Conclusion: A great inexpensive projector that has a 1200:1 contrast ratio, 1100 max Lumens, 1280×720 native resolution with a 16:9 HDTV aspect ratio and every conceivable type of connector. The ScreenPlay5000 is an excellent choice for home entertainment. It’s widescreen format makes the most of DVDs/HDTV. The picture is excellent.

Conclusion: The EP719 is a very small, very bright XGA projector. Nearly nonexistent fan noise and monitor loop-through make it ideal for mobile presentation or classroom use. And at street prices around $1000, the EP719 is a bargain that you shouldn’t miss. (more…)

Conclusion: The Epson Powerlite Cinema 550 is among the strongest of the new high contrast LCD projectors released this fall. Those who make their projector selections based on manufacturer’s specs will tend to overlook the Cinema 550 with its official 3000:1 rating, and go for one of the competing units rated at 5000:1 or higher. They do so to their detriment, for the Cinema 550 is fully capable of meeting or exceeding the actual contrast, black level, and color saturation performance of the other high contrast LCDs in its price range. (more…)