Sony VPL-PX15
We were quite surprised to receive this model from Sony. We actually reviewed the VPL-PX15 almost two years ago now. Nothing has changed since then besides the price, which has come down dramatically.
The Sony was one of only two boardroom projectors to feature a PC Card slot. It also features an integrated network port. The Sony was limited in its range of connectors.
This projector integrates the Windows CE operating system allowing you to browse the Internet without needing a PC. Also, you can remotely control the projector from your browser.
The Sony was rated at only 2000 lumens. In terms of brightness it didn’t fare too well against the serious boardroom projectors. Text appeared fuzzy and the picture was quite yellow. The “screen filter” effect was also quite bad on this projector. Even though this effect is known to exist across all LCD projectors it seemed to be slightly more apparent on the Sony.
| Product | Sony VPL-PX15 |
| Price | $10,890 |
| Vendor | Sony |
| Phone | 1800 017 669 |
| Web | www.sony.com.au |
| Interoperability |  |
| Lacks a few basic connectors but has PC Card and network connectivity. | |
| Futureproofing |  |
| Quite bright but there were better alternatives for a similar price. | |
| ROI |  |
| Expensive for its capabilities. | |
| Service |  |
| Two-year warranty; lamp 300 hours, then pro-rata to 1500 hours. | |
| Rating |  ½ |
Dear Sir,
Just to clarify the review of the XL30U. Contrast ratio is actually 500:1 and the product has a RRP of $8490.
Could we please have this amended.
Mitsubishi Electric
Claudio Cardile