LG follows Korean rival Samsung into the pocket projector market, with decent if expensive results

Really well designed and genuinely tiny. Decent connectivity by pocket projection standards. DivX playback supported. Produces sharp, bright pictures

Contrast could be better. A bit expensive versus rival machines. No lens cover

Samsung's first 'pocket' projector proves ultra-small doesn't have to mean ultra-rubbish

Tiny dimensions. Decent picture quality, particularly for the size. Bright enough to sustain a surprisingly large image

Composite video input is the only easy video connection as standard. No zoom. Quite noisy for such a little chap. Limited HD video support

An HD-ready DLP projector costing just £550 really should be rubbish. But this gaming-focused model performs well beyond its price tag

Remarkably good value. Attractive and very portable design. Comes with decent carry bag. Separate audio system is a clever touch. Respectable picture quality

The sound system is pretty feeble. Obvious DLP rainbow effect on pictures. Runs very hot. Its cooling fans can get noisy

It might've been around for a while, but this Full HD Sony projector can still mix it up with newfangled rivals

Pleasant exterior design. Full HD spec. Natural colour balance, good detail and sharp edge defnition. Insightful black levels

Some issues with tricky motion

A surprisingly affordable DLP video and data projector that fits in your pocket. Even if you're wearing particularly tight jeans

Amazingly small and pretty with it. Shows dark scenes well. Audio built in and not as horrific as expected. Not a bad price for cutting-edge tech

The picture is woefully short of brightness, especially at larger image sizes. Colours bleed occasionally. Very limited video connectivity

The improved contrast and colours of JVC's latest D-ILA projector are enough to give its more established LCD and DLP rivals colourful, vivid nightmares

Frequently stunning picture quality, especially when it comes to contrast. Decent price. Easy to set up. Runs pretty quietly

Colours occasionally look slightly off. More colour management would have been nice. No VGA PC port

It might look like an ugly duckling, but this Sanyo packs some serious specs - and a cracking picture

Easy to set up. Full HD 1080p spec. Smooth motion. Good contrast levels. Sharp, clean image

Pipped for absolute detail recovery

Projectors have a reputation for being an absolute 'mare to set up. This 1080p Epson promises otherwise…

Simple to set-up. Full HD resolution. Rich, vivid colours, decent detail and clean presentation

Black levels can lack solidity. Struggles at times with fast motion

It might have humdrum looks, but under this 1080p Panasonic projector's dour exterior lies a real party animal

Superb set-up procedure. Full HD spec with three HDMI inputs. Colourful, natural and detailed video. Smooth motion. Quiet operation

Uninspiring looks

Sanyo's sub-£1000 projector promises super-quiet operation and bags of detail - can it do enough to worry the likes of InFocus and Panasonic?