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alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 reviews of Sharp XV-Z17000. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the usability and noise. The design and price also get good opinions.
image quality, price, design, noise, usability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sharp XV-Z17000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.
Expert review by : John Archer (trustedreviews.com)
Don't be fooled by its dour looks and uninspiring spec - inside the Sharp XV-Z17000 beats a heart of pure 3D gold.
3D images suffer no crosstalk or flicker ; Extremely detailed 2D and 3D ; Glasses are comfortable and effective
2D contrast could be better ; Some judder with 3D ; It runs a little noisily in 3D-friendly lamp modes
The mid-range space of the projector market is getting seriously interesting right now. In their different ways JVC’s X3, Sony’s HW30ES and now Sharp’s Z17000 projectors all offer some serious quality for your money. In the Z17000’s case, that...
Expert review by (homecinemachoice.com)
When asked by Sharp if we wanted to audition its 3D projector, we weren't about to say no, even though the machine hasn't yet been confirmed for a UK release. Oddly, Sharp is prevaricating about whether there's a market for a 3D PJ with a retail price...
Decent 2D and 3D performance; quiet; free of rainbow effect and little crosstalk
4:3 mode unavailable with HDMI-connected source; no optical keystone correction
Expert review by : About.com (about.com)
Setting up and using the Sharp XV-Z17000 easy, especially. The XV-Z17000 offers several image shift and image rotation settings that provide very flexible projector-to-screen positioning. The XV-Z17000 performs very well in either 2D or 3D mode, with...
Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (soundandvision.com)
2D Performance 3D Performance Features
Expert review by : AVguide (avguide.com)
Expert review by : Electronic House (electronichouse.com)
Expert review by : Anthony Arrigo (projectorreviews.com)
This Z17000 review is being posted in pieces since I promised at least part, before Superbowl. First posting includes only first page, the tour, and pieces of Image and Performance pages. The review should be complete by the 8th
The Sharp has minimal control for balancing grayscale, but does have a color management system two two CMS areas. You can select colors off the image, or use the provided color chart, then tune the saturation hue, etc. We normally do not calibrate...
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