HD Projectors Buying

It is worth bearing in mind the advantages and disadvantages of projector technologies when making a buying choice, but ultimately you get what you pay for. If you are going for a budget model, always look at the contrast ratio. A figure of around 1,300:1 and you'll need a totally blacked out room to get decent performance.

Remember that you will also need a screen to go with your projector. One of your walls at home may be perfectly flat but it is unlikely that it will have the reflectivity required for good performance.

There is nothing quite like popping down to your local electrical retailer and seeing how various projectors perform. Buying any kind of display system can be very subjective, the perception of image quality can change from person to person. Most retailers will give you demos of the latest projectors, and this should be your preferred route to making a final buying decision.

Take a fast paced DVD of your own when you go for a demo and try viewing it with the sound turned off. This will reveal the projectors performance under the most demanding circumstances, and sound off will allow you to concentrate on the image.

HDTVorg projector reviews below will give you an idea of what you can expect for your money;

LCD Projector: Panasonic PT-AX100

The Panasonic PT-AX100 shows just how good LCD projectors can be. Superb all round ability for the price with class leading colour performance (Target Price: £900).

DLP Projector: Benq W100

The Benq W100 is far from being the best projector out there, but its stunning value make it worth a look (Target Price: £375).

LCD Projector: Sony VPL-VW50

1080p projector which delivers all of the performance benefits you would expect, at a price (Target Price: £2750).