Sanyo’s product lineup is set to increase by one with the launch of the LP-XTC50 Projector. The device has a number of achievements to its credit and ensures a great deal of flexibility along with quality performance. Towering high on the impressive features list is the unique `lamp selection system’ that makes maintaining the projector real easy. The technology allows the device to function for an astonishing 6000 hours without having to maintain or replace the lamp.

To add to that, the device comes equipped with a wide array of contemporary features that are designed to help you in effectively, and off course easily, maintain the projector. Prominent among them include the company’s indigenously developed Active Maintenance Filter’ (AMF) technology that plays a major role in easing your problems by automatically detecting clogs in the airflow to the system and scrolls the reel in the cartridge of filters to the next clean filter. This means the Sanyo projector will require far less maintenance than, say, an ordinary model like the Acer X1160 projector. Meanwhile, there is the revolutionary lens shifting feature as well that allows the device to perform important keystone corrections, which includes both horizontal and vertical, with a great deal of ease.

The device is also a remarkable improvement from the company’s previous models especially as it delivers an excellent brightness, and is now more than ever compatible with large halls and rooms with high ceilings and settings that are hard to reach.

The device in addition has on-board a highly durable optical engine that provides the projector with the quality of longevity, while its elegant but flexible design makes it a likely candidate to be used as a in-view ceiling installation projector. Lamp replacement option is there as well and is facilitated by the presence of a number of coin screws.

The latest projector from Dell, the M209X, is an extra dependable model. The projector is also rather inexpensive, and has a decent design that should appeal to you. The miniature dimensions of the device grant it a good deal of portability, which also adds to the product’s versatility.

The projector uses the contemporary digital light processing (DLP) technology to reflect light to each screen pixel, while high-fidelity colour reproduction is achieved by projecting light through a rotating colour wheel. This innovative arrangement achieves a contrast ratio that is higher than other contemporary 3LCD technology. The downside of the technology however lies in that it has slower refresh rates.

Connectivity of the unit is quite good, as it has a wide variety of input options at its disposal including VGA, HDMI, composite and S-video, which allows you the leverage to connect the projector to devices like computers, DVD players and other AV devices. You also get to have other important features like- audio in- and out-jacks in addition to a built-in, one-Watt speaker with the Dell M209X projector. The solitary Watt speakers however, cannot be taken as a remarkable addition considering that they make a lot of noise. The projector, then also comes equipped with a USB port that can be connected to a mouse to act its remote.

The image resolution capability of the projector stands at a not so impressive 1024×768 pixels. Moreover, the menu systems of the unit are another low point as they look messy and unimaginative.

Canon, which has an enviable reputation as one of the most reliable names in manufacturing digital cameras, also happens to produce projectors that target the business segment and A/V enthusiasts with equal enthusiasm. Staying true to this latest trend, the company has come up with two high-end projectors, the REALiS WUX10 and REALiS SX80 models, each of which is outfitted with an abundance of features.

The company claims that the former model is one of the world’s first WUXGA-resolution widescreen projectors to incorporate the revolutionary LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) technology, which the Canon Xeed SX50 also possesses incidentally. Meanwhile, its twin brother the REALiS SX80 multimedia projector has a realistically high SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) resolution and is being rumoured to be the first of its kinds to offer PictBridge support.

Each of the models is incorporated with the latest new LCOS reflective LCD panels which is independently developed by Canon, with the WUX10 incorporating a 0.71-inch WUXGA, while the REALiS SX80 settles for a 0.55-inch SXGA. The performance level of the projectors is well managed by the company’s proprietary Aspectual Illumination System Optical Engine which enhances the performance of the LCOS panels by effectively equalising the light emanating from the projection lamp. You can thus assure yourself of an image that is high on fidelity, brightness, contrast and impressive resolution.

That’s not all, as both the projectors come equipped with the radicalized Canon 1.5x Powered Zoom/Focus Lenses technology that further improves the resolution, suppresses lens abnormality, and optimizes the 10:0 lens offset, thereby removing the necessity to manually carry out tilt or keystone correction.

BenQ Ultra has recently come up with a new light-weight projector specially designed to suit the requirements of the ever mobile professional. The portable device is also compactly built and equipped with a host of user-friendly and contemporary features, making it a no-nonsense addition to the company’s chequered product profile.

BenQ is a well established name as a digital network devices and DLP projector brand provider and the latest addition is sure to add to its band equity. The portable design of the BenQ CP220C ensures that you can conveniently carry the projector in a briefcase, or a carry bag allowing you the flexibility to give presentations on the move. Moreover, the flexibility quotient of the device is augmented by its unique off-and-go functionality, as it allows the projector to cool off rapidly, thereby saving precious time while moving it around.

