Compare Mitsubishi HC100U DLP Projector to Mitsubishi HC5000 LCD Projector

"Projectors like the HC100U are a great alternative for home theater entertainment and offer the biggest screen size-to-space efficiency ratio. The HC100U is approximately the size of a large box of chocolates, throws an image up to 250 inches diagonally, and its light weight allows users to easily store it out of sight when not in use. The versatile HC100U provides easy set-up: the direct component video and VGA inputs are standard and require no additional adapters. The low-cost projector even has a DVI-D, HDCP-compliant input for connection to high-definition set-top boxes and up-conversion HD DVD players. With a 2000:1 contrast ratio, the HC100U provides a finite level of detail in black areas of a video image or DVD, which is typically a challenge for other front-projection displays. Its 1,500 lumens of brightness make it versatile enough to use during the daytime with shades or at night without turning out all the lights. " Less

The HC5000(BL) is a native 1080p home theater projector. It includes the latest LCD technology and HQV processor for the sharpest definition to image details. It's designed with an enclosed LCD optical engine preventing dust to its engine and the latest inorganic LCD panels to produce a stunning viewing experience. With exclusive algorithms to control its dynamic iris, it generates a sharp 10000:1 contrast ratio and is ultra-quiet at only a 19dBA noise level. Both HDMI and DVI connectivity is supported for true HD digital-to-digital images, as well as a 2-years warranty and an amazingly long 5000 hour lamp life. Less