Panasonic PT-AX100U LCD Projector Review

gene · #1 10-03-2006, 12:21 AM

The PT-AX100U is every bit as enticing as the preceding model - more so if you figure in the fact that this projector comes with better initial calibration, better benchmark scores and an improved lamp with plenty of lumen output. On top of that it is debuting at $200 less than the starting MSRP of the PT-AE900U. If you are looking for an LCD projector that will take you into the big screen experience for a reasonable amount of money I don't see how the Panasonic wouldn't make the top of your shopping list.

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Hi Ho · #2 10-03-2006, 01:51 AM

Excellent review! I keep thinking about projectors but I have been since I started researching the AE700 when it was new.

Someday I might actually buy one. The Panasonic models keep getting better!

You just had to include that Sunday Night Football game didn't you.... That was just a bad game...

Davidt1 · #3 10-03-2006, 09:19 AM

Thanks for the review. No special pricing on the AX100 at VA though

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Clint DeBoer · #4 10-03-2006, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Hi Ho

You just had to include that Sunday Night Football game didn't you.... That was just a bad game...

Miserable game... It's cool to see the quarterback has really matured though. I would not have thought 'da Bears' would have been able to do what they did.

therealgiblet · #5 10-03-2006, 10:08 AM

See above o_O

jcPanny · #6 10-03-2006, 11:30 AM

Great review of the new Panny! It is exciting to see the front projection products getting better and cheaper every year.

Gene,
I think you need to edit this paragraph to refer to the AE900U and AE100U models, both of which have the D5 panel.

"Let's get a quick overview of the highlights (those of you familiar with the PT-AE700U will recognize most of these). In addition to the D5 panel specifications shown earlier, the AE900U features:"

Clint DeBoer · #7 10-03-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jcPanny

I think you need to edit this paragraph to refer to the AE900U and AE100U models, both of which have the D5 panel.

Great catch - that was a hold out sentence that shouldn't have been there...

jigesh · #8 10-03-2006, 02:58 PM

Some of the screenshots (like those of Menu and the ones from "House" with red-wall in the background) show "blockiness" which I assume is due to JPEG compression effects on the photographs and were not visible on the projector screen.

Great review; Thanks!

By the way, you mention you used Denon 3930 - so I guess its review is also in the offing!!

Jigesh

Clint DeBoer · #9 10-03-2006, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jigesh

Some of the screenshots (like those of Menu and the ones from "House" with red-wall in the background) show "blockiness" which I assume is due to JPEG compression effects on the photographs and were not visible on the projector screen.

Yes, compression artifacts.

ned · #10 10-03-2006, 04:34 PM

Projector manufacturers needs to take a lesson from Panasonic - we need a bright projector >2000 ANSI lumens. The recent 1080p are quite anemic. BTW, can the light harmonizer be manualy overiden?