3D-enabled DLP projector chart

When Texas Instruments debuted single-projector, DLP 3D projection technology last year, it spawned a wave of development that few could have predicted. Just eight months since the initial announcement, 32 manufacturers are producing 3D-enabled projectors, with literally hundreds of models available now, from large-venue, high-light-output models to units designed for smaller classrooms and whiteboarding applications.

Unlike past attempts at bringing 3D to projection systems, T.I.'s new technology uses just one projector coupled with "DLP Link" active shutter glasses--no IR emitters, polarizers, or special screens required. The technology works by dividing a projector's 120 Hz output between the left and right eye (60 Hz each), along with synchronization data coming through during ultra-brief "dark" times between active data transmission. (For computers whose graphics cards are incapable of 120 Hz output, upconversion will be automatic.) 3D projectors will also function normally as 2D projectors without image distortion.

The following is a compilation of 3D-enabled DLP projectors introduced in the first quarter of 2010 that are geared toward classroom, auditorium, and lecture hall applications. There are actually numerous additional projectors available for consumer applications (such as home theater) and higher-end applications (such as large cinema screens).

Manufacturer: Acer

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Model Resolution (Pixels, W x H)* Brightness (Lumens)* Contrast Ratio* Application Weight Zoom Keystone Correction Power Consumption (Normal) I/O Networking Speakers
H5360 1,200 x 720 2,500 3,200:1 Classroom 4.9 lbs Digital (2x) ±40 degrees vertical 224 Watts 1 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), 1 component, 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 HDMI, 1 minijack, 1 RS-232   Mono, 2 Watt
P1100 800 x 600 2,600 4,000:1 Classroom 5.2 lbs Digital (2x) ±40 degrees vertical 255 Watts 2 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 HDMI, 1 minijack, 1 RS-232, USB    
P1200 1,024 x 768 3,700 2,600:1 Classroom, large venue 5.2 lbs Optical (1.1x), digital (2x) ±40 degrees vertical 255 Watts 2 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 HDMI, 1 minijack, 1 RS-232, USB   Mono, 2 Watt
P1203 1,024 x 768 2,600 4,000:1 Classroom 5.2 lbs Optical (1.1x), digital (2x) ±40 degrees vertical 230 Watts 2 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 HDMI, 1 minijack, 1 RS-232, USB   Mono, 2 Watt
P1206 1,024 x 768 3,500 3,700:1 Classroom, large venue 5.5 lbs            
P1303W 1,280 x 768 3,100 3,700:1 Classroom, large venue 5.5 lbs            
P5205 1,024 x 768 4,000 2,500:1 Large venue 7.2 lbs Optical (1.3x), digital (2x) ±40 degrees vertical 425 Watts 3 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, two in, one out), 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 HDMI, 2 minijacks (one in, one out), 1 RS-232, USB RJ-45 Two 5 Watt
P5271 1,024 x 768 3,100 3,700:1 Classroom, large venue 8.9 lbs Optical (1.6x), digital (2x) ±40 degrees vertical 290 Watts 2 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 HDMI, 1 DVI, 1 minijack, 1 RS-232, USB   Mono, 2 Watt
P5271i 1,024 x 768 3,100 3,700:1 Classroom, large venue 9.2 lbs       3 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, two in, one out), 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 HDMI, 1 DVI, 2 minijacks (one in, one out), 1 RS-232, USB RJ-45, 802.11b/g/n Mono, 2 Watt
P5290 1,024 x 768 4,000 3,700:1 Large venue 8.9 lbs Optical (1.6x), digital (2x) ±40 degrees vertical 345 Watts 3 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, two in, one out), 1 S-video, 1 HDMI, 1 DVI, 2 minijacks, 1 RS-232, USB   Mono, 2 Watt
S5200 1,024 x 768 3,000 2,500:1 Classroom 7.7 lbs Digital (8x)          
X1130P 800 x 600 2,500 3,000:1 Classroom 5.07 lbs Optical (1.1x), digital (2x) ±40 degrees vertical 280 Watts 1 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 RS-232    
X1161 800 x 600 2,500 4,000:1 Classroom 4.9 lbs Digital (2x) ±40 degrees vertical 224 Watts 1 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), 1 S-video, 1 composite, USB    
X1261 1,024 x 768 2,500 3,700:1 Classroom 4.9 lbs Digital (2x) ±40 degrees vertical 224 Watts 1 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), 1 component, 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 minijack, 1 RS-232   Mono, 2 Watt
 

