Sanyo PLV-Z2000 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Z2000 really does cut the cinephile mustard

Pros: Excellent black level ; Quiet running noise ; Super-sharp images

Cons: Noticeable iris ---grind--- noise ; Ordinary standard-definition performance ; Plain ugly

Verdict: Overall, this can be considered an above average performer. Factor in the price and the Z2000 begins to look like a bit of a steal. Its black level performance alone should be enough to convince doubters that LCD can take it to any other projection ...

Review summary: It is a great time to be a home theater enthusiast. Sure, the format war between rivals HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc has been distracting. But the price of 1080p projectors has fallen from the stratosphere to price levels many can actually afford. Prices ...

Pros: ? Good Value, ? Easy placement with H/V Lens shift and 2:1 zoom lens, ? Whisper Quiet, ? No Light Spill into room

Cons: ? Not very bright, ? Poor Documentation (Mounting screw size unavailable), ? Black levels could be improved, ? Cosmetic's of exterior case not fitting snugly together

Verdict: Going into this review I wasn't sure what type of image to expect from a "budget" 1080p projector. While the image produced is quite acceptable, there are a few shortcomings that I found. Most notable was light output that wasn't quite as bright as I ...

Review summary: Can this full high definition LCD projector compete with similarly priced DLP models?

Verdict: In some ways the Z2000 is a ground-breaking piece of kit. Certainly its black levels redefine what we consider possible from an affordable LCD model. And these, together with its extreme HD sharpness, may be enough to entice budget buyers to part with ...

Review summary: sanyo plv-z2000 review: Despite some performance shortcomings of the Sanyo PLV-Z2000 projector, it's nonetheless a competent and feature-rich 1080p entry.

Pros: Accurate colour decoding, Independent memory per input, Comprehensive connectivity, Both horizontal and vertical lens shift

Cons: Primary and secondary colour accuracy is way off, particularly red and green.

Verdict: Despite some performance shortcomings of the Sanyo PLV-Z2000 projector, it's nonetheless a competent and feature-rich 1080p entry.