A matter of image: 11 projectors tested

CANON LV-X1

The Canon LV-X1 uses LCD technology and is rated at 1100 ANSI lumens. It has a powerful 150W UHP lamp and can display images at 1024 x 768.

The Canon has a nice set of controls and indicators. They are quite large and are well labelled. The remote control is user friendly, but doesn't feature a laser pointer.

Projectors
Introduction
Benq SL705X
Canon LV-X1
Epson EMP-720
H-P SB21
Hitachi CP-X380
Infocus Litepro LP70
Mitsubishi XL 1U
NEC LT157
Panasonic PT-LC75E
Sony VPL-CX5
Toshiba TLP-B2 Ultra
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The projector has all the standard connectors on the side, and also has three RCA video input jacks (YPbPr). The Hitachi is the only other projector to have a similar setup.

Image quality on the other hand was poor. Text appeared quite blurred and even though the projector could project a bright image it tended to be very uneven.

Product: Canon LV-X1

Price: AU$5720

Vendor: Canon

Phone: 02 9805 2530

Web: www.canon.com.au

Interoperability: ½
Includes YPbPr video input jacks.

Futureproofing: ½
Very low contrast ratio.

ROI: ½
Picture quality not the best; least expensive XGA projector.

Service:
2-year warranty.


Rating:
Average performer.

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