NO MORE VPL!

Advantages: quiet, horizontal AND vertical keystone adjustment
Disadvantages: no gamma correction facility, low output

...the image can still come out horribly skewed but there?s none of that with this model. Horizontal adjustments for side projections are easily made with the dedicated buttons on the control panel, but vertical adjustments are a little trickier and you may need to consult the manual or go rummaging through the menu system. The fact that it doesn?t have to be placed square-on to the screen is a big advantage in my opinion because it can be tucked away in the corner of a room therefore not taking up space or becoming an obstruction in your room; stick it where you like! The stand also has a ball joint that allows it to be pivoted in practically any direction. The one feature which I feel the VPL-HS1 lacks is an image inverting facility which would allow the unit to be mounted upside-down on the ceiling which would be a handy space...

jellybean11 02.11.2004 · Read review
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Review of Sony VPL HS1

Sony VPL-ES2

Advantages: Motorised Tilt, Auto Setup
Disadvantages: Poor Sound Quality

...The sony VPL-ES2 is a great projector at a bargain price. I wil admit that I think it would struggle with large presentations with only having a 1500 lumen lamp. But for home use and for small scale office presentations this projector is just what you need. I bought this projector for watching films at home after selling my previous projector due to it being far too noisy. This projector is very different when it is on the sound from it is barely noticeable. If you've purchased a projector before then you'll know that the most important thing is the bulb life. Because when the bulb goes they can easily cost anywhere upwards from £300-£400. It is often a more economically viable option just to replace the projector. However with this projector you have no reason to worry. The bulb life is a staggering 3000hours and in eco mode it...

taylora-2006 19.02.2007 · Read review
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Review of Sony VPL ES2

Sony VPL-CS1 A Projector Well Ahead Of It's Time

Advantages: 1280 x 1024 Maximum Resolution
Disadvantages: Not designed for ceiling mounting.

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taylora-2006 03.08.2007 · Read review
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Review of Sony VPL CS1

Sony's Excellent Projector

Advantages: High Brightness, 3LCD Projection System, AIAS (Advanced Intelligent Auto Setup), Short Focal Length
Disadvantages: Abit Noisy

...The Sony VPL CX21 is a bright, slim, and stylish projector designed for mobile applications. A friend of mine has this and we always watch movies on it. The projector has many features which I've written about below with brief explanation of each feature: - High Brightness of 2100 ANSI Lumens The projector has three Sony 0.63-inch LCD panels and a latest designed 165 W lamp, it has a brightness of 2100 ANSI lumens, which provides amazing image quality even in very high ambient-light. The projector has a resolution of XGA (1024 x 768), this simply means fine display of even the smallest details. - 3LCD Projection System This is what the Sony projector is all about, it has a 3LCD projection system which means the projected images are bright and natural and for this to be achieved it has 3 LCD panels. It provides high light...

Surj1 09.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Sony VPL CX21

The price of portability and quality

Advantages: Portability - appearance - resolution
Disadvantages: Price

..., finances don't always stretch that far and then you can hear me talking up my Alba stereo and LG television!) And so I arrive at the Sony VPL EX1 data projector. For those who have not used or become aware of data projectors: a data projector takes input from a computer or tv/video/dvd source and projects it onto a screen or wall at a far larger size than would normally be considered affordable. Ideal for presentations to an audience that are increasingly finding their way into the home as a tool for home cinema. In this instance, having used the projector for some time, I am happy to report that you do get what you pay for and to confirm that the Sony badge does cost a little more than some of the nearby projectors that look similar but carry an alternative brand name. So, let’s start with the bottom line. This projector cost us...

Plymyphil 24.11.2004 · Read review
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Review of Sony VPL EX1

SOny VPLCX76 - Excellent value and quality.

Advantages: Excellent picture quality, Strong built in wireless support, Good build quality
Disadvantages: Contrast is poor

...This projector is very simple to operate, with Sony?s automatic setup features present in full force. Turning on the power causes the built-in lens protector to retract -- there?s no lens cap to lose -- and the motorised tilt mechanism to raise the projector to the height last used. Auto input search then finds your PC or video connection and displays the image, which is then automatically adjusted for focus, vertical keystone and pixel alignment. Manual settings include a horizontal keystone adjustment that allows you to project off-centre from the wall or screen you?re using. When the power is removed, the internal cooling fans continue to blow until the lamp has cooled. This means you can switch off and go without the usual wait before unplugging the projector. The VPL-CX76 uses 3 x LCD imaging and the image quality of the VPL-CX76...

mannywashinski 13.04.2009 · Read review
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Review of Sony VPL CX76

Great for filming sharks and aliens

Advantages: Great budget camcorder
Disadvantages: This model no longer available new

...I have to admit – I ain’t no Steven Spielberg. So when we went shopping for a camcorder, it had to be something easy to operate and pretty foolproof. I ain’t no fool either, but you know what I mean! I had produced a rather gorgeous bouncing baby girl and decided a camcorder was exactly what I needed to capture all those heart-warming little moments that were sure to come with her. Plus, I figured we were bound to make our money back on all those “You’ve Been Framed” moments we were going to make a fortune with. To date, I have to say, the moments we’ve had seem to stubbornly only happen when the camera is firmly locked up in its bag and the battery out of charge! Ah well, have to find another get-rich-quick scheme! So, I was watching QVC one day and saw the Samsung VPL-300...

alliecat 28.06.2002 · Read review
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Review of Samsung VP-L300

Sony Portable Projector

Advantages: Easy to carry, light and compact
Disadvantages: Expensive to maintain

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damien.gallery 14.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Sony VPL CS2

The ultimate in home entertainment

Advantages: Quiet and flexible
Disadvantages: Not cheap

...About 6 months ago I came to the decision that I needed a large screen TV but I didn't want to lose a large percentage of the space in my lounge. That basically ruled out a CRT or rear projection and at the time I thought the only option was a plasma TV. As it happened I managed to visit a friend who had just purchased the VPL-HS10 Sony projector and I was completely blown away by the flexibility of the unit and amazing picture quality. I was aware that Sony were soon to bring out a new version of this from scouring US forums so decided to bide my time. Eventually I went down to my local Sony centre when it was available and had a demo of the new HS20 model. After lots of questions and a demo I parted with my hard earned cash and took it home. As yet I?ve not mounted it anywhere and in fact it?s at an angle of about 20 degree...

RahimC 17.03.2004 · Read review
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Review of Sony Cineza LCD Projector VPL-HS20

This is the best purchase I ever made!

Advantages: Quiet, produces excellent blacks and a huge image from small distance
Disadvantages: Takes ten to fifteen minutes to "heat up" (unified focus)

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hebawom 23.06.2005 · Read review
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Review of Sony Cineza VPL HS50