Conclusion: It really is quite amazing really. This year Panasonic offers you a very capable, 2800 lumen projector for $999 street price (as of the time of this writing), based on...
Pros: Brightest affordable 1080p resolution 2D projector specifically designed for home, Impressively good (watchable) color modes - right out of the box, Full color control...
Cons: A bit noisy, both modes are noisier than most competition, but not unreasonably so for a "family room" projector, Lacks CFI (smooth motion) - as does all the low price...
Summary: If you're uninterested in 3D, then the Panasonic PT-AR100EA home-theatre projector is worth a close look — as long as you have a large projection screen and a quality
Pros: Good value for money, Easy and flexible set-up, Plenty of brightness for large screens, Two triggers for system integration
Cons: No 3D, Can't clamp down brightness enough for smaller screens in well-darkened rooms, Mediocre progressive scan conversion