The projector has a native resolution of XGA (1024 X 768) and is well assisted by an equally impressive brightness level of 2000 ANSI lumens and a high contrast ratio of 700:1. These specifications mean that you can be rest assured of having an upscaled picture quality that is delightfully bright and is also pretty crisp and clear at the same time. That’s not all as the projector has also been incorporated with the company’s much revered colour matching technology which elevates the picture quality to match those displayed on the notebook’s screen. Meanwhile, the world-class Carl Zeiss revamps the image for superior projection, delivering the best possible output. Problems that arise from incorrect angle is automatically checked and corrected by the real time Auto-Keystone technology without any manual intervention.

Home theatre aficionados are having a field day with Fujitsu’s latest offering, the LPF-D711 3LCD Projector. This projector is carefully designed to fire up home cinema system with a seamless blend of high-definition images. The picture quality of the this all new LCD projector has already been rumoured to be among the best and is helped in its cause by three 1920 x 1080 true high-definition LCD panels coupled with 1,200 ANSI lumens, which actually unfortunately falls behind other Fujitsu projectors like the Fujitsu LPF-B211. All these factors combine together to produce an image that is sharp, bright and clear giving you the impression of watching movies in a commercial set up.

The device is equipped with the breakthrough AVM-II digital video processor technology and with its 12-bit processing is capable of generating an awe inspiring 68.7 billion colors. Moreover, LPF-D711 is provided with the institution to conveniently elevate both SD and HD contents to superior levels for a more fulfilling movie experience. The projector is also one of its kinds in that it is one of the few projectors that accept a true 1080p signal.

The Fujitsu projector has a well designated unit, the LPF-QSD1, which houses the system’s multiple audio and video inputs including component, HDMI, and S-video, so as to ensure that the projector remains compact and lightweight making for a seamless installation. What’s even more impressive is the realization that the device is designed keeping in mind the aesthetic appeal of your home décor, and is all set to intensify it even further. After all, the device bears a contemporary outlook and is sleekly designed.

The Infocus IN1100 DLP Portable Projector XGA 2100 ANSI signifies the perfect embodiment of a projector that incorporates a host of fascinating virtues like mobility, performance, and easy operation. The device with the acclaimed and on-board DisplayLink USB connectivity feature can be set up in a matter of seconds. Another fascinating feature is the filter-free DLP technology with BrilliantColour technology, which requires zero maintenance, and ensures that you have an uninterrupted sequence of high-definition images. Meanwhile, the lightweight and portable nature of the device, make it easy to move between floors and to travel with.

The unique colour technology helps the device to deliver consistent colour compatibility along with ample brightness. Moreover, colour reproduction on the Infocus IN1100 is virtually flawless with a great deal of realistic feel and natural hues. Brightness levels of device is static at 2200 lumens which in combination with a 1800:1 contrast ratio ensures that you get to view an image that is crisp, clear and vivid. The IN1100 DLP is game to WUXGA & 1080p high resolution content, and also offers XGA and WXGA native resolutions that will give you the leverage to display from 4:3 or 16:10 widescreen computers.

Video compatibility is again an impressive aspect of the projector and supports a wide range of contemporary formats including Full NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p/60.

The input and output options are a bit on the lower side, which is understandable considering its portable nature. You don’t get features like HDMI, DVI, and BNC. Instead you are provided with other alternate features like Component (RCA), VESA (HD15), and S-Video, among others.

The Optoma HD70 is not making waves for nothing, as it has enough ammunition in its arsenal to firmly establish its credentials. Aimed at the entry level projector market, the HD70 is a 720p-native DLP projector and comes at a very competitive price, which only adds to its desirability.

To start with the unit has a silent fan system. Once you switch on the Bright Mode “on”, the fan operates at full blast and measures 52dB from 6-inches away. The noise levels of the DLP projector come down even more drastically when you go for the Bright Mode ‘off’, and is just enough to be measurable on the Radio Shack SPL meter.

The contrast ratio by automatically adjusting the lamp output in accordance with the available luminance at the input at any given time. The feature apparently does the job of a “dynamic iris”, in that it facilitates the lamp to output less lumens when the scene is darker, and vice versa.

The Optoma projector has also been inscribed with the latest BrilliantColor Colour Processing technology, and plays a pivotal role in improving the image quality to high-definition levels. The feature adjusts the gamma settings of the unit so that colour combinations appear to be in sync to the given condition by effectively taking into account factors like lighting and brightness.

