Hitachi Home Theater Projectors

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

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

The Bottom Line: Although not the brightest, lightest, or most feature-filled projector on the market, the Hitachi Performa CP-RS55 can lay claim to the best price tag, and it may well represent the best all-round value available.

Specs: LCD projector, 800 x 600, 1500 ANSI lumens, 400:1, HDTV, 4.9 lbs, 11.2 in x 8 in x 2.9 in

The Bottom Line: With lens shift, high resolution, and plenty of adjustments, this LCD projector stands out from the midpriced pack.

Specs: LCD projector, 1280 x 720, 1200 ANSI lumens, 1200:1, HDTV, 9.9 lbs, 13.4 in x 11 in x 4.3 in

Specs: LCD projector, 1024 x 768, 4000 ANSI lumens, 1000:1, 15.4 lbs, 16.5 in x 12.6 in x 5.5 in

Specs: LCD projector, 1024 x 768, 2500 ANSI lumens, 500:1, 3.7 lbs, 10.8 in x 8.1 in x 2.3 in

Specs: LCD projector, 1024 x 768, 2500 ANSI lumens, 500:1, DTV, 7.3 lbs, 12 in x 9.8 in x 4.2 in

Specs: LCD projector, 1024 x 768, 2200 ANSI lumens, 500:1, HDTV, 7.7 lbs, 13.4 in x 10.6 in x 3.9 in

Specs: LCD projector, 1024 x 768, 3000 ANSI lumens, 7.7 lbs, 13.4 in x 10.6 in x 3.9 in

Specs: LCD projector, 1280 x 800, 2000 ANSI lumens, 500:1, 3.7 lbs, 10.8 in x 8.1 in x 2.3 in