Typical price: £2,300
What is it: 1080p projector using Sony's impressive SXRD technology
What we think: Although there's room for improvement in the colour department, the VW40 is yet another impressive advert for SXRD
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 Sony VPL-VW40 |
 JVC DLA-HD350 |
 Sim2 HT3000E |
 Sim2 C3X |
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| Review date | 18 Jul 08 | 28 Jan 09 | 7 Nov 07 | 27 Feb 06 |
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7.9
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9.0
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9.0
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8.9
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| Price range | £2,300 | |||
| Review summary | We had our doubts about whether Sony could really translate its undoubtedly impressive SXRD technology down to the sub-£2,500 level. Thankfully, all of the things that make SXRD special really are present on the entry-level VPL-VW40, even if there are one or two little imperfections in other areas Read full review |
JVC's DLA-HD350 improves even further on the remarkable black-level achievements of the ground-breaking DLA-HD1. If you couple that with the HD350's extreme sharpness and better brightness, you end up with a projector that -- although not perfect, and short of a feature or two -- is a bargain of gargantuan proportions Read full review |
There's no doubt that with a price tag of £10k, for most of us the Sim2 HT3000E will be nothing more than a tantalising glimpse into the lifestyle of the rich and famous. But of course, just because most of us could never afford one doesn't mean that it's not blindingly good Read full review |
Sim2's C3X is one of the classiest projectors on the block. It offers everything the high-end user could possibly want and has the added bonus of being something of a looker. If you want to top off a home cinema with the ultimate in picture quality then this projector is happy to deliver it Read full review |
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