SONY VPL-CX5
The Sony VPL-CX5 is the smartest projector we have ever come across. As soon as you power the
unit up it automatically opens the lens protector and corrects the keystone for you. It has a powered tilt adjuster, which raises and lowers the projector. More impressively, it can automatically raise itself into the position it was in before it was powered. This is a great little option that takes away the pain of adjusting the legs that some of the projectors still use to elevate themselves.
Like the Hitachi, the Sony is also rated at 2000 ANSI lumens, and the Sony has the highest rated UHP lamp.
The menu buttons are unusually located on the side of the projector where all the connectors are. The buttons are relatively small and hard to use, but fortunately, there's a remote control unit which is easier to use.
The Sony also has a built-in Memory Stick Slot, which means you can do a presentation without a computer. It has two large fans that operate on the side of the projector, which are a little on the noisy side, but do a great job keeping the projector cool.
In our tests, we found its image quality was excellent. All our test patterns appeared nice and bright all over and its contrast was exceptional.
| Product: | Sony VPL-CX5 |
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| Price: | AU$6490 |
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| Vendor: | Sony |
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| Phone: | 1800 017 669 |
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| Web: | www.sony.com.au |
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| Interoperability: |
Features a Memory Stick slot. |
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| Futureproofing: |
Very bright and sharp. |
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| ROI: |
Quite inexpensive to run; good lamp life. |
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| Service: |
2-year warranty. |
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| Rating: |
Excellent price and excellent performance. |
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