Other Projector Brands
More names in projection technology
Brands like Optoma and InFocus may loom large in the projector market, but there are a lot of players out there - some well known, others less so. Looking at some of the other brand names will broaden your options and help you find the ideal projector to suit your needs.
BenQ
A popular name in Europe, BenQ is less dominant in North America. Their DLP projection line-up encompasses several business and home theater projectors, including the smallest wireless projector in the world. BenQ offers a number of special features like color matching, whisper quiet air flow, and “Senseye Technology” for great color and video.
Sony
Though not the best entry-level choice, Sony offers a variety of LCD projectors for multimedia and home cinema. From ultra portable “Road Warrior” models, to portable / tabletop projectors and much brighter fixed installation projection, Sony projectors are solidly build. Business features include wired and / or wireless networking, and Sony makes a couple of high contrast, high resolution home theater projectors.
Mitsubishi
Covering all the ground from home theater to fixed installation, micro and ultra portables, and even a one-pound pocket projector, Mitsubishi has a lot to offer in the DLP projection market. The Mitsubishi line-up includes widescreen projectors (WXGA / 15:9) for business, and the company prides itself on color reproduction for both multimedia and video.
Sharp
Sharp makes DLP and LCD multimedia projectors for education and business applications - everything from lightweight, portable projectors to network-capable projection systems for large venues. They also make several high definition DLP projectors for home theater, and all of their machines score high in terms of visual design.
Hitachi
With only one LCD projector geared at home theater, Hitachi isn’t a major player in the home cinema market, but they do offer several mid-size and portable LCD projectors for use primarily in schools, offices and large venues.
Dell
Dell isn’t a huge presence in the world of projectors either, but they make four affordably-priced multimedia DLP projectors. They start light (2.4 pounds) and stay fairly small (under ten pounds), and all boast full connectivity as well as standard zoom and keystone correction.
Toshiba
Offering mobility, several conference room projectors and a futuristic-looking multimedia projector with an integrated DVD player, Toshiba is another small but noteworthy competitor in the projection display system field.
Yamaha
Yamaha only makes a few projectors, all of them aimed at home theater. They don’t come cheap, but Yamaha projectors have garnered glowing reviews for image quality and design.
