Woot has a decent looking DLP projector for $599. There is also a $200 rebate, getting it down to $399. Not bad.
updates: Its sold out at Woot, but Tigerdirect has it for $669 – $200 rebate.
Features:
- Native Aspect Ratio: 16×9
- Supported Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9
- Brightness: High Bright: 900 Lumens, Whisper: 720 Lumens
- Contrast Ratio: 2000:1 Full On/Full Off
- Display Technology: 0.55†DarkChip2 480p 12° DDR, DLP by Texas Instruments
- Data Compatibility: 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768
- Video Compatibility: Full NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1035i, 1080i, 1080p/24, 1080p/30, 1080p/50, 1080p/60
- Color Wheel (DLP Only): 6 segment, 4-speed, D65 (6500K) color calibration
- Native Resolution: 854×480
- Projector Placement: Ceiling Projection, Front Projection, Rear Projection
- SMPTE Brightness: up to 11.5’ (3.5m) wide on a 1.0 gain screen
- Lamp Wattage: Whisper: 160 Watts, High Bright: 200 Watts
- Lamp Life: Whisper: 3000 Hours
- High Bright: 3000 Hours
- Standard Lens Zoom: 1.2 : 1
- Standard Lens Throw Ratio: 1.76:1 – 2.12:1 (Distance/Width)
- Standard Lens Image Offset Ratio: 128%
- Standard Lens Projection Distance: 5 – 20 ft
- Digital Keystone Correction (Vertical): +/- 20°
- Projector Warranty: 1 Year
- Lamp Warranty: 6 months
- Accessories Warranty: 90 Days
- Typical Power Consumption: 250 Watts
- Maximum Power Consumption: 300 Watts
Inputs and Outputs
- DVI: 1
- M1: 1
- HDMI: 1
- Component (RCA): 1
- VESA (HD15): 1
- S-Video: 1
- Composite (RCA): 1
- Standard Definition TV: Inputs: Component RCA, S-Video, Composite RCA
- Enhanced Definition TV: Inputs: HDMI, Component RCA, M1-DA
- High Definition TV: Inputs: HDMI, Component RCA, M1-DA
- Computer: Inputs: M1-DA
- HDCP Support: Yes
- 12v trigger for motorized screens (3.5 mm mini-jack)
