Hitachi CP-X260

Pros: Bought it at $799, 2500 lumens, auto keystone feature, dual VGA, zoom, replacement bulbs $300.

Cons: The 1w internal speaker, remote is limited to about 25-30' range, longer cooling down time.

The Bottom Line: Will buy this projector again if we need another. 2500 lumens, 1024x768 res, light, durable and quiet enough to not distract. Replacement bulb is less than $300.

Review: We bought this projector for our 500-600 seat church auditorium 12 months ago. At 2500 lumens, it is bright even without a screen. The image looks perfect at 1024x768 XGA native resolution. Contrast ratio at 500:1 is adequate, but noticeable on darker ...