Advantages: Cheap for the level of resolution Disadvantages: Poor customer and aftersales - not a home cinema projector
The Infocus IN26XGA looked a good spec for the money. First disappointment was the input sockets. The information provided implied the projector had video ?component? connections but the RGB connection is only via the RS 232 (VESA) port, which can be done via an adaptor/accessory but this is not provided. Also you have to have a ?component? connection to achieve the higher levels of resolution the projector has, otherwise it is pointless paying for the extra picture resolution.
There was no manual provided and information on the CD provided was scant. This may not have been a problem but the projector only produced very small scale pictures and it was not clear if this was by design or because the zoom was not working. The InFocus web site was also of no help and just added to the disappointment, particularly as it was not clear how ...
Advantages: Easy to follow, bullet points, pictures useful and informative Disadvantages: The random rubbish bits about pledges
Well seeing as I can barely cook beans on toast and I'm wanting to move into my own place I thought it was about time I left my mum's gorgeous home cooked meals and have a go myself.
So after trekking through a whole lot of cook books and trying different reciepes I found Jamie's Ministry of Food- Anyone can learn to cook in24 hours.
I have never watched any of Jamie Oliver's TV series and apparently the book is based on a trip "Up-North" where Jamie Oliver teaches people how to cook??? Correct me if I'm wrong here.
So the book itself.......
--CONTENT--
Well there's some strange bit in the introduction about Jamie wanting you to pass on a reciepe when you've tried it out. Well I suppose it's a good idea and if someone wants it I can pass it on. Then there's some garble about what the ministry of food is all about and what ...
Advantages: No jargon, useful pictures, descriptive recipes Disadvantages: A little pricey, large book.
The fella is a chef. My fella that is, not Jamie Oliver, although, of couse, he is a chef too. Let me start again....
My fella bought me Jamie's Ministry of Food because I, quite famously, can't cook. I'll give anything a go if I have a recipe in front of me, but I think I'm lacking technique or something because all my efforts never quite look (or taste) like the book tells me it should. Except cakes. For some reason I'm a dab hand with cakes. Go figure....
Anyway, this food bible has been siting our bookshelf for about 6 months and I thought I'd better open it and find out exactly how I'm going to learn to cook something other than Victoria Sponge in24 hours. I must admit to being somewhat sceptical - how can someone so obviously competant as Jamie Oliver write intructions for someone so culinary-challenged as myself ...
Chinese (simplified), English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Russian, Spanish
Features
Whisper-mode
Projector lens system
Focus Type
Manual
Zoom Type
Manual
Zoom Factor
1.1x
Keystone Correction Type
Digital
Keystone Correction Direction
Vertical
Vertical Keystone Correction
-25 / +30
Video input
Analogue Video Format
NTSC, SECAM, PAL
Analogue video Signal
RGB, S-Video, composite video
Video Modes
480p, 720p, 1080i, 480i, 576i, 576p
Video output
Analogue Video Signal
RGB
Audio output
Type
Speaker(s) - integrated
Sound Output Mode
Mono
Output Power / Channel
1 Watt
Speaker(s)
1 x mixed channel
Input device
Type
Remote control
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces
1 x S-video input - 4 PIN mini-DIN
1 x composite video input - RCA
1 x audio line-in - RCA x 2
1 x VGA input - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x VGA output - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x audio line-out - mini-phone 3.5mm
Miscellaneous
Cables Included
1 x VGA cable
Compliant Standards
FCC Class B certified, UL, TUV GS, C-Tick, GOST, cUL, NOM, CCC, IRAM, RoHS
Power
Power Device
Power supply - internal
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Consumption Operational
250 Watt
Environmental parameters
Min Operating Temperature
10 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
Sound Emission
35 dBA
Manufacturer's product description
Captivate your audience with the vivid images of the InFocus Work Big IN24. Built with business and education in mind, the IN24 is a powerful projector designed for impressive image quality, reliability and great performance. Give your ideas the biggest, brightest and clearest platform possible. The IN24 is a hard-working, compact projector that will impress clients, prospects and students alike. A workhorse built for rock-solid reliability, it's also easy to transport to and from important presentations and between classrooms. Once you've experienced the IN24's power to persuade, it will be hard to imagine a presentation without it.
