NEC VT46 Video Projector

Rating:
Summary: Amazing projector for under $1000
Review: I originally considered the InFocus X1, since it is highly rated and probably 'the' most recommended projector in this price range. However, I am sensitive to the 'rainbow' effect' that DLP projectors are prone to, so I had to turn to LCD. The NEC VT46 has some favorable reviews out there, and it has a shorter throw than the X1, so I decided to pick one up. Wow! The picture is much better than I expected! Despite being a 4:3 projector, it produces an amazing picture with widescreen DVDs. The colors look very natural and the contrast is excellent. The short throw lens and manual zoom allow me to create a huge image from the coffee table, and it's also very quiet so it doesn't intrude on quiet scenes. I don't hesitate to recommend this projector; It has exceeded my expectations.

Rating:
Summary: Amazing projector for under $1000
Review: I originally considered the InFocus X1, since it is highly rated and probably 'the' most recommended projector in this price range. However, I am sensitive to the 'rainbow' effect' that DLP projectors are prone to, so I had to turn to LCD. The NEC VT46 has some favorable reviews out there, and it has a shorter throw than the X1, so I decided to pick one up. Wow! The picture is much better than I expected! Despite being a 4:3 projector, it produces an amazing picture with widescreen DVDs. The colors look very natural and the contrast is excellent. The short throw lens and manual zoom allow me to create a huge image from the coffee table, and it's also very quiet so it doesn't intrude on quiet scenes. I don't hesitate to recommend this projector; It has exceeded my expectations.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent projector for the money.
Review: If you've waited for a great deal on a portable projector, your time has come. The VT46 is a dual-use projector that can display images from a PC - or from a video source such as a DVD player or VCR.

It has a native SVGA resolution of 800 by 600, but it also can display XGA screens (1024 by 768). And it uses an LCD system for its display technology.

The brightness rating is 1200 ANSI lumens, enough illumination to display a presentation in a small conference room with low lighting. And its lamp is rated to last 3,000 hours.

The VT46 is easy to set up and use. It has a zoom lens that lets you easily place it where you need it and adjust the lens to fit the image to the screen. The inputs (plus an on/off switch) are conveniently situated on the unit's rear and the unit includes a remote control and a nice carrying case.

All in all, it's an excellent projector and a great value.

Rating:
Summary: Great price and quality, until it died within 6 months.
Review: This item failed within 5 months and 9 days. The Red went out. Warranty should cover it but what a inconvenience.