If you are looking to build your first home theater for your family and are looking to do so on a reasonable budget a 720p projector is a great way to go.
A few short years ago a 720p projector was the norm for home theaters. Able to provide a stunning high definition image on a screen measured in feet instead of inches was the choice for state of the art home theaters. Even today a 720p projector is more then capable of displaying standard definition DVDs and broadcast HDTV at an optimum resolution. Many will even argue that unless you are planning on sitting close to the screen (within 1.5 times the screen width) that you will have a hard time noticing a difference, especially on non 1080p material
With the recent arrival of 1080p projectors and blu-ray players that output images at 1080p, the 720p projector has lost some of its allure. While it is true that 1080p projectors are certain to be the standard for future projectors and it is no secret that most of the research and development and improved features are now being directed towards the 1080p projector market, there is still a market for a 720p projectors. In fact for those who have been considering a home HD projector, now is a great time to be in the market. The price of a 720p projector has plummeted to the point where you can easily have a high definition projector for your home theater for under $1000.
So what are some popular home HD projectors to consider?
1. BenQ W500 - The W500 is a popular low cost projector with a superb image sharpness. It lacks lens shift which makes it a bit more limited then some others, but is a worthwhile consideration for your home theater.
2. Mitsubishi HC1600 - The HC1600 high definition projector is a DLP projector which provides a bright image and the image provides a pleasing image contrast despite a lower on/off reported contrast ratio compared to it's competitors.
3. Panasonic PT-AX200U - This full featured 720p projector is probably the most popular and highly regarded "entry level" 720p projector on the market today. It provides a pixel free image structure for an excellent image. It is a very bright home HD projector compared to the competition and adds a strong zoom and lens shift which gives it an advantage in terms of placement flexibility. Although costing a few more dollars then those in its class it is an excellent buy and a welcome addition to HDTV viewers, movie viewers and gamers alike.
Now is a great time to experience home theater in its true glory, with life size images that are capable of immersing you in the action. Once you experience high definition on your own home HD projector you will never go back.
For additional 720p projectors or to explore some of the new popular 1080p projectors as well as gather more in depth information on what to look for in a high definition projector check out the Family Home Theater Guide.
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