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alaScore 86

21 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 reviews of Sony VPL-HS3. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability and reliability. The black level and image quality also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony VPL-HS3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony VPL-HS3

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Sony VPL-HS3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price. The image quality also gets good feedback.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony VPL-HS3

 

Great brightness for this price

No pitch adjustment, flyscreen effect

The VPL-HS3 is a very flexible product that works well in a variety of settings and lighting conditions.

Oct, 2004
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Expert review by : Laurence Grayson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony VPLHS3

 

The style of the Sony VPLHS3 may not appeal to all, but it's hard not to be impressed by its performance.

Great brightness for this price

No pitch adjustment, flyscreen effect

The VPL-HS3 is a very flexible product that works well in a variety of settings and lighting conditions.

Oct, 2004
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Expert review by : Phil Ryan (cnet.com)

Sony VPL-HS3: projection for less

 

Front projectors seem to be getting cheaper by the minute. In fact, DLPs have finally caught up with LCDs in the $1,000 price range. That puts a lot of pressure on entry-level LCD projectors such as the Sony VPL-HS3. Read our full review to find out...

Independent input memory; good video processing including 2:3 pull-down; decent black-level performance; DVI and HDMI inputs.

Distracting screen-door effect; poor out-of-box color temperature.

This entry-level LCD delivers good black levels, but don't expect miracles.

Sep, 2004
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Expert review by : David Katzmaier (cnet.com.au)

Sony VPL-HS3

 

Sony's entry-level LCD projector won't impress high-end home theatre enthusiasts, but it's not a bad product to start with.

Independent input memory ; Good video processing including 2:3 pull-down ; Decent black-level performance ; DVI and HDMI inputs

Distracting screen-door effect ; Poor out-of-box colour temperature

Overall, the VPL-HS3 is a solid choice for budget projection duties, but if the screen-door effect bugs you, try a low-cost DLP such as Dell's 2200MP or Infocus's X2. Step-up higher-resolution LCD projectors such as the Panasonic PT-AE500U or Sony's...

Sep, 2004
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Expert review by : Phil Ryan (cnet.com.au)

Sony VPL-HS3: projection for less

 

Front projectors seem to be getting cheaper by the minute. In fact, DLPs have finally caught up with LCDs in the $1,000 price range. That puts a lot of pressure on entry-level LCD projectors such as the Sony VPL-HS3. Read our full review to find out...

Independent input memory; good video processing including 2:3 pull-down; decent black-level performance; DVI and HDMI inputs.

Distracting screen-door effect; poor out-of-box color temperature.

This entry-level LCD delivers good black levels, but don't expect miracles.

Sep, 2004
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Expert review by : DRAO (agoraquest.com)

Sony Cineza VPL-HS3

 

Everything was fine until about 6 monts after installation, the lamp would not turn on. I tried to open the lamp cover, did not see any thing wrong with the lamp, so closed it and turned it on and it worked.... this happend about 3-4 times and finally,...

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Jan, 2005
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