Compare Prices : Sanyo PLV-Z3000 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Accurate color decoding ; solid connectivity ; well-rounded feature package with horizontal and vertical lens shift

Cons: Inaccurate primary colors bring down the overall color fidelity ; not very bright

Verdict: Sanyo's affordable 1080p front projector has its share of flaws, but still represents a good value in its category.

Review summary: Not only does this projector offer improved contrast over last year's popular Z2000, but the big news is that it is the first home theater projector under $10,000 to offer 5:5 pulldown.

Review summary: The PLV-Z3000 is easily mounted on the ceiling if you want to keep it out the way

Pros: Pictures very pleasing overall ; Flexible optics ; Runs very quietly

Cons: Disappointing upscaling ; No screen-triggering

Verdict: With the Z3000 installed in a darkened room, I engaged the 'eco' lamp mode - which improves black levels to the extent where the variable-iris (which can crush shadow-depth) can be turned off - and carried out a calibration

Review summary: An extremely impressive entry from Sanyo that, like many rivals, suffers at the hands of the InFocus IN80

Pros: Great specification ; exceptional motion handling ; punchy, detailed pictures ; extremely flexible and easy to use

Cons: Some stepping in standard-def edges ; some rivals offer greater fine detail recovery