Best home projectors
Sony VPL-HW50ES | CNET Rating 4 out of 5 (excellent)
The good: Highly accurate picture is available using preset picture modes; 3-D glasses included
The bad: Focus and zoom aren't remote-controlled
The cost: $4,000
Bottom line: Costs more than most TVs, but for a fantastic big-screen cinema experience in the home, it's a good value
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Are none of the TV sizes out there quite big enough for you? Or maybe you have a dedicated, light-controlled room and just want the biggest picture for your buck? In either case, the answer is a home theater projector. Here are four of CNET's favorites.
JVC DLA-X35B | CNET Rating 4 out of 5 (excellent)
The good: Stunning projection images; highly accurate color
The bad: Doesn't include accessories necessary to watch 3-D
The cost: $3,500
Bottom line: Produces videophile-grade images
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Sony VPL-HW50ES | CNET Rating 4 out of 5 (excellent)
The good: Highly accurate picture is available using preset picture modes; 3-D glasses included
The bad: Focus and zoom aren't remote-controlled
The cost: $4,000
Bottom line: Costs more than most TVs, but for a fantastic big-screen cinema experience in the home, it's a good value
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BenQ W1070 | CNET Rating 3.5 out of 5 (very good)
The good: Very good picture quality; 3-D playback is excellent
The bad: No 3-D glasses included (they cost $99 each)
The cost: $977 to $1,099
Bottom line: Huge, good-looking image
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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020 | CNET Rating 3 out of 5 (good)
The good: Easy to use and offers a lot of tweaking capabilities
The bad: WirelessHD is an expensive upgrade and needs clear line of sight to work
The cost: $1,499 to $1,600
Bottom line: A decent deal with a sophisticated picture
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