With the usage of BrilliantColors technology from Texas Instruments, the Vivitek H1082 projector is another impressive Home theater projector in the 1080p market. Specially designed for a high performance output, the projector is worth serious consideration.

Along with its sharp images, which is being provided with the aid of BrilliantColors technology, brightness is at 1800 lumens and the contrasting ratio being at 4000:1 displaying the image with perfect coloring, thereby making the picture viewing pleasant to the eyes. Easy computer and video compatibility; PC and Macintosh computers can be easily connected and different formats of videos (NTSC, PAL, SECAM, HDTV, and EDTV) makes it convenient for various users to make their selection.

Since the weight of this impressive projector weights approx 7.8lbs (3.5kg), its serves the purpose for the user to travel around with it. Customers will be delighted to hear that, when they travel with it, they won’t have to take any extra speakers with themselves, since the H1082 already has an inbuilt speaker. Accessories attached with this projector are: wireless remote, owner’s manual, power cod, HDMI and the component cables. Vivitek is offering customers a 1 year warranty and a 90-day Lamp warranty on this home theatre projector. However, the lamp life is set to approx 3000 hours.

With all these and some of the best reviews received on the Vivitek H1082, it wouldn’t be right to ignore all the comments. Taking all these considerations into mind, it’s worth a watch. After-all, we need projectors that are easy to adapt to our systems and to also display an amazing picture output.

You can also read more about other Vivitek’s ground breaking home theater projector, H1080FD here. Check out the following link for competitive deals on Vivitek Home Theater Projectors.

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Infocus recently received the 2009 Good Design award for their IN5500 projector series. Under this projector series are the IN5502, IN5504, IN5532 and IN5534 projectors which have been designed by Danny Han, the senior industrial designer of Infocus.

Easy connectivity makes it quick and simple for the user to understand. They can be attached to analog components, latest computers and also to the HD videos. With its wireless and inbuilt networking, it allows the user to have full control of the projector management. The projector management includes the network administrators to have control of the IN5500 series. Using ProjectorNet 3.0 software allows to conserve the lamp life by timing the On/Off controls, scheduling the maintenance and control over the anti-theft alarms. Computer images can be projected super fast without haggling over cables by usage of the DisplayLink control.

With these on hand, plus some more added features like its built-in high performance optic lens give these projectors an impressive picture image. The automatic sensor gives the picture display a crisp appearance and portraits the perfect view even on surfaces which are uneven. With its interchangeable lenses, images can be viewed from short to long throw and the screen can be split for multiple viewing which is perfect in scenarios for video conferencing, presentations and even classroom teachings. Brightness display of the IN5500 series ranges from 5000 ANSI lumens to 7000 lumens.

Overall, the IN5500 series can be blended in any environment with its multiple skin colors. Its special Blue Iris will glow or beep when the projector has been switched on/off. From a price point, it’s affordable and provides a 5 years warranty. The IN5500 series is definitely worth the 2009 Good Design award.

Check out the other InFocus projector reviews here and you can always find a good deal on them at Amazon.

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Optoma released the HD8200 model in Feb 2009. Incorporating the Texas Instruments 1080 DLP DMD chipsets, along with their PureMotion technology, this amazing home theatre projector box has recently made its impact in the market.

Optoma HD8200 has a high ANSI 680:1 measurement giving it a completely unique outlook. With its Brilliant Color Technology, along with the native contrast application, it offers its viewers a truly crystal clear picture. With its 6x wheel color, it doesn’t necessarily display an over bright color view, but an image which is sharp, clear and seems true to life. The PW9800 co-processor (pixelworks) and DNX Motion Engine technology helps to make the high digital video run smoothly with a non-noisy iris lens. Something unique about this projector is the presence of an extra removable remote at the back of the unit box. This serves as a backup remote incase the primary remote is misplaced.

The projector has a 220 Watt lamp which generates less heat in the room thereby creating nominal fan noise. It has two HDMI v1.3 with Deep Color, DVI w/HDCP, VGA, S-Video, Composite Video, Component Video, RS-232, +12V Trigger  ports allowing one to connect a multitude of sources. It’s compatible with the PC and Macintosh (supports multiple formats ranging from VGA to UXGA) and also all video formats (NTSC, PAL, SECAM, and HDTV).

The Optoma HD8200 has a street price of about $3,600. Its 3 year warranty is better than the industry average. The projector is not exactly light and weighs close to 17 lbs. Generally we seek to see a picture which displays a sharp and clear image, making the viewing pleasurable to our eyes. Too much brightness isn’t a necessity but having a projector which runs smoothly, without us fearing about it getting over heated, is what we need in our homes.

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BenQ has a series of short throw projectors targeting the education and office markets. The BenQ MP782 is one of them offering WXGA resolution and can be positioned as close as 36 inches from the screen. The primary advantage is that a presentation does not have to be disrupted with people trying to cross in front of the projector.

The next phase in projection technology is the availability of 3D. These standards are being firmed up and expect to see more on this as the year progresses. The DLP® Link technology used in the BenQ Projectors requires only one projector (as opposed to two perfectly aligned projectors required today).

