Sony 120W UHP Projector Lamp
Price: $338.99

The Sony PX1 is unique because when it is working, it sits on its side in the straight up position. The Sony PX1, in all our research we have never run across somebody that was dejected with their PX1. The beamer, as the Dutch call it, produces a fair amount of ANSI lumens, 1000 to be exact. When we test ran the unit it could easily project a bright, clear image onto our screen in the daytime. The PX1 has an aspect ratio of 4:3 and two resolution settings. The native resolution for the projector is 1024×768 and the maximum resolution for the PX1 is 1280×1024, making the unit absolutely capable of handling the resolution levels of most personal computers without problem. It is perfect for watching movies in class, especially for 1-6th graders who will think the projector is the coolest thing ever.

ViewSonic RLU-150-001 Projector Lamp For PJ500 PJ501 PJ650
Price: $359.99
The brightness of the PJ501 still stands out today blasting out 1500ANSI lumens, which is plenty of power for the standard consumer. Watching movies and television is painless on the eyes as it is bright enough even when some ambient light is present. The brightness does not fade even after years and maintenance is very low. The lamp lasts for 2000 hours and is low wattage therefore is more efficient and uses less energy. The resolution for the PJ501 makes up for the contrast by providing HDTV capability of up to 1080i and a native resolution of 1024×768p. It is weight less than 5 lbs and it’s very easy to mount into your ceiling.

Optoma Lamp 90day EP738
Price: $259.99

Optoma EP738

The EP738 offers a remarkably bright picture boasting 1800 ANSI lumens and a contrast ratio of 2000:1. Optoma has been able to take advantage of the entry level market by saving a little on quality, while still offering what customers want in a projector. Lamp life for the Optoma EP738 is quite basic at 2000 hours and, if you are ready to run your machine in eco-mode and give up brightness you can widen that up to 3000 hours. Do not expect to be wirelessly networking with this machine, because that would be an expensive feature that is not present on this projector. However, you do have the option of spending more on a better lenses and upgrading the quality of your picture.