250 Watt or more Home Theater Projectors

The Bottom Line: One of the better performers in the entry-level 1080p projector race, the Mitsubishi HC6000 also benefits from a comprehensive feature set.

Specs: LCD projector, 1920 x 1080, 1000 ANSI lumens, 15000:1, 12.3 lbs, 13.1 in x 13.9 in x 4.9 in

The Bottom Line: Although stylish and affordable for a 1080p projector, the Mitsubishi HC5000's black level failings prevent it from earning our recommendation.

Specs: LCD projector, 1920 x 1080, 1000 ANSI lumens, 10000:1, HDTV, 12.3 lbs, 13.1 in x 13.9 in x 4.9 in

The Bottom Line: Packed with intense brightness, an abundant feature set, and a minuscule price tag, the Dell 1200MP is ideal for business presentations on a tight budget, but it could face competition from higher-resolution XGA projectors.

Specs: DLP projector, 800 x 600, 2000 ANSI lumens, 2100:1, 4.9 lbs, 9.9 in x 8.4 in x 4 in

The Bottom Line: The HP mp3320 delivers one of the best bargains on the market in terms of brightness, but other budget projectors offer more features and better overall performance.

Specs: DLP projector, 1024 x 768, 2400 ANSI lumens, 2000:1, HDTV, 3.7 lbs, 9.9 in x 8.3 in x 2.8 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: Clearly one of the best buys in the budget SVGA projector market, the Dell 1100MP offers good performance and great features.

Specs: DLP projector, 800 x 600, 1400 ANSI lumens, 2100:1, 4.9 lbs, 9.9 in x 8.4 in x 4 in

Specs: DLP projector, 800 x 600, 1400 ANSI lumens, 2100:1, HDTV, 4.9 lbs, 9.9 in x 8.4 in x 4 in

Specs: DLP projector, 1280 x 768, 2500 ANSI lumens, 2500:1, 3.1 lbs, 8.7 in x 7 in x 2.8 in

Specs: DLP projector, 800 x 600, 1500 ANSI lumens, 2000:1, 5.7 lbs, 10.4 in x 8.6 in x 4.3 in

Specs: LCD projector, 800 x 600, 1800 ANSI lumens, 500:1, 5.7 lbs, 12.9 in x 9.7 in x 3.9 in