Projector
Projectors - $1,000 and under

These projectors are for churches with a small budget but with the needs of a larger church.  There are many, many more projectors for less than $1,000 but I have limited these to my favourites and with a minimum of 3,000 lumens.  It is my opinion that to purchase anything less may not be a wise decision for the long term. 

 

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Viewsonic PJD6251

  • Lumens - 3,700
  • Contrast Ratio - 2,000:1
  • Digital Keystoning - Vertical
  • Bulb Life - 4,000 hours, 5,000 economical mode
  • Aspect Ratio - 4.3 XGA
  • Throw Distance - 5.1' to 32.0'
  • Networking - Wired
  • First Shipped - October 2009
  • Warranty - 3 years
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Hitachi CP-X3011N

  • Lumens - 3,200
  • Contrast Ratio - 2,000:1
  • Digital Keystoning - Vertical
  • Bulb Life - 3,000 hours, 6,000 economical mode
  • Aspect Ratio - 4.3 XGA
  • Throw Distance - 3.4' to 29.7'
  • Networking - Wired
  • First Shipped - May 2009
  • Warranty - 3 years
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Infocus IN2116

  • Lumens - 3,000
  • Contrast Ratio - 2,100:1
  • Digital Keystoning - Vertical
  • Bulb Life - 3,000 hours, 4,000 economical mode
  • Aspect Ratio - 16:10 WXGA
  • Throw Distance - 9.7' to 23.3'
  • Networking - Wired or Wireless
  • First Shipped - February 2010
  • Warranty - 5 years
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Canon LV-7380

  • Lumens - 3,000
  • Contrast Ratio - 500:1
  • Digital Keystoning - Vertical
  • Bulb Life - 4,000 hours, 5,000 economical mode
  • Aspect Ratio - 4.3 XGA
  • Throw Distance - 3.0' to 30.8'
  • Networking - Wired
  • First Shipped - April 2010
  • Warranty - 3 years
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Canon LV-8310

  • Lumens - 3,000
  • Contrast Ratio - 500:1
  • Digital Keystoning - Vertical
  • Bulb Life - 4,000 hours, 5,000 economical mode  Wired
  • First Shipped - April 2010
  • Warranty - 3 years
  • Aspect Ratio - 16:10 WXGA
  • Throw Distance - 3.2' to 32.6'
  • Networking -
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NEC NP-M300X

  • Lumens - 3,000
  • Contrast Ratio - 2,000:1
  • Digital Keystoning - Vertical
  • Bulb Life - 5,000 hours, 6,000 economical mode
  • Aspect Ratio - 4.3 XGA
  • Throw Distance - 5.9' to 27.2'
  • Networking - Wired
  • First Shipped - October 2010
  • Warranty - 2 years
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BenQ MX660P

  • Lumens - 3,000
  • Contrast Ratio - 5,000:1
  • Digital Keystoning - Vertical
  • Bulb Life - 3,500 hours, 5,000 economical mode
  • Aspect Ratio - 4.3 XGA
  • Throw Distance - 3.3' to 39.4'
  • Networking - None
  • First Shipped - March 2011
  • Warranty - 3 years
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Optoma TX615

  • Lumens - 3,500
  • Contrast Ratio - 3,000:1
  • Digital Keystoning - Vertical
  • Bulb Life - 3,000 hours, 4,000 economical mode
  • Aspect Ratio - 4.3 XGA
  • Throw Distance - 5.7' to 39'
  • Networking - Wired
  • First Shipped - September 2009
  • Warranty - 3 years
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