Projector Reviews

Features
Type: LCD
Native Resolution / Aspect Ratio: 1,280 by 720 / 16:9
Lamp Life: 3,000 hours
Different Lenses Available? No
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 4.09 x 13.19 x 10.63 Weight (pounds): 7.9
Price: $2,999

Connections
Inputs:
Video: HDMI (1), RGB (D-Sub 15) (1), component video (1), S-video (1), composite video (1)
Audio: none
Outputs:
Video: none
Audio: none
Additional: 12v trigger

Ratings

Panasonic PT-AE700U LCD Projector

Build Quality: 88
Fairly flimsy case
Very little light spill

Value: 89
720p for $3,000
Versatile install options

Features: 89
Auto-iris
Extensive color-management options

Performance: 89
Accurate color for the light output
Great deinterlacing

Ergonomics: 86
The shift lever lens adjustment is wonderfully effective
A reset button on the remote? Lame.

Overall Rating: 89
LCD projectors have come a long way, and this Panasonic is one of the best yet. It's not perfect (ahem, black level), but its color and processing go a long way in making up for it.

General Information
PT-AE700U LCD Projector $2,999
Panasonic, (800) 528-8601
www.panasonic.com/projectors
Dealer Locator Code PAN