The InFocus IN83 works beautifully out of the box, delivering smooth, rich pictures. That said, it fails to sizzle, plagued by a mild black crush despite a new DarkChip4 engine.
If you're on the verge of upgrading your 480p projector and are on the lookout for a high-performance DLP entry, take a look at the BenQ W20000.
Sim2's first foray into the entry level projector space isn't exactly cheap, or for that matter pretty. But the Domino D10 looks great where it really counts.
Italian projector specialist SIM2 has announced a slew of new projectors -- including the company's first "budget" model -- some of which incorporate several groundbreaking features.
Far too pricey for most people, yet the Sim2 HT3000E projector is so good it's actually worth the money
Acer's built an impressive looking projector. The images it throws out, however, are less impressive than we'd like.
The IN82 is InFocus's first locally available 1080p home theatre projector. It features a new Texas Instruments DarkChip3 DLP chipset, a new design and settings for ISF calibration.
For those fortunate enough to have deep rooms, the HD80 looks to be the best buy 1080p DLP projector to date, no questions asked. Of course, this is provided the optics and video engine are well-oiled and tuned for optimal performance.
Its price point will put it beyond the reach of many, but the D80 projector can be summed up in one simple word. Wow.
The ViewSonic PJ258D ViewDock Projector is a budget business unit masquerading as home theatre -- but you're paying for the superfluous iPod dock.
With the PlayBig IN78, InFocus cushions its 1080p no-show with a tweaked version of its popular 720p PlayBig home theatre projectors now featuring Imaging Science Foundation 3C professional calibration support.
Sharp's XV-Z21000 is a top performer among 1080p projectors, and delivers a solid feature package and sleek design to boot.
A residence in Sydney's eastern suburbs has a AU$3 million home theatre featuring two Runco 1080p DLP projectors.
The Marantz VP11S1 is currently the best 1080p one-chip DLP projector on the market, but it does come at a premium price point.
The InFocus Play Big IN1 is an inexpensive DLP projector with an integrated DVD player and speaker to output sound.
Those looking at taking their first step into projector-ownership but don't want to spend too much money will do well to consider the BenQ W100.
Among the best value in front projection in its class, the Optoma HD72 is a surprisingly good performer at a price that represents reasonable value.
The InFocus IN76 has an excellent feature package, and its solid performance makes it one of the best value HD-resolution DLP projectors.
The IN74 looks impressive from the outside and it delivers quality images from the inside.
The InFocus IN83 works beautifully out of the box, delivering smooth, rich pictures. That said, it fails to sizzle, plagued by a mild black crush despite a new DarkChip4 engine.
If you're on the verge of upgrading your 480p projector and are on the lookout for a high-performance DLP entry, take a look at the BenQ W20000.
Sim2's first foray into the entry level projector space isn't exactly cheap, or for that matter pretty. But the Domino D10 looks great where it really counts.
Far too pricey for most people, yet the Sim2 HT3000E projector is so good it's actually worth the money
Acer's built an impressive looking projector. The images it throws out, however, are less impressive than we'd like.
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CNET.com.au attended the annual Sony.Experience More showcase to check out the latest from the Japanese electronics giant.
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