Dukane's Projector and Projector Lamp are 'Solid'

In a recent review of the Dukane Image Pro 8046 projector and DT00401 projector lamp, the reviewer commented that Dukane’s the kind of manufacturer who doesn’t necessarily score at the top of their class on each rating category, “but consistency is the name of their game.”

This is usually exactly what customers are after, especially with non-flashy purchases, where all you really want is something you know is going to work the way it’s supposed to when you flip the switch.

“Users who have purchased Dukane projectors for home use also report excellent graphics and better than average video,” said the reviewer at MyProjectionLamps, and really, that’s what most people in the market are after -- not something flashy, but something above average that gets the job done.

Evaluating the Dukane Image Pro 8046, designed for the classroom, the review finds “this projector has great data images but performs weaker in its video capabilities.” The data images were found to be “crisp, bright and full of color,” and even with a relatively low contract ratio; 500 to 1, “the 8046 model can display black levels better than most classroom data projectors.”

As the primary use for this Dukane projector is for presentations, the reviewer recommends that the audience sit 11 to 50 feet away from the screen for optimal viewing, since the lens “has a throw ratio of 1.22-1.46 and a zoom ratio of 1.2. Unfortunately, this projector does not perform well in well lit rooms, and therefore, it is recommended to only use in very dimly lit areas.”

The projector’s list price is $4,495, with a five-year warranty. That’s a fairly steep price, but the reviewer does note that “reports online have indicated that customers are extremely happy with the performance of the projector lamp inside this model.” The DT00401 lamp is manufactured to last over 2,000 hours, and is “straightforward to install. Better yet, consumers looking to save some additional dollars can try purchasing the bare lamp.”