Manufacturer: BenQ

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Model Resolution (Pixels, W x H)* Brightness (Lumens)* Contrast Ratio* Application Weight Zoom Keystone Correction Power Consumption (Normal) I/O Networking Speakers
MP670 1,024 x 768 3,200 3,000:1 Classroom, large venue 6.06 lbs 1.1x Automatic (unspecified) 290 Watts 2 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, one in, one out), 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 HDMI, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), stereo RCA audio, 1 RS-232, USB RJ-45 Mono, 10 Watt
MP772 ST 1,024 x 768 2,500 3,500:1 Classroom 7.7 lbs   ±30 degrees vertical 295 Watts 2 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, one in, one out), 1 S-video, 1 composite, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), 1 RS-232 RJ-45 Two 5 Watt
MP776 1,024 x 768 3,500 4,000:1 Classroom, large venue 7.7 lbs 1.3x Auto/manual (±40 degrees vertical) 425 Watts 3 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, two in, one out), 1 S-video, 1 HDMI, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), stereo RCA audio, 1 RS-232 RJ-45 Two 5 Watt
MP776 ST 1,024 x 768 3,500 3,500:1 Classroom, large venue 7.7 lbs   Auto/manual (±30 degrees vertical) 390 Watts 3 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, two in, one out), 1 S-video, 1 HDMI, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), stereo RCA audio, 1 RS-232 RJ-45 Two 5 Watt
MP777 1,024 x 768 4,000 4,000:1 Large venue 7.7 lbs 1.3x Auto/manual (±40 degrees vertical) 425 Watts 3 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, two in, one out), 1 S-video, 1 HDMI, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), stereo RCA audio, 1 RS-232 RJ-45 Two 5 Watt
MP782 ST 1,280 x 800 2,500 3,500:1 Classroom 7.7 lbs   ±30 degrees vertical 315 Watts 2 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, one in, one out), DVI-D, 1 S-video, 1 composite, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), stereo RCA audio, 1 RS-232 RJ-45 Two 5 Watt
 

Manufacturer: Dell

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Model Resolution (Pixels, W x H)* Brightness (Lumens)* Contrast Ratio* Application Weight Zoom Keystone Correction Power Consumption (Normal) I/O Networking Speakers
1510X 1,024 x 768 3,000 2,100:1 Classroom, large venue 5.2 lbs 1.2x +40/-35 degrees vertical 287 Watts 3 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, two in, one out), HDMI, 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 stereo minijack, stereo RCA audio, 1 mic input, USB RJ-45 Mono, 8 Watt
1610HD 1,280 x 800 3,000 2,100:1 Classroom, large venue 5.2 lbs   +40/-35 degrees vertical 287 Watts 3 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, two in, one out), HDMI, 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 stereo minijack, stereo RCA audio, 1 mic input, RS-232, USB RJ-45 Mono, 8 Watt
M210X 1,024 x 768 2,000 2,100:1 Mobile, classroom 2.6 lbs   +40/-35 degrees vertical 210 Watts 1 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), HDMI, 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 minijack, USB   Mono, 1 Watt
M410HD 1,280 x 800 2,000 2,100:1 Mobile, classroom 2.6 lbs 1.1x +40/-35 degrees vertical 210 Watts 1 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), HDMI, 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 minijack, USB   Mono, 1 Watt
 

