Mitsubishi Electric HC5500

The Pioneer BDP-51FD is currently the only non-Elite Blu-ray player that Pioneer offers, but it is far from a budget model. Pioneer has a well deserved reputation for offering high quality DVD players in the past and is certainly trying to continue that tradition with their Blu-ray lineup, even if it means that their lowest end player is priced above that of other manufacturer's models. However, since the release of the BDP-51FD, complaints about its performance has led to multiple firmware updates being released as Pioneer tries to maintain its position as a purveyor of high end electronics. This review examines the player with the latest firmware update applied.

Take one of Mitsubishi's most lauded front projection designs and give it an update but don't change what made the original so magical-well that's what Mitsubishi has done with their HC5500 LCD as Home Theater Review found out.

Mitsubishi's latest 1080p projector, the HC5500, reviewed

Mitsubishi's HC5500 LCD projector puts in a fine performance for its price.

The Mitsubishi HC5500  is a definite step up from its predecessor, the HC4900. This entry-level 1080p home theater projector improves greatly upon the HC4900’s black level performance thanks to its dynamic iris, and shines with a stunningly high 14000:1 contrast ratio. The HC5500 boasts fast, smooth transitions between light and dark scenes and is incredibly quiet, operating at an outstanding 19 dBA. Brighter than most 1080p projectors and offering very good sharpness and detail, the HC5500 provides great, consistent images for maximum enjoyment. The HC5500 has the longest lamp life – up to 5000 hours – and, on top of all Read More...

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It may be no style icon, but there's value in Mitsubishi's Full HD budget LCD projector