Product Focus: Short-throw Projectors for Under $1,500

Brightness (Lumens): 2,600 to 3,500


Sanyo PDG-DWL100

Sanyo PDG-DWL100

Features
Native Resolution: WXGA (1,280 x 800)
Brightness (Maximum): 2,600 lumens
Contrast Ratio: 1,750:1
Max Throw Ratio: 0.51
Image Size Range (Diagonal): 46" to 338"
Projection Distance: 20" to 146"
Display Technology: DLP (single chip, 0.65")
Weight: 8.4 lbs.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 12.1" x 4.7" x 9.9"
Integrated Speakers: Single 8 watt speaker
AV Ports In: HDMI, two RGB/component (mini D-sub 15-pin) ports, S-video, composite video, stereo minijack
AV Ports Out: RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin) port, stereo minijack
Networking, Control & Peripheral Ports: LAN (RJ-45), RS-232
Keystone Correction: ±15° vertical
Light Source: 225W
Max Lamp Life: 4,000 hours
Audible Noise: 34/29 dB (normal/eco mode)
Security: Integrated lock port

 

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InFocus IN3916 Interactive Projector

InFocus IN3916 Interactive Projector

Features
Native Resolution: WXGA (1,280 x 800)
Brightness (Maximum): 2,700 lumens
Contrast Ratio: 3,200:1
Max Throw Ratio: 0.52
Image Size Range (Diagonal): 57" to 125"
Projection Distance: 29.52" to 64.8"
Display Technology: DLP (single chip)
Weight: 9.9 lbs.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 12.6" x 4.9" x 9.9"
Integrated Speakers: 10 watt stereo
AV Ports In: HDMI, two RGB/component (mini D-sub 15-pin) ports, USB mini-B (display), composite video, stereo RCA audio jacks, stereo minijack
AV Ports Out: RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin) port, stereo minijack
Networking, Control & Peripheral Ports: LAN (RJ-45), USB, RS-232; optional: 802.11b/g WiFi
Keystone Correction: ±30° vertical
Light Source: 220W
Max Lamp Life: 4,000 hours
Audible Noise: 35/30 dB (normal/eco mode)
Security: Integrated Kensington lock slot
Additional Features: Interactive

 

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InFocus IN3914 Interactive Projector

InFocus IN3914 Interactive Projector

Features
Native Resolution: XGA (1,024 x 768)
Brightness (Maximum): 2,700 lumens
Contrast Ratio: 3,200:1
Max Throw Ratio: 0.61
Image Size Range (Diagonal): 48" to 106"
Projection Distance: 29.52" to 64.8"
Display Technology: DLP (single chip)
Weight: 9.9 lbs.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 12.6" x 4.9" x 9.9"
Integrated Speakers: 10 watt stereo
AV Ports In: Two RGB/component (mini D-sub 15-pin) ports, composite video, stereo RCA audio jacks, stereo minijack
AV Ports Out: RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin) port, stereo minijack
Networking, Control & Peripheral Ports: USB, RS-232
Keystone Correction: ±30° vertical
Light Source: 220W
Max Lamp Life: 4,000 hours
Audible Noise: 35/30 dB (normal/eco mode)
Security: Integrated Kensington lock slot
Additional Features: Interactive

 

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NEC NP-M300WS

NEC NP-M300WS

Features
Native Resolution: WXGA (1,280 x 800)
Brightness (Maximum): 3,000 lumens
Contrast Ratio: 2,000:1
Max Throw Ratio: 0.48
Image Size Range (Diagonal): 56" to 104" (screen size)
Projection Distance: 22" to 43"
Display Technology: LCD (three-panel, 0.59")
Weight: 8.8 lbs.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 15.7" x 5.5" x 12.2"
Integrated Speakers: Single 10 watt speaker
AV Ports In: HDMI, two RGB/component (mini D-sub 15-pin) ports, S-video, composite video, stereo minijack
AV Ports Out: RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin) port, stereo minijack
Networking, Control & Peripheral Ports: LAN (RJ-45), USB, RS-232, DDC/CI (via RGB port); optional: WiFi
Keystone Correction: ±20° vertical (auto and manual)
Optical Zoom: 1.2x
Light Source: 265W
Max Lamp Life: 3,500 hours
Audible Noise: 36/30 dB (normal/eco mode)
Security: Integrated Kensington lock slot