Other important specifications of the unit include a brightness level of 1000 ANSI lumens, contemporary image resolution of 1280×720, and an on/of contrast ratio4000:1. Connectivity of the unit is quite solid and includes an HDMI (w/HDCP) input, a dedicated ComponentVGA input (HD15), et al.

Mitsubishi has come up with its latest home cinema projector, the HC7000, which incidentally also happens to be first in the company’s new range of “Diamond Series”. The model is all gloss and boasts a sexy design, in addition to having a record contrast ratio of 72,000:1. With specifications like a higher native panel contrast and an auto iris feature, the HC7000 is already head and toe about the likes of the HC6000 and HC5500. Add to this the excellent colour quality, and near-silent operation, then you can easily understand why the HC7000 is by far the best projector to have come out of the company’s ranks.

The HC7000 is endowed with an ANSI contrast ratio of 409:1, giving it a head start over its rivals. The innovative and refined iris features is more responsive to stimuli and adjusts more quickly and tightly and firmly. The inference being enhanced black levels, which are more visible in light-controlled rooms. The effect is however somewhat diminished where there is mild to moderate amount of light. Colour compatibility is another nice aspect of the Mitsubishi HC7000, and there are a number of colour adjustment features as well that allows you to manipulate the colour combination to suit the situation. The unit should especially appeal to those users those who have colour calibration features and likes to experiment with colours, as the specifications of the HC7000 are entirely suited for the purpose.

To achieve optimum light output you have to ensure the widest setting of the lens. Then, the unit has also been incorporated with powered zoom/focus lens, in addition to the now customary vertical and horizontal lens shift option.

An impressive lamp life combined with a low heat output adds to the appeal of the unit. The unit has a lamp that is rated for 2,000 hours in Normal mode and 5,000 hours in Eco mode.

Dell is all set to come to the rescue of professionals round the world with its latest innovation, the M109S projector. The projector is unlike its counterparts since it does away with the extra baggage with a small weight of around 800 g. It is just the right choice for professionals who have to shuffle between places to give presentations and the like. The miniature size of the unit is owing to the inclusion of LEDs as opposed to traditional lamps, which is often the norm. This interesting arrange provides the projector with a host of interesting advantages, such as a much cheaper price, tendency to last longer, and lower cooling requirements.

The unique arrangement is not all about pros though, as the brightness level of the unit turns out to the first casualty. The unit for all its effort could muster only a mere 50 ANSI lumens, which pales in comparison to the 2,000 ANSI lumens delivered by lamp-driven projectors. To escape this ordeal you have to ensure that the Dell projector is operated in a fairly dark room, especially when you are looking for a large projection. Meanwhile, operating noise is also an issue despite the use of LEDs with the internal fan creating quite a commotion.

As far as PowerPoint presentations are concerned the M109S does a fairly good job assisted by a native resolution of 800 x 600 and an 800:1 contrast ratio. However, the projector is not that competent when displaying videos, as the colours appear drained out and also proves a complete mismatch when depicting darken scenes.

The BenQ MP512 ST has been launched with the clear objective of targeting the unexplored terrain of the budget projector market. The projector is simply something to take note of, especially considering its unexpectedly low price. It goes without saying that you cannot expect the high-end features that are associated with products from the other end of the price-spectrum from the budget MP512 ST. The unit has a relatively low resolution of 800×600 (SVGA), but users can take heart from the fact that it delivers quite a dramatic and encouraging video quality. Company sources claim that the unit is specially designed for use with the Nintendo Wii in mind.

The unit’s design is vary basic, which is understandable, and it also has a small size making it easy for you to tuck it away on a ceiling or the like. Moreover, its size combined with its lightweight nature endows it with a great deal of portability and mobility.

Feature list of the unit is another area that you would like to have a look at. To start with, the BenQ MP512 ST is no way inundated with features, featuring only the bare minimum. The manufactures however have ensured that you can have enough entertainment via these bare minimum features which are imaginatively structured and designed. The picture quality for one is really augmented, and though you may not get to enjoy high-definition images it is rewarding enough.

Two different categories of picture modes are there as well, Picture Mode and Reference Mode the functionalities of which appear a bit confusing. The Reference mode gives you choices like Dynamic, Standard, and Cinema, but do not allow you to manipulate any of the picture parameters like contrast, brightness, et al. you have to follow the tedious route of selecting either User 1 or User 2 in Picture Mode in case you want to maneuver the DLP projector’s picture. The unit, in addition, also has a number of selectable color temperatures including T1, T2, and T3.