projector Tests (P. 4/9)

"Planar PD7060"

Published on: 11/2007

On test: Planar PD7060

While most brands are tending to pull out of the intensely competitive UK projection market, US outfit Planar has decided to leap in -- albeit only really through the custom installation side of the market. Whether this move turns out to be brave or foolhardy is likely to depend on the quality of its initial product wave -- a wave which kicks off with the PD7060: a £1,750 DLP projector boasting a promising specification for its money. → More

"Planar PD7060 Projector"

Published on: 11/2007

On test: Planar PD7060

A few months back we got our hands on the first product ever to emerge in the UK from respected US brand Planar. That product was a remarkably cheap and also very talented entry-level DLP projector, the PD7010. So it's fair to say we're pretty intrigued to find out what Planar can do with the PD7060: a step-up, mid-range model that significantly ‘up-specs' from the PD7010 while still only costing £1750 - a sum which, in the circumstances, looks very reasonable indeed. → More

"Broad pictures can be bettered"

Issue: Awards/2007

On test: BenQ W500

The market being what it is, there's no shortage of choice if you're after a sub-£1000 projector. Prices have tumbled as performance has improved, and so the BenQ W500 finds itself pitched into battle with products good, bad and indifferent. Fitting, really, as the W500 manages to be good, bad and indifferent all by itself. → More

"projectiondesign Action! M20"

Published on: 10/2007

On test: Projection Design Action M20

Norwegian company projectiondesign is relatively new to the AV game. But it's already earning itself a fearsome reputation for quality that we're hoping will remain unchecked by its latest home-cinema machine, the DLP Action! M20. So can this projector really deliver enough HD Ready thrills to justify its relatively high £3,500 price? → More

"Mitsubishi WL639U"

Issue: 11/2007

On test: Mitsubishi WL639U

It may not be the prettiest widescreen projector we've seen, but the WL639U is certainly the brightest. Mitsubishi's latest business offering produces a stunning 3,500 lumens, which means you can project in daylight (although not direct sunlight) without leaving your audience squinting at the screen. → More