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Announced at CES 2009, the PLV-1080HD is an inexpensive full HD LCD projector from Sanyo. Providing a native 1080p resolution, the PLV-1080HD is ideal for those interested in displaying high definition content in a home theater environment on screens from 40-300". Featuring 2 HDMI inputs, composite video, s-video, VGA input, and 2 component video connections, the PLV-1080HD is capable of displaying content from a variety of HD sources such as a computer, blu-ray player, HD camcorder or high definition cable/satellite/over the air broadcast.
MSRP $1,995.00
Release date January, 2009
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Features
- Resolution: 1080p (1920x1200px) 16:9
- Brightness: 1200 Lumens
- Contrast ratio: 10,000 : 1
- Screen size: 40 - 300"
- Inputs: 2 x HDMI, 1 x composite video, 2 x component, 1 x svideo, 1 x VGA
- dB rating: 21dB
- Power consumption: 246W
- Dimensions & Weight: 15.8 x 5.7 x 13.6", 16.5 pounds
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Sanyo PLV-1080HD
• Sanyo PLV-1080HD High Definition 1080p LCD Home Theater Projector
• Sanyo 1080p HD Home Theater Projector
UPC: 086483072659
EAN: 086483072659
MPN: PLV-1080HD
Competitors
MSRP $2,499.99
Released August, 2008
Pros
- 1080p high definition native resolution
- HDMI input
- 3600 Lumens (double the brightness of 1080p projectors at the same price!)
Cons
- expensive
- heavy and large - not very mobile, best for installations
- loud - 30dBA
Sanyo PLV-1080HD
vs.
Optoma TX1080
MSRP $2,999.00
Released January, 2007
The Sony VPL-VW40 is a full high definition home theatre projector, displaying a resolution of up to 1920x1080 using an HDMI input only. With the Bravia video processing system and Advanced Iris 2 function, the VPL-VW40 produces a 15,000:1 contrast ratio, and is most suitable for business presentations. It also features RCP (Real Color...
Sanyo PLV-1080HD
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Sony VPL-VW40
MSRP $3,000.00
Released October, 2007
The Panasonic PT-AE2000U is a full high definition home theatre LCD projector , the upgraded model of the PT-AE1000U, and displays at a native resolution of 1920x1080. The PT-AE2000U also features a 1500 lumen brightness and 16000:1 contrast ratio. The PT-AE2000U uses 3 0.74” TFT LCDs, supports 1080/24P and uses Panasonic’s Smooth Screen technology...
Sanyo PLV-1080HD
vs.
Panasonic PT-AE2000U
MSRP $3,495.00
Released October, 2008
Released in September of 2008 the Mitsubishi HC 6500 LCD projector is designed with their diamond iris system to calibrate and adjust for differences in color, hue and clarity from scene to scene. This also leads to an improved contrast over previous models and series at 15,000:1. Mitsubishi has also increased the brightness by...
Sanyo PLV-1080HD
vs.
Mitsubishi HC6500
MSRP $2,999.99
Released September, 2008
Pros
- very quiet unit
- new bulb has a very long lifetime
- excellent menus and reasonably good user guide
Cons
- no second bulb or stand
- currently very little information
on the unit as Epson is still changing the specifications and naming schemes
- focus shifts over time (2 hours and image is very soft)--and this with the focus ring *taped in place*.
Sanyo PLV-1080HD
vs.
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB
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Pros
- large variety of inputs
- affordable
- full 1080p
- very quiet operation
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