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The internet is full of super-cheap projectors. To see what they’re all about, I requested one of the cheapest, Vankyo’s Leisure 420 DLP Projector, selling for just $110.

In a departure from my usual home theater display reviews, I’ll be checking out this diminutive DLP and running it through a full suite of benchmark tests.

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The Leisure 420 offers 1080p signal compatibility through two HDMI ports. You can hook up a Blu-ray player or plug in a streaming stick for quick and easy big-screen viewing. It can project an image up to 200 inches and if you want a screen, it’s only $30 extra. Computer sources can be connected through a VGA port and there’s even an SD card reader which can display photos or videos. Sound comes from a built-in speaker, or you can plug in a pair of headphones to the 3.5mm output jack. A tiny and well-designed remote with glow-in-the-dark keys controls the system efficiently.

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This isn’t a typical review for me and most comments will be qualified by “it only costs $110.” But I’ve already discovered some interesting things and on first blush, the image looks decent. I’ll have my full review up shortly with complete test results and detailed viewing impressions. Stay tuned!

See the complete review for the Vankyo Leisure 420 DLP Projector.

Chris Eberle

Chris' passion for audio began when he took up playing the bassoon at age 12. During his third year at the New England Conservatory of Music, he won a position with the West Point Band where he served for 26 years as principal bassoonist. He retired from the Army in 2013 and is now writing full time and performing as a freelance musician in Central Florida. As an avid movie lover, Chris was unable to turn away the 50-inch Samsung DLP TV that arrived at his door one day, thus launching him irrevocably into an obsession with home theater. Dissatisfied with the image quality of his new acquisition, Chris trained with the Imaging Science Foundation in 2006 and became a professional display calibrator. His ultimate theater desires were realized when he completed construction of a dedicated cinema/listening room in his home. Chris is extremely fortunate that his need for quality audio and video is shared and supported by his wife of over 25 years. In his spare time he enjoys riding his recumbent trike at least 100 miles per week, trying out new restaurants, going to theme parks and spending as much time as possible watching movies and listening to music. Chris enjoys bringing his observations and discoveries about every kind of home theater product to as many curious and well-informed readers as possible. He is proud to be a part of the Team and hopes to help everyone enjoy their AV experiences to the fullest.

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