The BenQ supports WXGA (1280 x 800) and uses the BrilliantColor Technology. The  BenQ 3D Color Management provides the freedom to fine-tune color intensity to meet any preference. It lets users independently adjust the hue, grain, and saturation levels of all six color wheel tones (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow) without colors compromising each other). The projector has a contrast ratio of 2,400:1 and is rated at 2500 Lumens. It supports Analog RGB, DVI-D, S-Video and Composite Video. It also has a Stereo Mini Jack and RCA L/R audio inputs. The MP782 ST weighs close to 8 lbs. Since the education market is targeted, the MP782 ST has two onboard speakers.

There are other short throw projectors in the market. In a previous article, we had written about the InFocus short throw projectors. The BenQ offerings are comparable and trending the latest technology offerings like 3D support. BenQ has a reputation for offering cutting edge quality products and we expect this product to carry on with that tradition.

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The introduction of the Benq W1000 Home Entertainment Projector incorporating DLP Technology makes a huge impression in the home theater market.

With its 10bit color-processing generator and the 6 color segment, it actually gives more brightness and lightening effect to show a more realistic and life-like image. The lighting output is delivered by UNISHAPE, which efficiently produces its lumens for an eye-catching visual effect. Every owner can adjust the color, brightness and lightening effect using the 3D Color Management control mode. This is especially useful when the high definition resolution is up to 1080p (but can also be adaptable to other resolutions from 480i).

The projector can be connected to video boxes such as: Xbox, Blu-Ray DVD, video-games, and even the PSP3. With easy to use and simple to understand multiple video port formats, players can switch over from their video-game to a DVD player without troubling themselves by changing multiple cables.

The main attraction of this projector is the color and the real life display. It also has other nice features that cannot be ignored in today’s global world; such as its multiple language (17 to be exact) display and support for NTSC, PAL and SECAM standards. It weighs about 7 lbs and is easy to carry and travel with. The image display size ranges from 24” to 300”.  A PC port is also supported for presentations.

The Benq W1000 has quite a good feature set but the important ones are those associated with the image (brilliant color and brightness display) and its connectivity to multiple inputs, especially for gaming. It is a great projector to impress your friends and you can do it even without stepping out of your cozy home.

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Following up on the previous article, I would like to add some more information on thePanasonic  PT-AE4000U 1080P Home Theater Projector’s features. As mentioned in the previous article, the price for the AE4000U is lower than its predecessor.

The comparisons are with respect to the previous model, AE3000U. The use of inorganic LCD panels result in an improvement in the contrast images that are much sharper and brighter. The “Detail Clarity Processor 3” is set at level 2 as the factory default. It has up to 7 levels and based on the viewer’s choice, it can be set to any other level. The higher the level is set, the better the resolution enhancement of the image output but the final level should be set to what the viewer is comfortable with.

As in the AE3000, the AE4000 has similar functions such as the user friendly menu-interface. This function actually remembers the settings you may have made initially and helps to direct you to your choice settings. Another interesting feature is the Split Screen Calibration. This function allows you to split your screen image into two parts. Adjustments to color, frame size and image output can all be carried out on one half of the still image, thereby showing you the changes you are making with reference to the previous one.

The AE3000 is being constantly compared to AE4000 in all reviews seen on the net. It is a cheaper, better product. If you are trying to decide between the two, don’t waste any more time. Just get the AE4000!

Check out Amazon. They usually have good prices, whether from their store or their partners.

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Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing lately that are generally good for information like this…

HD Multimedia LCD Projector – 120 Inch Beauty

HD Multimedia LCD Projector – 120 Inch Beauty. Hi-Def LCD Multimedia Projector with HDMI Read the rest of this entry

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Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing lately that are generally good for information like this…

NEC Unveils Three New Digital Cinema Projectors

NEC has announced the availability of three new digital cinema projectors that have three brightness Read the rest of this entry

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About a year ago Sanyo announced the availability of the PLV-1080HD Home theater projector. The price has now spiraled down to about $1100, very close to the Sub $1000 projectors offered by Optoma and Vivitek.  The PLV-1080HD is the entry level projectors in a series that includes PLV-Z3000 and PLV-Z700, both rated highly.

The PLV-1080HD is a Full HD LCD (1080P) with the 3LCD panel and uses SANYO’s proprietary 3D color management system. The contrast ratio is 10,000:1 and is rated at 1200 Lumens. The projector has 2 HDMI, 2 Component Video, 1 S Video, 1 Composite and VGA type RGB ports. These are more than adequate to connect the latest HD to older analog sources. Additional features include an electronic shutter that protects the lens from dust when not in use and a fan, rated at only 21dB. The projector does weigh nearly 17 lbs.

Now that there are so many choices in the price range, how does the PLV-1080 HD stack up to the competition? One, it has been the market a lot longer than the Optoma HD20 and the Vivitek H1080FD. In some ways, this is tried and tested model. Reviews at Amazon have been mostly positive. The offerings from Mitsubishi, H3800, and Epson, 8100UB, are a little more expensive but have similar features. Unless you put them all side by side and look at them, it probably wouldn’t matter which one of these you choose. Read the reviews, look at the features, check your wallet and then decide which one to get.

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If you’ve been keeping up with my blog posts lately you’ll know I’ve come to adding a few news posts from around the web on this subject. I’ve got a couple more today that are new and updated, so let me know what you think of em…

Orchid Projectors: Make Projection Bright And Clear

One of the most renowned suppliers of projectors, the Orchid projectors further makes it extremely simple and convenient Read the rest of this entry

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