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Dell 5100MP DLP Projector

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  • Projector type: DLP projector
  • Resolution: 1400 x 1050
  • Image brightness: 3300 ANSI lumens
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Dell 5100MP DLP Projector
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part Number: 221-9684
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CNET editors' review

  • Reviewed on: 10/18/2005
  • Released on: 08/01/2005

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  • alaTest.com

    Editors' rating: 84

    Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews of Dell 5100MP from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 70/100. Comparing these reviews to 17518 other Projectors reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = Very Good.

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  • pcworld.com

    Editors' rating: 76

    Summary: The versatile albeit pricey Dell 5100MP delivers bright, high-resolution images, but for best text results it requires a computer set at an SXGA+ resolution.

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  • biosmagazine.co.uk

    Summary: Perfect for corporates looking for high resolution video, excellent connectivity and built-in networking

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CNET editors' buying advice

We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Projectors/Presentation Devices. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of projectors/presentation device.

Understanding Front-projection TVs - DLP

DLP-based projectors come in all prices, resolutions, and picture qualities, so it's tougher than usual to generalize about them. That won't stop us from saying, in general, that DLP projectors can produce a brighter image than their LCD counterparts, and their black-level performance is also usually slightly better. DLPs suffer from the same rainbow effect as their rear-projection brethren, although very expensive three-chip models do not.

Historically, 720p resolution DLP units have cost significantly more than the LCD competition, but in the last year, a slew of more affordable 720p DLP projectors have begun to hit the market. They still cost a bit more than the LCDs and usually don't offer features such as lens shift, but nonetheless, they're destined to seriously increase the popularity of HDTV-resolution DLP models. At the other end of the spectrum, true 1080p resolution DLP projectors are available, such as the Marantz pictured above, that cost a bundle and perform extremely well. The extra resolution of 1080p is especially evident when an image is blown up to projector size.

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Can get extremely bright; decent uniformity; generally better black-level performance than LCD.
More expensive than similar-resolution LCD models; rainbow effect.
Already the most popular technology for home-theater projection, new less-expensive 720p versions will make DLP even more desirable.

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Dell 5100MP DLP Projector: $19.95 - $2,499.00
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Dell 5100MP DLP Projector