 

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LG BX286 Short Throw Projector

LG BX286 Short Throw Projector

Features
Native Resolution: XGA (1,024 x 768)
Brightness (Maximum): 2,800 lumens
Contrast Ratio: 2,100:1
Max Throw Ratio: 0.626
Image Size Range (Diagonal): 31.4" to 786.1"
Projection Distance: 19.6" to 492" (estimated)
Display Technology: DLP (single chip, 0.55")
Weight: 6.83 lbs.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 12.1" x 3.9" x 8.8"
Integrated Speakers: Single 5 watt speaker
AV Ports In: HDMI, one RGB/component (mini D-sub 15-pin) port, S-video, composite video, stereo minijack
AV Ports Out: RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin) port, stereo minijack
Networking, Control & Peripheral Ports: LAN (RJ-45), RS-232
Light Source: 230W
Max Lamp Life: 4,000 hours
Audible Noise: 34/30 dB (normal/eco mode)
Security: Integrated Kensington lock slot

 

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Panasonic PT-ST10U

Panasonic PT-ST10U

Features
Native Resolution: XGA (1,024 x 768)
Brightness (Maximum): 2,800 lumens
Contrast Ratio: 500:1
Max Throw Ratio: 0.4 (estimated)
Image Size Range (Diagonal): 60" to 110" (screen size)
Projection Distance: 23" to 45"
Display Technology: LCD (three-panel, 0.63", active-matrix
Weight: 6.8 lbs.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 12.9" x 5.3" x 12.9"
Integrated Speakers: Single 1 watt speaker
AV Ports In: Two RGB/component (mini D-sub 15-pin) ports, S-video, composite video, two stereo minijacks
AV Ports Out: Stereo minijack
Networking, Control & Peripheral Ports: LAN (RJ-45), RS-232
Keystone Correction: ±10° vertical
Light Source: 220W
Max Lamp Life: 5,000 hours
Audible Noise: 29 dB (eco mode)
Security: Security anchor, password, control panel lock

 

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ViewSonic PJD7583w

ViewSonic PJD7583w

Features
Native Resolution: WXGA (1,280 x 800)
Brightness (Maximum): 3,000 lumens
Contrast Ratio: 2,000:1
Max Throw Ratio: 0.5
Image Size Range (Diagonal): 30" to 300"
Projection Distance: 13" to 124"
Display Technology: DLP (single chip, 0.65")
Weight: 7.7 lbs.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 11.4" x 5" x 10"
Integrated Speakers: Single 10 watt speaker
AV Ports In: Two RGB/component (mini D-sub 15-pin) ports, USB mini-B (display), S-video, composite video, stereo RCA audio jacks, stereo minijack, microphone jack (minijack)
AV Ports Out: RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin) port, stereo minijack
Networking, Control & Peripheral Ports: LAN (RJ-45), USB, RS-232
Keystone Correction: ±40° vertical
Light Source: 210W
Max Lamp Life: 6,000 hours
Audible Noise: 32/27 dBA (normal/eco mode)
Security: Panel key lock

 

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Optoma TX610ST

Optoma TX610ST

Features
Native Resolution: XGA (1,024 x 768)
Brightness (Maximum): 3,000 lumens
Contrast Ratio: 3,000:1
Max Throw Ratio: 0.626
Image Size Range (Diagonal): 39.3" to 196.5"
Projection Distance: 20" to 98"
Display Technology: DLP (single chip, 0.55")
Weight: 6.9 lbs.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 12" x 4.5" x 9.6"
Integrated Speakers: 5 watt stereo speakers
AV Ports In: HDMI, two RGB/component (mini D-sub 15-pin) ports, S-video, composite video, stereo RCA audio jacks, stereo minijack. microphone jack (minijack)
AV Ports Out: RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin) port, stereo minijack
Networking, Control & Peripheral Ports: LAN (RJ-45), USB, RS-232
Keystone Correction: ±40° vertical
Light Source: 230W
Max Lamp Life: 4,000 hours
Audible Noise: 31/29 dB (bright/normal mode)
Security: Integrated Kensington lock slot, security bar, keypad lock

 

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