Typical price: £1,300
What is it: Budget home cinema projector
What we think: Nicely designed and with all required connectivity, the NEC HT510 is a good-value home projector
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 18 July 2005
Tags: NEC, NEC HT510, DVD player, contrast, brightness
We like:
Design; AV connectivity; throw distance; ease of use; DLP-chipset picture quality; remote control; all cables included
We don't like:
Lacks a digital video input; not a high-resolution chipset
CNET UK judgement:
A projector that's not far off the £1,000 mark often carries a couple of critical weaknesses, be it a poor 4:3 resolution chipset or a lack of AV inputs. The NEC HT510 has been designed specifically for the home market, so it's fully 16:9 and has component and Scart connectivity. Its lack of a high definition chipset might be a problem for long-term investors, but the resolution is perfect for UK users
Full review:
Whether it's one one of the biggest plasmas on the market or this modest home cinema projector, NEC certainly has an eclectic range of products. In the past, the company's projectors and displays have been criticised for business-oriented design over practicality for the home. Like many manufacturers, it wanted its products to be a jack of all trades. The HT510 projector is part of a new range aimed squarely at the home market, with a DLP chipset designed specifically for video and a relatively good selection of AV inputs. Continue Reading...
NEC HT510 History
19 Jul 2005 in Reviews
DLP delights: budget projectors for home cinemas
Projectors -- once the pursuit of the rich, now available for just over £1,000. If you've ever harboured a desire to turn your living room into a full-blown cinema, start by getting a projector.
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