Infocus IN1102

InFocus IN1102 DLP Wxga Projector

The InFocus IN1102 projector delivers bright, widescreen images with laser-sharp text and splendid color graphics, but it’s pricey. The versatile, 2.75-pound InFocus IN1102 ($1099 as of 8/7/09) is a superior choice for a double-duty, lamp-based projector that delivers bright, colorful images both in large conference rooms and in cozy living rooms. Its substantial light output of 2200 lumens makes it one of the two brightest models in our recent review of ultraportable projectors (along with the Optoma EW330). With that much power, the IN1102 can deliver a viewable screen in rooms with considerable ambient light, without losing image quality. Its native 1280 by 800 (WXGA) resolution and wide aspect ratio make it a perfect match for displaying images from WXGA laptops, as well as for showing widescreen DVDs and HDTV. But you'll want to use another source for sound, since this projector's 1.0-watt mono speaker is barely audible. In our image-quality tests, the IN1102 emerged as the best overall performer among the group of seven ultraportable projectors (four lamp-based and three LED-based) we tested for our review. It won first place in our motion and video tests, and tied for first place in text and graphics.