Panasonic PT-AX100U 3LCD HD Home Theater Projector - Front Overhead View

The PT-AX100U offers features and performance that really bring the movie theater experience home. Setting up and using the PT-AX100U was very easy; the rear mounted connections are clearly labeled and spaced out, and the on-unit control buttons and remote control were easy to use in conjunction with the onscreen menus. Both the instruction manual and quick start guide were very easy to understand; a novice should have no problem setting up and using this projector.

The PT-AX100U's practical lens shift lever makes it easy to position and line up with the screen, especially in smaller rooms.

Although the PT-AX100U is not in the same price class as high-end video projectors, it none-the-less is an excellent performer. I found the color quality and contrast levels exceeded my expectations. In addition, the built-in 720p scaling of the PT-AX100U did an excellent job of upscaling lower resolution 480p DVD material and downscaling higher resolution 1080i/1080p Blu-ray and HD-DVD resolutions, including 1080p/24 signals.

Another welcome observation was the traditional LCD Screen Door Effect was not noticeable, even on large projected images. I had to keep reminding myself that I was viewing an LCD projector and not a DLP projector.

The PT-AX100U is definitely a welcome entry into the video projector market and is illustrative of a trend that is making high quality video projection more affordable for the consumer. With a list price of $2,999 (as low as $1,999 on the street), the PT-AX100U is a hard one to pass up.

Whether you are in the market for your first home theater video projector or want to upgrade from an older projector, definitely check out the Panasonic PT-AX100U.

I was very impressed with the overall performance and function of the Panasonic PT-AX100U. I give the Panasonic PT-AX100U 3LCD Video Projector a solid 5 out of 5 Stars.