All Projectors/Presentation Devices

The Bottom Line: Despite limited installation flexibility, the Mitsubishi HC3000U is one of the best values in DLP front projectors available today.

Specs: DLP projector, 1280 x 768, 1000 ANSI lumens, 4000:1, HDTV, 6.4 lbs, 12.2 in x 9.6 in x 3.9 in

The Bottom Line: The Optoma H78DC3 is an excellent choice for anyone looking to put together a quality front-projection home theater on a budget.

Specs: DLP projector, 1280 x 720, 800 ANSI lumens, 4000:1, EDTV, HDTV, SDTV, 16.3 lbs, 16.9 in x 12 in x 5.3 in

The Bottom Line: Nothing short of a complete theater--including speakers and screen--Epson's MovieMate 25 does it all, although it's not as bright as we'd like.

Specs: LCD projector, 854 x 480, 1200 ANSI lumens, 1000:1, 15 lbs, 13.4 in x 12.2 in x 7.1 in

The Bottom Line: Very attractive design combined with decent performance and an affordable price make the Hitachi HDPJ52 an excellent value in LCD front projection.

Specs: LCD projector, 1280 x 720, 1200 ANSI lumens, 7000:1, HDTV, 10.8 lbs, 13.4 in x 11.2 in x 5.7 in

Specs: DLP projector, 854 x 480, 900 ANSI lumens, 2000:1, DTV, 9.3 lbs, 14.2 in x 14.2 in x 4.7 in

The Bottom Line: Despite its less-than-optimal brightness and buggy software, the feature-packed HP mp3135w comes about as close as you can to a one-size-fits-all LAN projector.

Specs: DLP projector, 1024 x 768, 1800 ANSI lumens, 2000:1, HDTV, 4 lbs, 9 in x 7.8 in x 2.9 in

The Bottom Line: While not quite as impressive as more expensive DLPs, the budget Panasonic PT-AE900U LCD is the champion of its price bracket so far.

Specs: LCD projector, 1280 x 720, 1100 ANSI lumens, 5500:1, HDTV, 7.9 lbs, 13.2 in x 10.6 in x 4.1 in

The Bottom Line: The Sony VPL-PX41 projector features built-in networking and excellent video capabilities, but it is expensive and otherwise undistinguished.

Specs: LCD projector, 1024 x 768, 3500 ANSI lumens, 700:1, DTV, HDTV, 17.2 lbs, 16.5 in x 12.4 in x 4.9 in

The Bottom Line: While its image quality can't compete with that of entry-level 720p DLP projectors, the inexpensive Sanyo PLV-Z3 LCD is a good choice for people on a tight budget.

Specs: LCD projector, 1280 x 720, 800 ANSI lumens, 2000:1, HDTV, 9 lbs, 14.1 in x 10.8 in x 4.6 in

The Bottom Line: It's not the brightest in its class, nor does it have the most-extensive networking features. But the inexpensive Hitachi CP-X443 is a good all-round performer with excellent color.

Specs: LCD projector, 1024 x 768, 2700 ANSI lumens, 400:1, HDTV, 8.4 lbs, 13.2 in x 10.4 in x 3.7 in