Shed some light on the subject: 13 data projectors reviewed

Specifications

Model Acer PD321 BenQ PB2220 Canon LV-X4 Casio XJ-350
Distributor Acer Computer Benq Australia Canon Shriro Australia
Phone 02 8762 3000 02 9714 6800 02 9805 2000 02 9415 5040
Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years
Lamp warranty 6 months or 1000 hours 3 months or 500 hours 90 days 90 days or 500 hours
RRP (inc GST) AU$3899 AU$3849 AU$3190 AU$3495
Lamp RRP (inc GST) AU$749 AU$789 AU$688 AU$715
Display type DLP DLP LCD DLP
True native resolution 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768
Throw distance (metres) 53in@2m 10 7.7 5.3
H-Sync range (kHz) 15-70 30 ~ 70 15 ~ 100 15 ~ 92
V-Sync range (Hz) 45-80 50 ~ 100 50 ~ 100 50 ~ 85
Brightness (lumens) 1100 1700 1500 2200
Contrast ratio 2000:1 2000:1 400:1 1000:1
Built-in speaker No 1 x 0.5W 1 x 1W 1 x 1W
Lamp Watts 120 150W 200W 200W
Lamp life (hours) 2000 2000 2000 2000
Weight (kg) 1 1.7 2.9 2.9
Connections (ports) RGB, S-Video, video RGB, component, S-Video, video, audio, presentation wizard RGB x 2, S-Video, video, audio, USB, service port RGB, S-Video, video, audio, USB

Model Epson EMP-745 Hitachi CP-X328W HP MP3222 Infocus LP120
Distributor Epson Australia Hitachi HP IDT
Phone 1300 361 054 1800 032 689 13 13 47 1300 666 099
Warranty 2 years 2 years/2000 hours 3 years 2 years parts & labour
Lamp warranty 3 months or 500 hours 12 months / 500 hours 90 days or 500 hours 90 days or 500 hours
RRP (inc GST) AU$4799 AU$3999 AU$2899 AU$3999
Lamp RRP (inc GST) AU$769 AU$765 AU$683 AU$499
Display type LCD LCD DLP DLP
True native resolution 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768
Throw distance (metres) 12.1 11 12 5
H-Sync range (kHz) 15 ~ 92 15 ~ 91 NA 15 ~100
V-Sync range (Hz) 50 ~ 85 50 ~ 120 NA 43.5 ~ 130Hz
Brightness (lumens) 2500 2000 2000 1100
Contrast ratio 400:1 400:1 2000:1 2000:1
Built-in speaker 1 x 1W 1 x 1W 1 x 1W 1 x 1W
Lamp Watts 170W 150W 200W 120W
Lamp life (hours) 2000 High, 3000 Silent 2000 avg 2000, 3000 in eco mode 2000
Weight (kg) 1.7 2.7 1.7 0.9
Connections (ports) RGB, S-Video, video, audio, USB, PC Card, Wi-Fi card RGB, component, S-Video, video, control terminal RGB, S-Video, video, audio, USB DVI, S-Video, audio, LiteShow

Model Mitsubishi XD50U NEC LT245G Panasonic PT-LB10NTE Sharp XR1X ViewSonic PJ551
Distributor Mitsubishi NEC Panasonic Sharp Ingram Micro/ Synnex
Phone 02 9684 7777 131632 02 9986 7400 1300 135 530 02 9701 4500/ 1300 880 038
Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 3 years
Lamp warranty 90 days or 1200 hours 2000 hours or 6 months N/A N/A 1 year
RRP (inc GST) AU$4290 AU$5274 AU$3999 AU$3999 AU$3599
Lamp RRP (inc GST) AU$749 AU$715 AU$600 AU$623 AU$598
Display type DLP DLP LCD DLP LCD
True native resolution 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768
Throw distance (metres) 7.8 15.9 10.7 4.3 5.9
H-Sync range (kHz) 15 ~ 80 15 ~ 100 15-91 kHz 45 ~ 85 15 ~ 78
V-Sync range (Hz) 50 ~ 85 48 ~ 120 50-85kHz 15 ~ 70 56 ~ 120
Brightness (lumens) 1500 2200 2000 1200 1500
Contrast ratio 1500:1 2000:1 500:1 2000:1 400:1
Built-in speaker 1 x 0.5W 1 x 2W 1 x 1W 1 x 1W 1 x 1W
Lamp Watts 150W 220W 155W UHM 150W 150W
Lamp life (hours) 1500 in low mode, 2000 in eco mode 2000, 4000 in eco mode 2000 3000, 4000 in eco mode 4000 in whisper mode
Weight (kg) 1.5 3.2 2.2 1.45 2.5
Connections (ports) DVI, S-Video, video, audio, PC Card Slot/PC Card with 16MB CF card RGB x 3, S-Video, video, audio, USB, Wired LAN, PC Card slot RGB, S-Video, video, audio, serial RGB, S-Video, video, audio, USB RGB, component, S-Video, video, control terminal

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    Interesting and helpful articl ...Anonymous -- 22/12/04

    Interesting and helpful article. I am interested in finding more information on the wireless projectors that use the 802.11b or g. What are folks saying about them. Are they cost effective?

    Dell data projectors kevin bell -- 15/12/05

    I noticed that in your reviews over the last few years, there isn't any reviews of the dell range of data projectors and more recently, the dell 3400mp. Is there a reason for this (?), as I notice that other sites seem to review their products?

    units J. MacMillan -- 13/01/06

    In your article, you have confused weight with mass. This is a common mistake. Mass is the amount of material in an object. A 1 kg book on earth is a 1 kg book on the moon, though its weight (in Newtons) is considerably less. F=MA.

    units M Johnson -- 07/08/08 (in reply to #120127044)

    Thank you so much J. MacMillan, I am setting up a projector system for use on the moon, and on other planets, so your comment about the difference between mass and weight was of great relevence to me.

    Sharp XR-1X Review Error? Anonymous -- 31/05/06

    In the review for the Sharp XR-1X it reads “The Sharp is rated 100 ANSI lumens” - I think there may be a "0" missing there.

    Thankyou Anonymous -- 10/12/07

    I needed to source a new data projector and knowing nothing about them I found this site extremely helpful. What a terrific idea and so very helpful - thankyou.

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