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Panasonic PT-AE900U comparison

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Product name
Panasonic PT-AE900U

Panasonic PT-AE900U
Samsung SP-A900B

Samsung SP-A900B

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BenQ MP512 ST

BenQ MP512 ST
Samsung SP-A800B

Samsung SP-A800B
Panasonic PT-AE3000U

Panasonic PT-AE3000U
Price Check Prices Check Prices $528.00 to $679.00 Check Prices $1,799.00 to $2,399.00
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Average user rating
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4.5 stars
Release date September 01, 2005 August 01, 2009 June 15, 2008 June 01, 2008
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. The new chip in Samsung's SP-A900B helps it to outperform every projector in its class, including its step-down Joe Kane-designed brother, and to compete favorably against significantly more-expensive three-chip DLP projectors. Priced less than a midsize flat-screen LCD TV, BenQ's MP512 ST DLP projector is a solid, affordable option for people who want a big screen for casual use or gaming. The Samsung SP-A800B delivers the most accurate color of any projector we've tested, and as a whole it outperforms every projector in its price range.
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Features
Digital Video StandardInfo unavailableInfo unavailableHigh-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Lamp Life Cycle3000 hour(s)
Info unavailable3000 hour(s) / 4000 hour(s) (economic mode)
2000 hour(s)
Info unavailable
Resolution1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
800 x 600
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Video ModesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable480i
480p
576i
576p
720p
1080i
480i
480p
576i
576p
720/50p
720/60p
1080/24p
1080/50i
1080/50p
1080/60i
1080/60p
Color SupportUp to 1.07 billion colors
Info unavailable24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Info unavailableUp to 1.07 million colors
Microsoft CertificationInfo unavailableInfo unavailableWorks with Windows Vista
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Built-in DevicesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableStereo speakers
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
TypeNone
Info unavailableNone
Info unavailableNone
Device TypeLCD projector - High Definition 720p
DLP projector
DLP projector
DLP projector - High Definition
LCD projector - High Definition 1080p
TypeNone
Info unavailableSpeaker(s) - Integrated
Info unavailableNone
Service & SupportInfo unavailable2 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Video Input DeviceNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Native Aspect RatioWidescreen
Info unavailable4:3
Widescreen
Widescreen
Weight7.9 lbs
21.6 lbs
4.9 lbs
22 lbs
16.1 lbs
Power Consumption Operational180 Watt
390 Watt
280 Watt
380 Watt
240 Watt
Sound Output ModeInfo unavailableInfo unavailable3D Sound 5 Watt
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Input DeviceRemote control
Info unavailableRemote control
Info unavailableRemote control
Video InputRGB ( PAL ) - HDTV
S-Video ( NTSC )
Component video ( PAL-M )
Composite video ( PAL-N )
( SECAM )
( PAL 60 )
( NTSC 4.43 )
S-Video - HDTV
DVI
Component video
Composite video
RGB ( PAL )
S-Video ( NTSC )
Component video ( SECAM )
Composite video
RGB
S-Video
Component video
Composite video
RGB ( PAL )
S-Video ( NTSC )
Component video ( PAL-M )
Composite video ( PAL-N )
( SECAM )
( PAL 60 )
( NTSC 4.43 )
Dimensions (WxDxH)13.2 in x 10.6 in x 4.1 in
16.9 in x 18.4 in x 7.8 in
10 in x 8.4 in x 3.5 in
15.4 in x 18.9 in x 8.3 in
18.1 in x 11.8 in x 5.1 in
Image Contrast Ratio5500:1
12000:1
2500:1
10000:1
/ 60000:1 (dynamic)
Voltage RequiredAC 120/230 V
Info unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
Product DescriptionPanasonic PT AE900U - LCD projector
DLP projector
BenQ MP512 ST - DLP projector
Samsung SP-A800B - DLP projector
Panasonic PT AE3000U - LCD projector
Lamp TypeUHM 130 Watt
Info unavailable185 Watt
300 Watt
UHM 165 Watt
Lens Shift DirectionInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableVertical
Horizontal
Image Brightness1100 ANSI lumens
1000 ANSI lumens
2200 ANSI lumens
1000 ANSI lumens
1600 ANSI lumens
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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$2,379.95
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$1,799.00
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$2,228.00
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