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InFocus IN83 review

The first DLP projector with TI's eagerly-awaited DarkChip 4 technology is finally here.

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2008-09-18September 18th 2008

Price at launch £3,500.00
MPN IN83
Dimensions 476 x 148 x 432
Features 1080p DLP® DarkChip4 chipset from Texas Instruments / Pixelworks™ DNX™ 10-bit video processing / InFocus Color Gamut Calibrator and ISF Day & Night presets / HDMI 1.3 inputs
Weight (kg) 6.4
1080p Output Yes
1080p/24 Output Yes
720p/1080i Output Yes
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness (lumens) 1600
Contrast Ratio 15000:1
Display Bulb Capacity 300
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080
Full HD Yes
HD Ready Yes
HD-Compatible Yes
HDMI Ports 1
Max Projected Image Size 5.16
Max. Noise Level 33
Max. Projection Distance 10
No of Component Inputs 1
No of Composite Inputs 1
No of DVI Inputs 1
No of M1 Inputs 1
No of S-video Inputs 1
Progressive Scan 1080p Compatible
Remote Control Yes
Throw Ratio 1.85-2.22:1
Widescreen Yes

Product Summary

IN83

Infocus IN83

Price at launch

£3,500.00

For

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Groundbreaking black levels and colour fidelity for this price bracket

Against

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Runs quite noisily

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A bit fiddly to set up

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Limited zoom

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Rainbow evident on high-contrast subjects

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