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Sanyo PLC-XL50

review DATE:03.05.07

Sanyo PLC-XL50
Left Side Front Ports

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By M. David Stone

Any way you look at it, the Sanyo PLC-XL50 ($2,500 street) is a remarkably different projector, with most of the differences counting very much in its favor. It doesn't look like most projectors, and its shape defies easy description. Unlike most projectors, its measured brightness is higher than the rated brightness (2,000 lumens) rather than lower. Most of all, calling it an ultra-short-throw projector is an understatement, with the PLC-XL50 throwing its maximum 80-inch diagonal image from just inches away.

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Company

Sanyo Corporation

http://www.sanyo.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $4,299.00 List
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3
  • Engine Type: LCD
  • Type: Business
  • Rated Contrast Ratio: 600:1
  • Rated Brightness: 2000 ANSI lumens
  • Native Resolution: 1024 x 768
  • Computer Interfaces: Analog VGA
  • Video Inputs: Component, Composite, S-Video
  • Weight: 16.8 lb

Bottom Line

The Sanyo PLC-XL50 delivers a high-quality image from such a short distance that you can stand less than a foot in front of the screen without casting shadows.

Pros

Incredibly short throw, with 75-inch diagonal image at 3 inches from screen. Bright image. Vibrant colors.

Cons

Big and heavy. Setup takes more work than with most projectors. Maximum 80-inch diagonal image.

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