powerful, dnamic visuals usually only available at the cinema an amusement arcades.

NEC NP905 Projector

Easy to use projector with DICOM Simulation preset for medical applications.

. Hight Brightness with 3000 ANSI Lumens
. HQV Processing for best image quality
. Plug&Play W-LAN, thanks to Windows Vista certification
. PIP/Side, HDMI - input
. USB Viewer function for moving images

LCD PROJECTOR SCREEN HOME THEATER DECORATIVE CURTAIN

nstallation very easy

No mounting hardware included and its custom made

Its Available in various Designs and different Sizes and Colours

size : 583 x 359
kind : 43KB JPG

Panasonic PT-DW7000UK

Brightness (Lumens) : 6000 ANSI
Contrast (Full On/Off) : 4000:1
Variable Iris: Yes
Weight: 22.0 kg
Size (cm) (HxWxD) : 20 x 53 x 57
Optional Lenses:
Panasonic ET-D75LE1 Zoom Lens
Panasonic ET-D75LE2 Zoom Lens
Panasonic ET-D75LE3 Zoom Lens
Panasonic ET-D75LE4 Zoom Lens
Panasonic ET-D75LE8 Zoom Lens
Digital Zoom: Yes
Digital Keystone: Vertical
Lens Shift: Horz & Vert
Warranty: 1 Year
Performance:
H-Sync Range: 15.0 - 100.0kHz
V-Sync Range: 24 - 120Hz

Compatibility:
HDTV: 720p, 1080i, 1080p/24
1080p/25, 1080p/30, 1035i
576i, 576p
EDTV/480p: Yes
SDTV/480i: Yes
Component Video: Yes
Video: Yes
Digital Input: **
Computers: Yes
Display: Type:
2 cm DLP (3)
Color Wheel Segs: **
Color Wheel Speed: **
Native: 1366x768 Pixels
Maximum: **
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (WXGA)
Lamp: Type:
300W UHM
Life: 1500 hours
Eco-Mode Life: 2000 hours
Quantity: 2
Speakers: No
Max Power: 800W
Voltage: 100V - 120V
FCC Class: B
Special: 2:3 Pulldown
Status: Shipping
First Ship: Nov 2004

Panasonic PT-F300NTU Projector

Brightness (Lumens) : 4000 ANSI
Contrast (Full On/Off) : 600:1
Variable Iris: No
Audible Noise: **
Weight: 6.2 kg
Size (cm) (HxWxD) : 13 x 43 x 32
Std. Lens: Focus:
Manual
Zoom: Manual, 2.00:1
Throw Dist (m) : 2.4 - 9.1
Image Size (cm) : 102 - 762
Optional Lenses: No
Digital Zoom: **
Digital Keystone: Vertical
Lens Shift: Horz & Vert
Warranty: 3 Years
Performance:
H-Sync Range: 15.0 - 91.0kHz
V-Sync Range: 50 - 85Hz

Compatibility:
HDTV: 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60
1080p/50, 525i, 525p
576i, 576p, 625i
625p
EDTV/480p: Yes
SDTV/480i: Yes
Component Video: Yes
Video: Yes
Digital Input: DVI-D
Computers: Yes
Display: Type:
2 cm 3 LCD
Native: 1024x768 Pixels
Maximum: 1280x800 Pixels
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 (XGA)
Lamp: Type:
250W UHM
Life: 5000 hours
Quantity: 1
Speakers: 5.0W Mono
Max Power: 350W
Voltage: 100V - 240V
FCC Class: A
Special: RS232 Port
Closed Captioning
Wired Networking
Wireless Networking
Status: Shipping
First Ship: Jan 2009