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By Kevin Miller, CNET.com
Dec 05, 2008

Sony may have canned its line of SXRD-based rear-projection HDTVs in favor of flat-panel LCDs, but the technology is going strong among front projectors. The VPL-HW10 is the company's lowest-priced SXRD projector yet. Despite the relatively low price, the VPL-HW10 is a very good performer, with more accurate colors than the VPL-VW60 and delivering those deep black levels we've come to expect from SXRD. Among projectors we've reviewed, this entry-level Sony has become the unit to beat in the sub-S$6,000 (US$4,015.26) price range.

Design

A black glossy finish highlights the VPL-HW10's sexy-looking design. It shares the same outlook as the company's more expensive SXRD models--the main thing that changes is size, as the more expensive models become progressively larger. The appearance consists of appealing curves with a rounded top and the lens centered on the chassis, which give a very symmetrical design. All of the connections including the AC power, On/Off, Menu, Input, and the four-way arrow keys for menu navigation are on the right side of the projector when floor-mounted, and the left side if flipped upside down for ceiling-mounted configurations.

Sony's remote control is well laid-out and designed. It's fully backlit, which makes tweaking in a darkened room easier. The clicker has direct access keys to all the picture modes, as well as the brightness and contrast controls. The menu and directional rocker buttons are all located slightly north of the center of the remote, which makes one-handed operation quite easy.

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