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InFocus IN82 review

Stunning looks and a Full HD chipset make this projector a formidable new debut

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2008-02-01February 1st 2008

Price at launch £3,000.00
Product Type DLP Projector
Native Resolution 1920 x 1080
Maximum Lens Aperture F/2.8
Native Aspect Ratio 16:9
HDMI Yes
Composite Video Yes
Video Signal Format NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Product Family Home Cinema
Output Scan Format 1080p
Brand Name InFocus
Contrast Ratio 12,000:1, 4,000:1
Diagonal Image Size 516 cm (203")
Manual Zoom Factor 1.2x
Minimum Lens Aperture F/2.6
Normal Mode Lamp Life 2000 Hour
Economy Mode Lamp Life 2500 Hour
Maximum Projection Distance 10 m
Number of HDMI Ports 1
Height 148.0 mm
Width 476.0 mm
Depth 432.0 mm
Colour Support 1.07 Billion Colors (30-bit)
Manufacturer InFocus Corporation
Product Model IN82
Product Name IN82 Home Cinema Projector
Product Line Home Cinema
Manufacturer Part Number IN82
Manufacturer Website Address www.infocus.com/uk/
Marketing Information

The Play Big IN82 is InFocus first Full-HD 1080p DLP digital home cinema projector. The IN82 utilizes the DarkChip3 DLP chipset by Texas Instruments, technology which is unsurpassed in its ability to deliver deep black levels, pure whites and subtle gray scale details. Also, the native 4000:1 contrast can be boosted to a maximum 12000:1 by activating the onboard iris.

Throw Ratio 1.85 to 2.22:1 Distance:Width
Weight (Approximate) 6.40 kg

Product Summary

IN82

Price at launch

£3,000.00

For

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Stylish design

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Good picture quality

Against

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Can exaggerate MPEG noise in weak sources

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Runs noisily

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