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BEST OF BEST AWARDS 2008 / VISION

  We Pick The Best Projectors & Screens For 2008

By SmartHouse Team | Thursday | 13/12/2007

This year 1080p projectors became a lot more affordable, giving you a lot more bang for your buck. Check out our top picks for the year.

BEST PROJECTOR UNDER $5000

Winner:


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NEC VT595G
www.nec.com.au | RRP: $2499

Don't be fooled by its highly affordable price tag, this projector delivers excellent images, and is highly versatile – so you can keep it at home, and then port it over for a business presentation if needed. It was a best seller for NEC, and it is easy to see why.

Highly Commended:
Epson TW1000
www.epson.com.au | RRP: $4999

Well Worth Buying:
BenQ W5000
www.benq.com.au | RRP: $3999

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BEST PROJECTOR $5000 - $10,000

Winner:


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Sharp XVZ21000
www.sharp.net.au | RRP: $9999

We've seen a lot of price drops in this category, this projector inclusive. Sharp has offered it to its resellers for a special price this summer, giving us a chance to buy a superb 1080p HD projectorat a few grand off its official price. Get in quick, we say!

Highly Commended:
JVC DLA-HD1
www.jvc.com.au | RRP: $8000

Well Worth Buying:
Panasonic PT-AE1000E
www.panasonic.com.au | RRP: $7699

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BEST PROJECTOR OVER $10,000

Winner:


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Optoma ThemeScene HD81
www.ambertech.com.au | RRP: $11,999

This is the 1080p DLP projector serious home-cinemaphiles were waiting for, when it launched this year. Producing a staggeringly detailed image, that shows no visible lines or pixellation as well as excellent contrast and blacks. A real steal.

Highly Commended:
Sim2 Domino 80
www.audioproducts.co m.au | RRP: $15,999

Well Worth Buying:
InFocus SP777
www.internat ionaldynamics.com.au | RRP: $19,999

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BEST PROJECTOR SCREEN RANGE

Winner:


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Stewar t Filmscreen StarGlas
www.visualfidelity. com.au | RRP: $varies

At launch this was the world's first glass rear projection architectural screen, but world firsts or not, what we care about is its top performance. The screen can be installed anywhere glass can be, giving you the option to have a floor-to-ceiling screen.

Highly Commended:
LP Morgan Galleria Noir
www.herma.com.au | RRP: $varies

Well Worth Buying:
ScreenScience Cine-noir
www.screenscience.co m.au| RRP: $varies

 

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