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Panasonic PT-AE1000

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User Score (31)

9.4
Expert Score (2)

8.3
Value for money (20)

7.7
Features (21)

7.2
Ease of use (21)

7.3
Picture quality (20)

7.8
Reliability (20)

7.2
Construction (20)

7.5

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good value for money, easy setup, 1080p, quiet, quality construction

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AVForums

6.7/10

25 June 2007
A projector tuned by the picture experts in Hollywood is an appealing prospect. Add to that a full waveform monitor to see exactly what is happening within the image and allowing accurate set up, and it would appear that the Panasonic PT-AE1000E is an enthusiast’s dream. So have Panasonic released the last word in HD projection? Read more
- Great colour reproduction, Colour management Controls, Waveform monitor, Good optics, Excellent processing, Ease of use and set up, Aspect ratio control for constant h...
- Disappointing black performance, Noisy iris control which is better left off
Home Theater

25 March 2007
The introduction of a 1080p projector for less than $5,000 would have been big news early last year. While that field is now getting increasingly crowded, with projectors from Sony, Mitsubishi, and JVC muscling in on the action, it's still big news—news that now includes the new PT-AE1000U from Panasonic. Read more
HDTV Magazine

7 May 2007
One potential confusing element in this story is the benefit of calibrating. It is clear that a full calibration correcting all aspects of the product is not going to be in your best interest unless you are shooting for the CINEMA 1 mode. That said I did find value by mixing some experience and art into the process. An ISF calibration does not stop at the display either covering your sources as well. Read more
Projector reviews

29 November 2006
Remember, you can always invest more money, to buy more performance. The PT-AE1000U isn't going to be the best 1080p projector out there, but it is certainly the least expensive to date, and that translates into a real value. Read more
- Most affordable 1080p projector, Beautiful, accurate picture out of the box, Great flesh tones, No pixel visibility at all (at anything resembling normal seating dista...
- Image is a bit soft with 1080 sources (due to Smooth Screen technology), Brightness is about average, the projector is therefore not ideal for larger screens (over 110...
TrustedReviews

11 March 2007
With the PT-AE1000E Panasonic has raised the bar, making 1080p more accessible than ever. It’s easy to setup and use, delivers wonderful detailed, natural looking pictures and with the recent price drop, it’s practically a steal. If had the money and somewhere to put it, I'd buy one today, so on that basis it walks away with a rare Editor's Choice award. Read more

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pt ae1000u my first review

10/10

Reviewer: savinprice, epinions.com
2 weeks ago
I upgraded to the pt ae1000u from the 1080i pt ae-900u. What I like about the ae900u was carried ove Read more
- clear, sharp pic, price, easy setup, 1080p, $1000 rebate
- must have a dark room to perform at it's peak
Outstanding home theater projector!

10/10

Reviewer: K. J. Riess, Amazon
19 August 2008
The one thing I promised myself that I would get after professional school was a projector for a home theater. I always wanted the "big screen" and wanted to be able to watch HDTV and HD DDVD as well as gaming. After graduation, I did my research and found this to be the best bang for the buck. I have been using this one for about one year. Setup is super easy, I got a cheap universal mount off ebay and it works just fine and a cheap 100" screen with felt border. Read more
"Early Failure"

4.0/10

Reviewer: harryzimmer, CNET
25 January 2009
I did a ton of reasearch before i bought this unit. I have been a Sony person for most of my life. This is the first Panasonic product that I have ever owned. I only bought it at the time it was rated best in class and was $1000 cheaper than the equivalent Sony. My rating is good unit - BUT protect yourself .... BUY an extended warranty (3 or 4 years) for this unit. I have had an early failure now which has me cursing that i did not buy it. Read more
- Excellent Picture on 100" screen (but have problem now :-( Lots of Information & control via the user menu Unit was easily installed by professional team Speedy respon...
- Early Failure of some circuitry (18 months after purchase) Bulb rated for 1,800 hours before replacement needed (bulb is CAD$500+tax) - you only learn this when you re...
Projector Central

6.0/10

Reviewer: Tdw75, Projector Central
3 March 2010
Personal Experience My experience with the AE1000U has been good, when its' working properly. The picture and colours are nice and vivid- however the projector itself has proven to be a little bit "unstable" over time. Problems The projector has started to exhibit colour issues on one of the panels, creating a purple spot on the screen... Read more
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12 March 2007
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The Panasonic PT-AE1000 is a projector of high definition for the home cinema. It uses a waveform monitor and a transparent liquid crystal display panel.

Features

The Panasonic PT-AE1000 has an optical system that delivers a contrast ratio of 11,000 is to 1. The LCD panel has an aspect ratio of 16 is to 9. It also features a Pure Color Filter Pro that makes the colors stand out quite vividly. The Cinema Words Pro is also used to feature the high definition aspect of the projector. It has an HDMI input, a component, s-video, VGA, and composite input. It has a native resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels. The PT-AE1000 projector has the dimensions of 46 cm for its width, 30 cm for its depth, and 13 cm for its height. The weight of the projector is at 8 kilograms.

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Manufacturer's Description

Beginning with the PT-AE100U in 2001, Panasonic has led the industry in developing advanced projectors that bring large screen, cinema-level viewing enjoyment right into the home. Our Hollywood tuning process, which was developed in collaboration with leading Hollywood colorists and directors of photography, produces images that are exceptionally faithful to the director’s artistic vision and intent. Panasonic made Hollywood tuning available to home consumers in 2003 …

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