CES 2009

Sanyo’s new full-HD LCD projector, the PLV-1080HD, may not sound like an entry-level model at first glance. It comes equipped with 1080p capabilities through its HD 3LCD panel and includes some advanced features that might make you think it’s too good to be true. Along with a contrast ratio of 10,000:1, the projector also offers a newly designed variable iris to make your source material shine. SANYO designed the iris to quickly adjust the amount of light projected every 1/60th of a second. The company says this will make image quality stand out through its rich color and deeper blacks.

But one of the standout features of this LCD projector is its price tag. Priced at just below $2,000, the $1,995-priced PLV-1080HD is designed for everyday living. For HD-quality performance, a projector like the PLV-1080HD may attract the masses.