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Sony Cineza VPL-HS1 review

7.2

Editors' Rating

Very Good

8.0

Members' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 1871

Verdict

The Cineza could do with being a little brighter and a lot less expensive, but is eminently suited to its role as a home cinema projector... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Flexible positioning with horizontal and vertical keystone correction
  • Memory Stick reader and playback functions
  • Quiet operation.

Cons

  • Pricey
  • Inaccessible vertical keystone adjustment
  • Not very bright.

Key Specs

Projector type: transportable
Display technology: LCD
Dimensions (W x H x D): 34.0 x 15.4 x 30.0 cm
Weight: 3.9 kg
Native resolution: 800 x 600 pixels
Brightness: 700 ANSI Lumens
Optical zoom: 1.2 x
Lamp type: UHP
Analogue video input: mini DIN, RCA
Sound emission: 30 dB

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Member Opinion

8.0

Average Member Rating

Excellent

4 Members have reviewed this product

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Max 63 Ces

Max 63 Ces

VPL HS1 -- good

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8.0

Excellent


Anonymous

Anonymous

10

Perfect


Anonymous

Anonymous

Overall unimpressive

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5.5

Average


Brenton Knight

Brenton Knight

Extremely good for the price

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8.5

Excellent


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