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  Sharp XR-10X LCD Projector Review
  By Pat

  Front > Hardware > Monitors and Peripherals
  12/13/2005
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As a home theater display

If you haven’t already gathered this (I tend to write out of order, so maybe I already said it and just don’t know it yet), I actually bought this projector to replace both my old standard definition television and the two 19” monitors I had hooked up to my desktop. This is part of a vain attempt to de-geekify my living room (hopeless task btw). So I have it hooked up to a Windows Media Center power computer and a fairly well tricked out A/V system.

Cool? Well yes it is. While a 720p or 1080p projector would be ideal for this application, they are a still a bit pricy and the XR-10X does a fine job standing in.

Obviously this projector does not have tv tuner built in so you are going to have to use an external tuner such as a cable/satellite box, VCR, or (as in my case) a computer.

Results? MCE works beautifully with this projector, scaling video to the correct resolution and providing a powerful yet simple to operate interface. DVD through my changer also looks good.

I have a warning to keep in mind. Please note that a massive video display will cause your friends (at least those who watch sports, enjoy video games, or are movie buffs) to wonder by more frequently.


Conclusion

The Sharp XR-10X is a steal. At a street price of $900-$1000 US it has precious little competition. But it is much more than affordable; it is also a very good projector.

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Pros

  • 1024 x 768 resolution
  • 2000 lumen output
  • Flexible inputs
  • Attractive case

Cons

  • Trying not to think about how expensive the replacement bulb (~2000 hours at full brightness) is going to be
  • Not really portable
  • Limited zoom range (1:1.2)
  • No DVI/HDMI input
Verdict 9.0 / 10



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