Sony VPL-BW7 3 LCD Digital projector

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 10.6 x 4.4 inches ; 7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002KKCVSW
• Item model number: VPL-BW7
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #25,041 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2005

Product Description

Product Description

Watch your favorite TV show, play your favorite game, or watch the big game on an even bigger screen with the Sony VPL-BW7 Projector. Sporting 3LCD panel technology, an output of 2,000 lumens, and a contrast ratio of up to 1000:1, the VPL-BW7 delivers WXGA (1280x 800) 720p HD resolution. The Noise Reduction feature reduces unwanted picture artifacts giving you a more clear and natural viewing experience, while Auto Keystone Correction allows the projector to be placed in different locations around the room without distorting the image.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great projector for home theater, July 25, 2010

By	Praveen C. Dandamudi "Praveen" (NC, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Sony VPL-BW7 3 LCD Digital projector (Electronics)

I bought this projector last night and I am really enjoying it. Picture quality is good and sharp.
I projected this on my apartment wall without any screen, even then quality is good and enjoying movies and tv in big screen.
This has HDMI input which is giving good quality of output.
Only drawback is it does not have audio, but I connected this to my home theater speakers and liking it.
I will post some videos/pics soon.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent home theater projector with portability!, July 23, 2010

By	kk "kk" (houston) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony VPL-BW7 3 LCD Digital projector (Electronics)

This is a great little projector you can lug around to friends and family to watch movies in HD (720p and 1080i). You don't need a dark room to appreciate the picture since it has 2000 lumens brightness. I only wish it had tiny speakers or some sort of audio pass-through for HDMI since you'll have to find a way to output sound from the source. This proj doesn't have any speakers.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing Special, August 11, 2010

By	Express "Express" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony VPL-BW7 3 LCD Digital projector (Electronics)

This projector replaced my 5 year old InFocus ScreenPlay 4805, and after using it for a month, I don't consider it an upgrade.
I have a dedicated theater with 3 level seating, and was waiting for a great deal on a 1080p as a replacement for the 4805 - but I got this Sony for a 'fantastic' price, not too much more than the lamp replacement would have been for the 4805 (The Sony was not anywhere near the list price)- the lamp may have been a better choice.

The picture is flat and dull compared to the 480p ScreenPlay - I don't feel any 'Pop' or 'Wow' from the picture - guess LCD has not made as much ground on DLP as I had expected.
It is much louder than I hoped it would be, just about as noisy as the ScreenPlay.
When I bought this I thought it would get me by another 2-4 years, now I'm hoping for as little time as possible with this unit, and for a similar 'steal' of a price on a better projector.
On the positives.
It has a bright picture (too bright on low in my Theater, needed much further dimming).
The connectivity is decent- the DSub/VGA connector is nice, and comes with a component to DSub cable - allowing you to connect it to most anything with the Composite, HDMI, and DSub inputs.
I've got it hooked up with a 30' HDMI cable - the picture is much better over HDMI than the DSUB.
It might make an OK 'portable' projector - but it is large.