Sharp XV-Z17000

Sharp’s XV-Z17000 projector is a completely unexpected treat for anyone who likes to watch 3D BIG...

First seeing a non-functioning sample of the Sharp XV-Z17000 at CEDIA last September, it’s been a long wait getting one in for review. I was very excited when I first learned the specs of the XV-Z17000, and have been impressed while reviewing. Although not inexpensive, at $4999, it is actually one of the least expensive 1080p 3D projectors so far. Our review projector is pre-production. Read More...

At street prices under $5000, the Z17000 is available, affordable, and the picture is agreeable.

Sharp was once king of the $10,000 projector class, a class now nearly disappeared. With the 3D era under way, it returns to the game with this $4,995 offering, only to find the market far more competitive than before. Most notable is the $500-cheaper JVC DLA-X3, the baby brother of the X7 model I reviewed in the April/May issue.

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Import duty Martin Pipe gives his verdict on Sharp’s first DLP 3D projector and makes a case for its appearance on these shores