Manufacturer: InFocus

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Model Resolution (Pixels, W x H)* Brightness (Lumens)* Contrast Ratio* Application Weight Zoom Keystone Correction Power Consumption (Normal) I/O Networking Speakers
IN2112 800 x 600 3,000 2,100:1 Classroom, large venue 7 lbs 1.2x ±30 degrees vertical 288 Watts 2 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), 2 component, 1 S-video, 1 composite, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), 1 RS-232, USB   Two 5 Watt
IN2114 1,024 x 768 3,000 2,100:1 Classroom, large venue 7 lbs 1.2x ±30 degrees vertical 288 Watts 2 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), 2 component, 1 S-video, 1 composite, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), 1 RS-232, USB RJ-45 Two 5 Watt
IN2116 1,280 x 800 3,000 2,100:1 Classroom, large venue 7 lbs 1.2x ±30 degrees vertical 288 Watts 2 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), 2 component, 1 S-video, 1 composite, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), 1 RS-232, USB RJ-45 Two 5 Watt
IN3114 1,024 x 768 3,500 2,100:1 Classroom, large venue 7 lbs 1.2x ±30 degrees vertical 288 Watts 2 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), 2 component, HDMI, USB DisplayLink, 1 S-video, 1 composite, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), 1 RS-232, USB RJ-45 Two 5 Watt
IN3116 1,280 x 800 3,500 2,100:1 Classroom, large venue 7 lbs 1.2x ±30 degrees vertical 288 Watts 2 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), 2 component, HDMI, USB DisplayLink, 1 S-video, 1 composite, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), 1 RS-232, USB RJ-45 Two 5 Watt
 

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi

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Model Resolution (Pixels, W x H)* Brightness (Lumens)* Contrast Ratio* Application Weight Zoom Keystone Correction Power Consumption (Normal) I/O Networking Speakers
XD600 1,024 x 768 4,500 2,000:1 Large venue 7.9 lbs 1.5x   390 Watts 1 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), HDMI, 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 stereo minijack, 1 RS-232   Mono, 10 Watt
 

Manufacturer: NEC

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Model Resolution (Pixels, W x H)* Brightness (Lumens)* Contrast Ratio* Application Weight Zoom Keystone Correction Power Consumption (Normal) I/O Networking Speakers
NP115 800 x 600 2,500 2,000:1 Classroom 5.5 lbs     233 Watts 2 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, one in, one out), 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 stereo minijack, stereo RCA audio, 1 RS-232   Mono, 7 Watt
NP210 1,024 x 768 2,200 2,000:1 Classroom 5.5 lbs   ±40 degrees vertical 233 Watts 1 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 stereo minijack, 1 RS-232   Mono, 7 Watt
NP215 1,024 x 768 2,500 2,000:1 Classroom 5.5 lbs 1.1x ±40 degrees vertical 242 Watts 1 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 stereo minijack, 1 RS-232 RJ-45 Mono, 7 Watt
 

Manufacturer: Sharp

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Model Resolution (Pixels, W x H)* Brightness (Lumens)* Contrast Ratio* Application Weight Zoom Keystone Correction Power Consumption (Normal) I/O Networking Speakers
PG-D2500X 1,024 x 768 2,500 1,100:1 Classroom 6.2 lbs 1.2x   274 Watts 1 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), HDMI, DVI-I, 1 S-video, 1 composite, USB, 1 RS-232   Mono, 7 Watt
PG-D2710X 1,024 x 768 2,700 2,000:1 Classroom 6.2 lbs 1.2x   274 Watts 1 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), HDMI, DVI-I, 1 S-video, 1 composite, USB, 1 RS-232 RJ-45 Mono, 7 Watt
PG-D3010X 1,024 x 768 3,000 2,000:1 Classroom, large venue 6.2 lbs 1.2x   322 Watts 1 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), HDMI, DVI-I, 1 S-video, 1 composite, USB, 1 RS-232 RJ-45 Mono, 7 Watt
PG-D3510X 1,024 x 768 3,500 2,000:1 Classroom, large venue 6.2 lbs 1.2x   322 Watts 1 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), HDMI, DVI-I, 1 S-video, 1 composite, USB, 1 RS-232 RJ-45 Mono, 7 Watt
PG-D40W3D 1,280 x 800 4,000 2,500:1 Large venue 12.8 lbs       2 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, one in, one out), HDMI, DVI-I, 1 S-video, 1 composite, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), stereo RCA audio, USB, 1 RS-232 RJ-45 Two 5 Watt
PG-D45X3D 1,024 x 768 4,500 2,500:1 Large venue 12.8 lbs 1.15x   429 Watts 2 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, one in, one out), HDMI, DVI-I, 1 S-video, 1 composite, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), stereo RCA audio, USB, 1 RS-232 RJ-45 Two 5 Watt
XR-55X 1,024 x 768 2,700 2,000:1 Classroom 6.2 lbs 1.2x   274 Watts 2 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, one in, one out), 1 S-video, 1 composite, 1 stereo minijack, stereo RCA audio, 1 RS-232, USB   Mono, 7 Watt
 

