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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 September 19th, 2007 | by Marshal Rosenthal

Conclusions 

To paraphrase, I bet that sci-fi author Isaac Asimov would have created the “Three Laws for Front Projec-tors” if he had ever reviewed one. 

I think the first would be that the projector needs to be sensible in how it works – i.e. you shouldn’t have to fight it to get an image playing. The second would be that it must display video of sufficient quality that it doesn’t keep reminding you that you were unable to afford something better. And the last law would be that it should make the time spent watching as much of a pleasure as a night out at the movies – sans the steep cost of popcorn and a beverage, natch. 

That the PowerLite does all of this without cutting corners or cannibalizing features is good, but that it has such a low price for gaining admittance to the 1080p club makes it even better. Consider this a highly-recommended purchase.

Pros:

• Provides a bright and high contrast ratio
• High-resolution image
• Wide array of control and convenience settings
• Plenty of extra functionality such as lens shift, security slot, control deactivation, etc.

Cons:
 
• Replacing the air filter can be overlooked and result in degraded performance
• A bit lightweight
• Remote not quite ergonomic for extended holding