The Bigger Picture
Who settles for a 50-inch plasma TV nowadays? For that true big-screen experience, you need a home projector. Victor Chau picks the best.
Optoma MovieTime DV10
A rare hybrid of AV products, this home projector was the first to integrate with a DVD player. This means there is no loss of digital data between the DVD player and the projecting unit. It's a hassle-free money-saver.
Brightness: 1,000 ANSI lumens
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Contrast ratio: 4,000:1
Resolution: 854x480
Weight: 3.7kg
Lamp life: 3,000 hours
Price: $9,999
Tel: 2686-8011
Sharp XV-Z2000
With a 1.5x short focal-length lens, this projector can produce an 100-inch image even in a room as small as 3.5 square meters.
Brightness: 1,200 ANSI lumens
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Contrast ratio: 2,500:1
Resolution: 1,280x720
Weight: 4.3kg
Lamp life: 3,000 hours (economic mode)
Price: $29,800
Tel: 2822-9435
Sony VPL-HS60
For a sensational picture performance, this is the one with its impressive contrast ratio of 10,000:1. It also has very low operation noise level (23dB) and it's HDTV-ready (high definition television).
Brightness: 1,200 ANSI lumens
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Contrast ratio: 10,000:1
Resolution: 1,280x720
Weight: 5.6kg
Lamp life: 2,000-3,000 hours (expected)
Price: $10,000
Tel: 2345-2966