Shop for home theater projectors

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  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: Able to match the brightness, image quality, and feature sets of much more expensive models, the Dell 2400MP resets the bar for what you can expect from a mainstream budget projector. Read review

Specs: DLP projector, 1024 x 768, 3000 ANSI lumens, 2100:1, HDTV, 5.5 lbs, 10.8 in x 8.3 in x 4 in

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: LCD projector, 1920 x 1080, 1600 ANSI lumens, 16.1 lbs, 18.1 in x 11.8 in x 5.1 in

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  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Packed with intense brightness, an abundant feature set, and a minuscule price tag, the Dell 1200MP is ideal for business presentations on a tight budget, but it could face competition from higher-resolution XGA projectors. Read review

Specs: DLP projector, 800 x 600, 2000 ANSI lumens, 2100:1, 4.9 lbs, 9.9 in x 8.4 in x 4 in

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Manufacturer description: The amazingly versatile Optoma Pico, the smallest projector you've ever seen! Its compact size and durability make it a must have for travel and on-the-spot presentations. This product includes ... Read more

Specs: DLP projector, 1000:1, 4 oz, 2 in x 4.1 in x 0.6 in

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Sony's VPL-VW10, the company's least expensive SXRD projector yet, proves itself a very good performer for the price, and therefore an excellent value. Read review

Specs: SXRD projector, 1920 x 1080, 1000 ANSI lumens, 30000:1, 22 lbs, 16 in x 18.3 in x 7 in

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: The Optoma HD65 is a 720p home theater projector that brings accessibility to high-definition, big-screen video content. At 1600 lumens and the latest color processing technologies, the HD65 delivers subtle ... Read more

Specs: DLP projector, 1280 x 720, 1600 ANSI lumens, 4000:1, 4 lbs, 10.2 in x 7.4 in x 2.9 in

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  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Although it certainly costs more than most of the 1080p competition, the SXRD-based Sony VPL-VW200 delivers one of the best pictures of any projector we've tested. Read review

Specs: SXRD projector, 1920 x 1080, 800 ANSI lumens, 35000:1, 44.1 lbs, 19.5 in x 22.6 in x 6.9 in

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Manufacturer description: The Panasonic PT-AE4000 is Panasonic's upgrade to the popular PT-AE3000U. It surpasses the Panasonic PTAE3000 in image quality, and has more features as well. The pure contrast plate in ... Read more

Specs: LCD projector, 1920 x 1080, 1600 ANSI lumens, 16.1 lbs, 18.1 in x 11.8 in x 5.1 in

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Priced less than a midsize flat-screen LCD TV, BenQ's MP512 ST DLP projector is a solid, affordable option for people who want a big screen for casual use or gaming. Read review

Specs: DLP projector, 800 x 600, 2200 ANSI lumens, 2500:1, 4.9 lbs, 10 in x 8.4 in x 3.5 in

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Manufacturer description: The Optoma HD20 brings a new level of flexibility to your high-definition home theater/multi-media experience. With true 1080p resolution, the HD20 delivers excellent color saturation and subtle details for ... Read more

Specs: DLP projector, 1920 x 1080, 1700 ANSI lumens, 4000:1, 6.4 lbs, 12.8 in x 9.2 in x 3.8 in

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: Ready for action in the office or on the go, the Epson EX50 delivers amazing color and image quality with ease. It ensures razor-sharp detail for flawless presentations, HD movies ... Read more

Specs: LCD projector, 1024 x 768, 2200 ANSI lumens, 6.2 lbs, 12.9 in x 9.6 in x 4 in

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Manufacturer description: Do more than you ever thought possible with the Epson EX70, a powerful, widescreen projector that's sure to deliver wonderful results, whatever the application. With WXGA resolution and Epson ... Read more

Specs: LCD projector, 1280 x 800, 2200 ANSI lumens, 6.2 lbs, 12.9 in x 9.6 in x 4 in

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: Compact, lightweight and super mobile, the MPro110 pocket-sized microprojector opens up a whole new world of opportunity for people wanting to present or share digital content on-the-move. The MPro110 MicroProjector ... Read more

