Top 3 XGA Projectors Under 50K

Why do a feature on XGA resolution projectors? Because a real HD projector still costs a bomb in India, and many really cannot afford such luxury. The HD projector is that one elusive category of home entertainment gear, which seldom comes in the mainstream, solely due to its exorbitant cost.  In contrast the XGA resolution is a close second for viewing 720p footage; think about it, a 720p movie on a 120 inch screen is always better than the largest plasma or LCD, in fact these little workers can display a 200 inch screen of the high definition and decent enough(not flawless) clarity, such that your Home will really feel like a Theater without breaking the proverbial bank. Check em out.

Epson -EB-X7
Rs.  37,500
This brand is one the most popular brands in India for printers, although business users will vouch for their projectors. This model too is mainly a business presentation model, but can really work well at home for movies too. It is one of the best priced ones around offering XGA resolution, weighing in at a light 2.3 Kg. It’s got a white exterior, with regular VGA and S-Video inputs. No HDMI (not at this price). The main reason why this model makes the list, is  very healthy native contrast of 2000:1, backed by a lamp with 2200 lumens brightness. Another great feature especially for those on the road is 5 seconds flat time for turn on to full brightness, along with direct USB connection.

Dell 1410X
Rs.40,500
Dell is a true stalwart, and more often than not they come through with some great models with equally good reliability. This umbrella of a reputation extends onto their projector line up too, a category that is often overlooked by enthusiasts. The 1410X also has 2000:1 contrast ratio, this possibly being one of the most impressive features of the model, and the main reason why it too makes our list. after all in a projector it is contrast, and only that which makes a difference. All else extra features are just bells and whistles, even the color pallette of a projector needs a good greyscale to be rich and accurate.

Sony-VPL-EX7
Rs.43,500
Sony, the HDTV kings have some interest in the niche projector market too, with a couple of nice offerings such as this VPL-EX7 model. I have mentioned it last in the list as it is a bit pricey, and the contrast is not all that strong. THough it still offers XGA resolution below the magic 50K price, while so many others only give you SVGA 800 x 600. Also one great thing about this model is a short throw lens, which basically is a focal length modification of the projector lens whereby it can get same large size screens from a shorter distance. Short throw models arer actually very good for indian homes, where a large 15 feet length for projection might not be possible. These short throw ones can solve the length to screen size ratio problem