With its 3,000-lumen rated brightness, 1080p (1,920-by-1,080) resolution, and full 3D support for video devices like game consoles and Blu-ray players, the Acer H6517ST ($799.99) is an obvious candidate if you need a home-entertainment projector .

Native 1080p resolution; Bright; Short throw; Supports 3D for video sources like Blu-ray players and game consoles; Short lag time

Potentially annoying rainbow artifacts that show primarily in black-and-white source material; Underpowered audio with no audio output

"Purchased this projector for another online store for a fair bit less that it is currently listed on Amazon for. At the time of purchase it has only been available to buy for a few days and therefore there were no reviews available.

I have had this projector for a few months I am using it every day so far I have used it for 605 hours this projector is absolutely brilliant, 3d,2d to 3d is exellent I have the wi fi dongle inserted it's brilliant for streaming from outside wireless equipment, the short throw to the screen is...

I am quite happy with this projector. The short throw capability is just what I needed for my configuration.

At the time of purchase it has only been available to buy for a few days and therefore there were no reviews available. I was looking at the Optoma GT1080 which appeared to have very similar specs but would have cost me nearly ￡150 more than the Acer did.

The Acer H6517ST is a short-throw projector, capable of delivering a 100-inch image from a throw distance of less than 4ft. This makes it easier to place away from your seating position than most projectors, and removes the need for the long cable runs so often associated with projector use.

Detailed; well-balanced pictures; Short-throw benefits without the usual negative side effects; Good value

Pretty noticeable rainbow effect; Slightly noisy runner outside of its Eco mode; Black levels aren't the deepest

Acer H6517ST is a good quality product. It gives the theater experience for us. I really shocked after watching movies with this product. it is really very valuable product for your money. We are enjoying to watch HD movies with this product. good color sensitivity, and good picture quality.

good picture quaality and good resolution

should be improve in colour sensitivity

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, the H6517ST is one of the cheapest short-throw projectors around, a category that often breaks past the $1000+ point without a problem. If you're projecting in a tight space or just want the largest image you can get with only a minimal amount of space between the projector and your screen (or...

In the 2-D mode the image is bright enough, projecting from even 4 meter distance (in a totally dark room/environment of course), ... When the room gets 'brighter', then the distance should not be longer than 2.5 meters, ... with the smaller projected image.