Sony VPL-HS51 LCD Projector

Pros: When it worked it looked good

Cons: The lamp at $300 fails very quickly

The Bottom Line: Until Sony can fix the lamp/service problems, stay clear

Review: I recently purchased the VPL-HS51 at a cost of over $3,700.00. Within 6 weeks the lamp (which costs over $300) failed. Since the product was still under warranty, I called the warranty department. They had me send them my proof of purchase (which came ...

Pros: good price for the features and image quality

Cons: short life expectancy

Review: I have (had) one of these projectors. Had to send it in for repair twice within 2 years, that's $100 out of my pocket for shipping each time. First time, it was premature lamp failure. Second time it was the Green LCD Panel and the Blue LCD Panel and ...

Pros: HDTV looks good through HDMI

Cons: Premature lamp failure-no help from Sony.

Review: I have lived with the Sony VPL-HS51 projector for six months. It is mounted in a smoke free dedicated theater room with it's own HVAC system. The lamp shut down after 300 hrs of use. Sony is in denial that they have a problem with this projector, but the ...