Optoma Home Theater Projectors

Specs: DLP projector, 1920 x 1080, 1400 ANSI lumens, 10000:1, HDTV, 19.2 lbs, 16.0 in x 12.2 in x 4.6 in

The Bottom Line: Although a good performer if you use it with a relatively small screen, the Optoma HD81-LV 1080p DLP projector is overly complex and difficult to set up and install.

Specs: DLP projector, 1920 x 1080, 2500 ANSI lumens, 10000:1, 9.9 lbs, 16 in x 12 in x 5.3 in

The Bottom Line: The best value in front projection in its class, the Optoma HD72 is a surprisingly good performer at a ridiculously low price.

Specs: DLP projector, 1280 x 768, 1300 ANSI lumens, 5000:1, EDTV, HDTV, 7.1 lbs, 13.5 in x 9.7 in x 3.7 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: Though a tad pricier than we would have liked, the Optoma MovieTime DV10 does a good job delivering an all-in-one home-theater experience.

Specs: DLP projector, 854 x 480, 1000 ANSI lumens, 4000:1, HDTV, 7.7 lbs, 14.5 in x 10.7 in x 4.6 in

The Bottom Line: Image-quality problems overshadow this projector's impressive features; check out Dell's 3200MP or Mitsubishi's XD50U instead.

Specs: DLP projector, 1024 x 768, 1500 ANSI lumens, 1500:1, HDTV, 3.7 lbs, 9.7 in x 8.3 in x 2.8 in

Specs: DLP projector, 1000:1, 4 oz, 2 in x 4.1 in x 0.6 in

Specs: DLP projector, 1280 x 720, 1600 ANSI lumens, 4000:1, 4 lbs, 10.2 in x 7.4 in x 2.9 in

Specs: DLP projector, 1920 x 1080, 1700 ANSI lumens, 4000:1, 6.4 lbs, 12.8 in x 9.2 in x 3.8 in

Specs: DLP projector, 1024 x 768, 2600 ANSI lumens, 2200:1, 4.4 lbs, 10.2 in x 7.4 in x 2.8 in