Specs: LCOS projector, 640 x 480, 5.6 oz, 2 in x 4.5 in x 0.9 in

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Manufacturer description: View video and images from personal media players, mobile phones, PDAs, cameras and gaming devices with ease and without recharging the battery for up to 2 hours. Despite being smaller ... Read more

Specs: DLP projector, 480 x 320, 1000:1, AVI, WMV, MPEG-4, 4.2 oz, 2 in x 4.1 in x 0.7 in

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  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Very attractive design combined with decent performance and an affordable price make the Hitachi HDPJ52 an excellent value in LCD front projection. Read review

Specs: LCD projector, 1280 x 720, 1200 ANSI lumens, 7000:1, HDTV, 10.8 lbs, 13.4 in x 11.2 in x 5.7 in

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  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Dell 5100MP projects a bright, high-resolution image and lets IT administrators monitor it from afar, but it can't put network images onscreen. Read review

Specs: DLP projector, 1400 x 1050, 3300 ANSI lumens, 2500:1, HDTV, 8.2 lbs, 13 in x 10.3 in x 4.5 in

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic PT-AE2000U 1080p projector is a credible performer, especially when you consider its relatively low price. Read review

Specs: LCD projector, 1920 x 1080, 1500 ANSI lumens, 16000:1, HDTV, 15.9 lbs, 18.1 in x 11.8 in x 5.1 in

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Manufacturer description: Versatility comes with the latest DLP BrilliantColor technology. BrilliantColor uses a new color-processing algorithm to move beyond standard 3-color processing to a 6-color process that more accurately captures the true ... Read more

Specs: DLP projector, 1280 x 720, 1500 ANSI lumens, 2500:1, 6.4 lbs, 12.2 in x 9.6 in x 3.9 in

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Manufacturer description: Toshiba presents its TLP 380 professional projector. Project from almost anywhere in the room with 2-way Digital Keystone Correction. 2000ANSI delivers the highest level of brightness in its class. The ... Read more

Specs: LCD projector, 800 x 600, 2000 ANSI lumens, 400:1, HDTV, 9.3 lbs, 13.3 in x 10.4 in x 3.7 in

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Manufacturer description: If you are a high-definition video enthusiast who's looking for a more affordable way to bring a front-screen projection to your home theater or family room, the Mitsubishi HC1600 ... Read more

Specs: DLP projector, 1280 x 720, 1700 ANSI lumens, 2500:1, 6.4 lbs, 12.2 in x 9.6 in x 3.9 in

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  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Although not the brightest, lightest, or most feature-filled projector on the market, the Hitachi Performa CP-RS55 can lay claim to the best price tag, and it may well represent the best all-round value available. Read review

Specs: LCD projector, 800 x 600, 1500 ANSI lumens, 400:1, HDTV, 4.9 lbs, 11.2 in x 8 in x 2.9 in

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  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: While Sanyo's PLV-Z2000 1080p projector does have some performance shortcomings, it's nonetheless a very good value. Read review

Specs: LCD projector, 1920 x 1080, 1200 ANSI lumens, 15000:1, 16.1 lbs, 15.7 in x 13.6 in x 5.7 in

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Manufacturer description: The Epson PowerLite 83+ offers an easy, affordable way to bring brilliant presentations to any classroom or office. Closed captioning functionality is included, so this lightweight, full-featured performer has all ... Read more

Specs: LCD projector, 1024 x 768, 2200 ANSI lumens, 400:1, 6.4 lbs, 12.9 in x 9.6 in x 3.6 in

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony VPL-VW100 produces big, beautiful 1080p images at a price-to-performance ratio that no current projector can match. Read review

Specs: SXRD projector, 1920 x 1080, 800 ANSI lumens, 15000:1, HDTV, 41.9 lbs, 19.5 in x 22.6 in x 6.9 in

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  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic PT-AE500U is one of the few budget projectors worth buying for a home theater. Read review

Specs: LCD projector, 1280 x 720, 850 ANSI lumens, 1300:1, HDTV, 6.4 lbs, 11 in x 10.6 in x 3.3 in