The Planar PD8150 is a high quality projector for those that have fewer budget limitations than most. Its picture quality is very natural, almost understated. It has not one significant flaw that I could detect, when it comes to image quality. With mo...
Abstract: Planar’s newest home theater projector, the 1080p resolution one-chip PD8150, is an excellent projector in its price range. In fact, at pennies under $8,000, there isn’t anything in its class that can outperform it in terms of color accuracy and black...
Abstract: Although we've previously looked and liked a couple of DLP projectors from US brand Planar, they hardly prepared us for the PD8150 before us today. For while the PD7010 and PD7060 were surprisingly cheap and, dare I say it, cheerful models considering th...
Abstract: Whatever you do, dont touch the PD8150. This is not, as youre certainly expecting, because it will bite you. Once your installer mounts it and wipes it off, leave it alone. This is because the stylish, gloss black case attracts fingerprints like a Hu...
Abstract: DLP goes dynamic. Planar is a relatively new name in the home theater market, but it is by no means a new company. The Oregon-based manufacturer has been around for over 20 years and has deep roots in the imaging industry, with a long history of flat...
Abstract: Although Planar has a significant presence in the video-display business, its relatively new to the home-theater market. The company first popped up a couple of years ago at a major trade show with some intriguing prototypes. Since then, it has expa...
Excellent picture quality, Lots of user control including ISF calibration mode
Could run more quietly, DLP rainbow effect, No remote zoom/focus or keystone correction
While undoubted value for money, I found Planars first wave of UK projectors - the extremely affordable PD7010 and PD7060 - a little more downmarket than expected.With the PD8150, though, the company has raised the performance bar. This is reflected...
Abstract: Im Bildtest fällt zunächst der hervorragende Schwarzwert des Planar ins Auge. Trotzdem verschluckt der PD8150 keine Details in dunklen Bildbereichen. In Sachen Plastizität und Kontrast steht der Planar dem..
