Home Cinema 2045by Epson
PROS
- Epson's Home Cinema 2045 delivers satisfying picture brightness for the price and can even be used in rooms that are less than completely dark.
- Miracast and WiDi wireless connectivity let you wirelessly share video content from a compatible PC or portable device with the projector.
- The projector does a good job displaying 3D images with little crosstalk.
CONS
- The lack of motorized zoom and focus on the projector makes initial setup time consuming.
- The Home Cinema 2045 remote control lacks a backlit keypad--a problem when viewing in dark rooms.
- The projector produces noticeable fan noise when in high brightness mode.
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LIST PRICE$850
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Name | Home Cinema 2045 | HT1085ST | HC1200 | PowerLite Home Cinema 2040 | PowerLite Home Cinema 1440 |
Manufacturer | Epson | BenQ | BenQ | Epson | Epson |
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List Price | $850 | $1199 | $1299 | $800 | $1700 |
Whether you are new to the whole projector scene or are looking for a new one, this 2045 model is cheaper than most others, and has a variet…
Whether you are new to the whole projector scene or are looking for a new one, this 2045 model is cheaper than most others, and has a variety of cool features, including 3D, Wi-Fi and mirroring capabilities (theoretically), two HDMI ports, the ability to hook up your mobile devices to the console directly, and portability.
The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 2045 is a good performer - especially for a less-$1,000 price tag. Its strong light output provides a great …
The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 2045 is a good performer - especially for a less-$1,000 price tag. Its strong light output provides a great 2D or 3D home theater viewing experience in rooms that are dark or have some ambient light.
It isn’t every day I get a projector that makes my 120-inch screen look bright like a flat-panel TV.
It isn’t every day I get a projector that makes my 120-inch screen look bright like a flat-panel TV.
The HC2040 and HC2045 make great living room / family room projectors especially for viewing HDTV, and notably Sports.
The HC2040 and HC2045 make great living room / family room projectors especially for viewing HDTV, and notably Sports.