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Epson Home Cinema 1080 Projector Review

The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 is virtually identical to the Pro Cinema 1080. If you are a consumer, BUY this projector as it has nearly all of the performance advantages and features of the Pro model with a lot of cost savings.

Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 Review

1080p is here with a vengeance and Epson is leading the way with its new 1080p professional model with ISFccc and other installer-friendly functions. See how well this professional projector compares to other products available on the market.

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Pro Review: ViewSonic Precision Pro8100 LCD Projector Review
by Clint DeBoer — last modified July 08, 2008 10:27

It strikes me as odd any time I see a projector of any significant price lacking features such as power Zoom & Focus and Lens Shift. With higher cost projectors I've become an unfortunate victim of the establishment. I've come to expect less in the way of features. Now along comes ViewSonic with its Precision Series Pro8100 LCD projector. It has powered Zoom & Focus, in addition to powered Lens Shift. It also features Silicon Optix Reon-VX video processing. Oh, and it's priced at just $4,995. I have a feeling some other manufacturers are going to have to get off their laurels and start bringing their 'A' game very quickly.

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First Look: Samsung SP-A800B DLP Projector Overview
by Clint DeBoer — last modified June 19, 2008 06:29

The new SP-A800B DLP projector from Samsung Electronics looks to be a nice addition to the 1080p DLP family, though it lacks some advanced features (like DarkChip3 or horizontal lens shift) we'd expect at its $10k price point. To squeeze out the highest quality home theater experience and color reproduction, Samsung teamed up with Joe Kane, a well-known and highly respected authority on visual imaging equipment and development. We've hung around Joe a few times - the man knows color and so we're expecting Samsung's new DLP projector to really shine in terms of its color accuracy.

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Pro Review: Epson Home Cinema 720 LCD Projector Review
by Clint DeBoer — last modified June 16, 2008 13:55

I got an email the other day from a friend I hadn't heard from in a long time. We caught up with each other about a few things, and then he asked me: What's the best projector out there for under $1500? Wow, that's a good question, isn't it? A couple of years ago the level of quality you'd be able to expect from that price was much different. Today, it's almost amazing what consumers are getting for their money. I told him I was reviewing the Epson Home Cinema 720 LCD projector and that if it even remotely resembled its "bigger brother" the 1080 or 1080UB it would be high on my list. As I launched into the review process I found that some consumers might just do very well to eschew 1080p - especially if they are using smaller screens or sitting back more than 2x the screen width.

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Pro Review: Panasonic PT-F200U LCD Projector Review
by Clint DeBoer — last modified June 06, 2008 10:18

We reviewed the PT-F100U projector last year and were very impressed by the level of quality available for general viewing. When selecting a projector it's important to know your requirements and set performance goals. In the case of the PT-F200U, the projector is targeting users with a need for high lumen output and analogue video sources. This means that you will not get as much performance in low light situations, nor can you expect to connect the latest HDMI devices. With that said, this projector is going to be a massive "win" for business presentations or even houses of worship.

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Pro Review: Epson Pro Cinema 1080UB Projector Review
by Clint DeBoer — last modified May 20, 2008 05:34

When we got our first glimpse of Epson's Pro Cinema 1080UB at the 9th Annual Audioholics State of the CE Union Event in Clearwater Beach, Florida, we knew we were in for a treat. We had already reviewed the excellent Pro Cinema 1080, and the UB - short for Ultra Black - only took a good projector and made it even better. This review is more of a comparison and evaluation of the new features than a full descriptive overview of everything about the 1080UB. If you want the full blow-by-blow, take a look at our review of the Pro Cinema 1080 and you'll find everything you need to help you evaluate the full complement of this projector's features.

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Pro Review: Focupix HDVio Electric Screen with RF Remote
by Clint DeBoer — last modified May 05, 2008 04:10

We were more than skeptical when we first heard of the Focupix electric screens. Their retail price hovered around $799 for a 104-inch screen, however the typical street price was just $329.99. With a retail drop-off that steep we wondered how on earth anyone could pack enough equipment into the box to make this screen actually function. It turns out these electric screens must be easier to make than I thought. The overall quality and performance of the Focupix HDVio screen had us rethinking what an electric screen should truly cost the average consumer.

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Pro Review: Marantz VP-15S1 DLP Projector Review
by Clint DeBoer — last modified March 22, 2008 16:29

Passion is what drove me to become a videoholic. I love good quality video - be it HDTV or high definition DVD. It doesn't matter if the subject matter is retarded African pigmy elephants, a great picture will glue me to the screen. With that said, this review of the Marantz VP-15S1 DLP projector started off as any other except that after a while I began to become obsessed with how well this projector integrated into my room. I found that I more quickly became drawn into the story lines of films and my ability to forget I was sitting in my theater room instead of being a part of the on-screen content became greatly diminished. In short, this projector made me covet...

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First Look: Sanyo PLC-XL50 Ultra Short-Throw Projector
by Tom Andry — last modified January 15, 2008 05:09

Sanyo showed off their PLC-XL50 LCD Short-Throw Projector at CES this year. In order for Sanyo to shorten the projection distance of the PLC-XL50, new large diameter aspheric lens and high-precision aspheric mirror technology was developed. A new optical engine was also developed, which enables an 80-inch projection from the short distance of only 3-inches (8 cm)! This creates an opportunity to project extremely large images in any room or space that is available.

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First Look: Hitachi CP-A100 Short-throw Projector
by Clint DeBoer — last modified January 14, 2008 05:34

Hitachi America unveiled the CP-A100 3LCD projector, a unique product that offered a dramatically short throw distance at a remarkably steep angle. This type of projector, geared primarily towards the commercial markets, eliminates the problem of presenters obstructing the projected image by standing in front of the screen. Additionally, the CP-A100 offers networking capability, allowing multiple projectors to be controlled and monitored from a single location. It also makes for a very impressive screenwall effect when multiple units are used from an overhand along a stretch of wall.

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First Look: Mitsubishi Digital Electronics Ultra Bright 1080p Projector
by Tom Andry — last modified January 11, 2008 10:31

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America's Presentation Products Division debuted the FL7000U, its first ultra bright 1080p HD projector for commercial, home theater and education installations at CES. Blasting 5000 lumens with a 1000:1 contrast ratio, the projector uses three robust 1.1 inch 3LCD inorganic panels.

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