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Mitsubishi HC5500 review

It may be no style icon, but there's value in Mitsubishi's Full HD budget LCD projector

Our Score 3

Last reviewed: 2009-01-30January 30th 2009

Price at launch £1,200.00
MPN HC5500
Colour Black
Description Home cinema projector
Dimensions 334 x 125 x 352
Features Side Access Lamp / Long Lamp Life / Auto Iris / HDMI connectivity / Silicon Optix Reon VX next generation full 10-bit video processor / Native 1080p / Next-generation inorganic C2 Fine LCD Panels / HD compatible lens system / Ultra-Quiet Noise Level / 14,000:1 Contrast Ratio
Weight (kg) 5.57
1080p Output Yes
1080p/24 Output Yes
720p/1080i Output Yes
AV Connectivity Component video in, Composite video in, HDMI in, Mini D-sub in, S-video in
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness (lumens) 1200
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080
Full HD Yes
Max Projected Image Size 6.35
No of HDMI Inputs 2
PC (VGA) Ports 1
Power Consumption (Operational) 250
Power Source AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Remote Control Yes
Throw Ratio 1.6 -1.9
Widescreen Yes

Product Summary

HC5500

Mitsubishi HC5500

Price at launch

£1,200.00

For

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Decent colour and detail performance

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Very quiet operation

Against

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Some limitations to contrast and colour

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Plasticky construction

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