Panasonic PT-AX200U Projector: Typical
Capabilities
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About average noise levels (or a little quieter) than most 720p projectors
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Menu layout
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Physical styling (or lack thereof - it's a white box, with only small concessions to
styling)
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Lamp life, in full power mode (2000 hours)
Panasonic PT-AX200U Summary:
Perfectionists may choose another projector in the general price range, especially those
focused heavily on black level performance, but for the rest of us, the PT-AX200U, is going to
be a serious contender. Of course, a number of competitors cost less, with 720p projectors
these days, starting under $700 street price, and with several under $1000. Still, unless your
budget is tight enough that you are uncomfortable with the PT-AX200U's price, it will be hard
to pass on.
Few will object to having the brightest projector in its class. Picture quality is overall, very
good, and "unobtrusive". Movies, general HDTV (and TV), and sports programming (especially
HDTV), all are a pleasure to watch.
I have no doubt that I will end up recommending the PT-AX200U to more people than any
other 720p projector, even though, I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist. The Panasonic PT-
