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Panasonic PT-AE4000
$3,200.00
Released October, 2009
The Pros:Offers several improvements over its predecessor. Expensive - costs a lot more than a typical HDTV setup. Matte black finish - doesn't reflect any light.
The Cons:Uninspired design - not very aesthetically pleasing. Not as bright as some competing projectors.
The Panasonic PT-AE4000, an update to the PT-AE3000, is a high-end home theater projector. Like its predecessor, the PT-AE4000 features full HD, 1080p resolution and 1,600 ANSI lumens of brightness. The contrast ratio is raised from 60,000:1 to 80,000:1, and Panasonic has corrected a lens issue preventing the display of a true 2.35:1 aspect ratio.
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Several technologies have also been added, including a 'Red Rich Lamp', which aims to increase color definition. The unit's exterior is the same as that of the PT-AE3000, and its connectivity is identical, with three HDMI ports and two ethernet ports in addition to RGB, S-Video, and composite.
Features
- Native 1080p resolution
- 1,600 ANSI lumens
- 80,000:1 contrast ratio
- 100Hz 'Intelligent Frame Creation'
- Store up to 6 zoom/focus positions
- Signal aspect detection
- True 2.35:1 aspect ratio
- Advanced gamma adjustment
- 'Red Rich Lamp'
- Smooth Screen processing
- 3 HDMI inputs
- 2 ethernet ports
- RGB/S-video/composite
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offers several improvements over its predecessor
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expensive - costs a lot more than a typical HDTV setup
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matte black finish - doesn't reflect any light
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more HDMI inputs than the competition - 3x
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good legacy connection support
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easily adjustable - uses two dial knobs on the top of the unit
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supports the 2.35:1 aspect ratio - not limited to 16:9
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lots of contrast - makes for a noticeably crisper picture
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uninspired design - not very aesthetically pleasing
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not as bright as some competing projectors
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