Sanyo Home Theater Projectors

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

Specs: LCD projector, 1920 x 1080, 1200 ANSI lumens, 16.5 lbs, 15.7 in x 13.6 in x 6.1 in

The Bottom Line: While Sanyo's PLV-Z2000 1080p projector does have some performance shortcomings, it's nonetheless a very good value.

Specs: LCD projector, 1920 x 1080, 1200 ANSI lumens, 15000:1, 16.1 lbs, 15.7 in x 13.6 in x 5.7 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: If brightness, a supersharp focus, and the ability to use a corporate network count for more than trim dimensions and realistic colors, Sanyo's PLC-XP56 is the top pick.

Specs: LCD projector, 1024 x 768, 5000 ANSI lumens, 1100:1, 20.3 lbs, 12.6 in x 16.9 in x 6.6 in

Specs: LCD projector, 1920 x 1080, 1200 ANSI lumens, 16.5 lbs, 15.7 in x 13.6 in x 5.7 in

Specs: LCD projector, 1024 x 768, 3500 ANSI lumens, 800:1, HDTV, 18.5 lbs, 12.6 in x 16.9 in x 6.6 in

Specs: LCD projector, 1024 x 768, 2500 ANSI lumens, 400:1, HDTV, 9.7 lbs, 13.1 in x 10 in x 3.5 in

Specs: LCD projector, 1024 x 768, 2000 ANSI lumens, 6.4 lbs, 13 in x 9.3 in x 3.1 in

Specs: LCD projector, 1024 x 768, 2500 ANSI lumens, 450:1, 6.8 lbs, 13.2 in x 9.4 in x 3.1 in

Specs: LCD projector, 1920 x 1080, 1200 ANSI lumens, 10000:1, 16.5 lbs, 15.7 in x 13.6 in x 5.7 in