Manufacturer: Viewsonic

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Model Resolution (Pixels, W x H)* Brightness (Lumens)* Contrast Ratio* Application Weight Zoom Keystone Correction Power Consumption (Normal) I/O Networking Speakers
PJD5112 800 x 600 2,600 2,000:1 Classroom 5.7 lbs 1.2x ±40 degrees vertical 235 Watts 3 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, two in, one out), 1 S-video, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), 1 RS-232   Mono, 2 Watt
PJD6211 1,024 x 768 2,500 2,000:1 Classroom 5.86 lbs 1.2x ±30 degrees vertical 235 Watts 3 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, two in, one out), 1 S-video, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), 1 RS-232    
PJD6221 1,024 x 768 2,700 2,800:1 Classroom 5.9 lbs 1.2x ±40 degrees vertical 235 Watts 3 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, two in, one out), 1 S-video, stereo minijack, 1 RS-232 RJ-45 Two 2 Watt
PJD6241 1,024 x 768 3,200 3,200:1 Classroom, large venue 5.9 lbs 1.2x ±40 degrees vertical 305 Watts 3 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, two in, one out), 1 S-video, 3 stereo minijacks (two in, one out), 1 RS-232, USB RJ-45 Two 5 Watt
PJD6251 1,024 x 768 3,700 2,000:1 Classroom, large venue 6.1 lbs 1.2x ±40 degrees vertical 350 Watts 3 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, two in, one out), HDMI, 1 S-video, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), 1 RS-232 RJ-45 Two 5 Watt
PJD6531W 1,280 x 800 3,000 2,000:1 Classroom, large venue 5.9 lbs 1.2x ±40 degrees vertical 305 Watts 3 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, two in, one out), HDMI, 1 S-video, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), 1 RS-232 RJ-45 Two 5 Watt
PJD6381 1,024 x 768 2,500 2,400:1 Classroom 5.9 lbs   ±40 degrees vertical 305 Watts 3 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, two in, one out), HDMI, 1 S-video, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), 1 RS-232 RJ-45 Two 5 Watt
 

Manufacturer: Vivitek

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Model Resolution (Pixels, W x H)* Brightness (Lumens)* Contrast Ratio* Application Weight Zoom Keystone Correction Power Consumption (Normal) I/O Networking Speakers
D511 1,024 x 768 2,600 2,300:1 Classroom 4.2 lbs 1.1x ±30 degrees vertical 205 Watts 1 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), HDMI, 1 S-video, 1 composite, stereo minijack, 1 RS-232, USB   Mono, 1 Watt
D535 1,024 x 768 3,200 2,300:1 Classroom, large venue 4.2 lbs 1.1x ±30 degrees vertical 240 Watts 1 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15), HDMI, 1 S-video, 1 composite, stereo minijack, stereo RCA audio, 1 RS-232, USB    
D835 1,024 x 768 3,200 2,500:1 Classroom, large venue 5.7 lbs 1.1x ±15 degrees vertical 240 Watts 3 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, two in, one out), 1 S-video, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), stereo RCA audio,1 RS-232, USB   Mono, 2 Watt
D837 1,024 x 768 3,200 2,500:1 Classroom, large venue 5.7 lbs 1.1x ±15 degrees vertical 240 Watts 3 RGB (Mini D-Sub 15, two in, one out), HDMI, 1 S-video, 2 stereo minijacks (one in, one out), stereo RCA audio,1 RS-232, USB RJ-45 Mono, 2 Watt
* Specifications reported by manufacturers may be estimations or approximations.
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