Front Projectors

Type: LCD
Native Resolution / Aspect Ratio: 1,280 by 720 / 16:9
Lamp Life: 1,700 to 3,000 hours
Different Lenses Available? No
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 4.9 x 16 x 12.2
Weight (pounds): 11.5
Price: $2,499

Connections

Inputs
Video: HDMI (1), D-Sub 15-pin (1), component video (1), S-video (1), composite video (1)
Audio: None

Outputs
Video: None
Audio: None
Additional: RS-232 port (1), SCART port (1), trigger output (1)

Ratings: Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 LCD Projector

Build Quality: 91
• Attractive pearlescent finish and sexy curves
• Backlit remote

Value: 94
• One of the least expensive 720p projectors we've reviewed, but you wouldn't know it by the performance

Features: 96
• Adjustable iris and custom gamma controls
• It has a ton of picture settings

Performance: 90
• Resolution is better than EDTV, but it's not quite HDTV
• The picture is rich and wonderfully noise free

Ergonomics: 96
• 100 percent vertical and 50 percent horizontal lens shift
• Automatic aspect-ratio detection

Overall Rating: 93
While its resolution is average, the Cinema 550 boasts an excellent contrast ratio and black level, solid film processing, little digital noise, and highly configurable color settings—all for an outstanding price.

General Information
PowerLite Cinema 550 LCD Projector, $2,499
Epson
(800) GO-EPSON
www.Epson.com