Mitsubishi HC7800D Projector: Pros

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Art Feierman

A brighter than average 668 measured lumens in "best" mode, is enough for a reasonably large screen for movie viewing in a fully light controlled environment
Excellent overall color, and skin tones
Really good dark shadow detail
Very good placement flexibility
HDMI 1.4a inputs (2) allows for support for Blu-ray 3D content
No problem with any 720p or 1080 content from any DirecTV 3D channel
Optional 3D glasses and emitter provide plenty of range for 3D
Good looking CFI (for smooth motion)

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Mitsubishi HC7800D Projector: Cons

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Below average brightness - in its brightest watchable mode
Lamp life at full power only rated 2000 hours, which is below average these days (although at low power their 5000 hours is as long as anyones)
Black level performance could definitely be improved (though not bad)
Fair amount of audible noise at full power, but many other good projectors are louder (including most other DLPs)
3D glasses are optional (just a reminder)
Encountered a minor glitch or two coming out of 3D mode to 2D, but not a problem
Remote is dated, backlight dim, buttons soft
Definitely could use additional user memory positions