Priced less than a midsize LCD TV, BenQ's MP512 ST DLP projector is a solid and affordable option for people who want a big screen for casual use or gaming.

 Extremely affordable; relatively deep black levels for an entry projector.

 Color accuracy leaves a bit to be desired; short on features; resolution too low for serious home theater use; not ideal for screen sizes larger than 92 inches wide.

 Priced less than a midsize LCD TV, this projector is a solid and affordable option for people who want a big screen for casual use or gaming.

Full-HD home theater projectors are getting increasingly affordable these days and the upcoming Sony VPL-HW10 is the Japanese company's answer for the value-oriented entry segment.

 Reproduces deep, clean blacks with solid shadow detail; reasonably accurate color; excellent feature package including horizontal and vertical lens shift; sleek styling.

 Red and green are somewhat inaccurate; zoom, focus and lens shift are manual, not electronic; not bright enough to drive very large screens.