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Sanyo PLV-Z3 comparison

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Sanyo PLV-Z3

Sanyo PLV-Z3
Samsung SP-A900B

Samsung SP-A900B

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Release date January 15, 2005 August 01, 2009 May 09, 2006
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. 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. Able to match the brightness, image quality, and feature sets of much more expensive models, the Dell 2400MP resets the bar for what you can expect from a mainstream budget projector.
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Features
Digital Video StandardInfo unavailableInfo unavailableHigh-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Lamp Life CycleInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable2000 hour(s) / 2500 hour(s) (economic mode)
3000 hour(s)
Resolution1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1024 x 768
1024 x 768
Video ModesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable480i
480p
576i
576p
720p
1080i
Info unavailable
Color SupportInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Info unavailable
Built-in DevicesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSpeaker
Info unavailable
TypeNone
Info unavailableNone
None
None
Device TypeLCD projector - High Definition 720p
DLP projector
LCD projector - High Definition 720p
DLP projector - High Definition 720p
DLP projector
TypeInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Speaker(s) - Integrated
None
Video Input DeviceNone
Info unavailableNone
None
None
Service & SupportInfo unavailable2 year warranty
Info unavailable1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Native Aspect RatioWidescreen
Info unavailableWidescreen
4:3
4:3
Weight9 lbs
21.6 lbs
10.8 lbs
5.5 lbs
2.4 lbs
Power Consumption Operational210 Watt
390 Watt
290 Watt
325 Watt
200 Watt
Sound Output ModeInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMono 2 Watt
Info unavailable
Input DeviceRemote control
Info unavailableRemote control
Remote control
Remote control
Video OutputInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
RGB
Info unavailable
Video InputRGB ( PAL ) - HDTV
S-Video ( NTSC )
Component video ( PAL-M )
Composite video ( PAL-N )
( SECAM )
( NTSC 4.43 )
S-Video - HDTV
DVI
Component video
Composite video
RGB ( PAL )
S-Video ( NTSC )
Component video ( PAL-M )
Composite video ( PAL-N )
( SECAM )
( PAL 60 )
( NTSC 4.43 )
RGB ( NTSC ) - HDTV
S-Video ( PAL-D )
Component video ( PAL-H )
Composite video ( PAL-I )
( PAL-M )
( PAL-N )
( PAL-B/G )
( SECAM L )
( SECAM K1 )
( NTSC 4.43 )
( SECAM B/G )
( SECAM D/K )
RGB ( PAL-D ) - HDTV
S-Video ( PAL-H )
Composite video ( PAL-I )
( PAL-M )
( PAL-N )
( PAL-B/G )
( SECAM L )
( SECAM K1 )
( NTSC 3.58 )
( NTSC 4.43 )
( SECAM B/G )
( SECAM D/K )
Dimensions (WxDxH)14.1 in x 10.8 in x 4.6 in
16.9 in x 18.4 in x 7.8 in
15.6 in x 11.8 in x 4.4 in
10.8 in x 8.3 in x 4 in
8.2 in x 6.7 in x 2.5 in
Image Contrast Ratio2000:1
12000:1
6000:1
2100:1
2200:1
Voltage RequiredAC 120/230 V
Info unavailableAC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
Product DescriptionSanyo PLV Z3 - LCD projector
DLP projector
Panasonic PT AX200U - LCD projector
Dell 2400MP - DLP projector
HP Digital Projector Mp2210 - DLP projector
Lamp TypeUHP 135 Watt
Info unavailableUHM 220 Watt
P-VIP 260 Watt
P-VIP 156 Watt
Lens Shift DirectionVertical
Horizontal
Info unavailableVertical
Horizontal
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Image Brightness800 ANSI lumens
1000 ANSI lumens
2000 ANSI lumens
3000 ANSI lumens
1500 ANSI lumens
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