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Mini LED Projector with USB connectivity!

Advantages: LED bulb, quick on quick off, USB connectivity
Disadvantages: Wish it was offered in multiple colors

...that’s when I found the BenQ GP1. Of course, you can’t compare the performance between the GP1 and the HD20, but I got to say, for the price you pay for the GP1 and the size and weight of it, it really is an amazing mini projector. Although only with 100 lumens, it is 100 lumens of LED (RGB not white) lamination, and I must say if you compare it with standard LCD or DLP 100 lumens, the LED’s 100 lumens are quite a few multiples higher. And the device ...
...Another great thing is that the GP1, being LED, is able to have instant on/off capabilities, which saves a lot of time. And you can forget about changing bulbs, as LED bulbs will last at least 20,000 hours. The best part about the GP1 is that it comes equipped with a USB port and I also bought the extra adapter for iPod /iPhone connectivity so I could just plug in my iPhone and play movies onto the wall whenever and wherever I want. That’s the great ...

Fairton11 27.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of BenQ Joybee GP1

happy owner

Advantages: see above
Disadvantages: see above

The Joybee is definitely my favorite and most useful tool I've come upon in a long time. In a world where portability is becoming more and more important (and I travel quite a bit), it's also gotten me through quite a few tough spots. I often carry it in my briefcase and use it on the road. I frequently put movies and sports on my flash drive and hook up my Joybee on the train to get through the commute and catch up on my football. One great example ...
...weeks ago. I was in a client's office and, instead of crowding around his 24 inch monitor to look through some slides, I pulled it out of my bag and we projected the powerpoint on the wall to the tune of about three times that size. The projection quality is great, the resolution allows you to read text easily and videos and slides look really good, and it's bright enough for pretty much anywhere not in direct sunlight. It doesn't hurt that you don't ...

travelinman 15.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of BenQ Joybee GP1

Can you buy a full HD projector on the cheap?

Advantages: Cheap and bright full HD machine
Disadvantages: Poor colour reproduction

...Even system graphics like the Optoma logo and the input information are crisp and clear. Plug in a laptop into the machine and you can put the resolution right up to 1080p and see full HD goodness from the internet such as BBC iplayer or Youtube HD. To get the best out of this machine you really need to connect a full HD source such as a Blue Ray player into the HDMI port and here you really enjoy the benefits of full high definition projection. ...
...have done on this machine it is typically Optoma in the way it's a little noisy with lots of fan noise, and it has a very hot air vent output. I also don't like the way the focus isn't matched to the zoom as you find in many other machines. ...

MSHunt 14.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Optoma EP1080

Optoma hd projector.

Advantages: good price, short throw,its white! good menu,and glow in the dark remote
Disadvantages: fan noise occasionally irritating.

...an Infocus X1 . The optoma seems to be lighter in construction, i cant get away from the feeling that its less robust than the infocus ( like a tank). I suppose a good point is that its white so is less intrusive as it hangs from the ceiling.The good point is that the lens has a shorter throw distance,and so if you have small space you can achieve a respectable image size, something that my x1 failed on.The picture quality is very good, to be honest, ...
...give it a high def signal of 720 or 1080 and you,ll love it. Nice colour reproduction, the tonal qualities good,pretty good blacks, and i havnt noticed a rainbow effect. My seating is directly below it, and the fan noise can be slightly offputting in its cycling on/off, but this is only really noticable in quiet portions of a film. i was undecided right up to the last minute about buying, but im glad i did, cheaper than the overpriced infocus 80, ...

DrNIck 26.09.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Optoma Home Theater Series HD20

Sharp, reliable image (Philips Garbo LC6231)

Advantages: Feature Set, connectivity, brightness
Disadvantages: Cool down period

I have been teaching using one of these for nearly a year now and I have been very pleased with it. The brightness and clarity that this projector produces are such that I often forget to turn off the lights when using it. Very impressive. This machine has all the features you would expect, a good remote control with easy access to all features, a warning when you turn off to ensure that you don't do so accidentally and all the inputs I ever need ...
...Audio, Component Audio and VGA. It also has onboard sound which can be useful along with easily accessible volume and mute controls. The keystone function works well and levels itself very quickly while the manual focus is a breeze to use with fine tuning achieved simply. Replacement bulbs are not too expensive, however the supplied bulb has lasted the machine 3 years! If I had a complaint it is the cool down period between turning off and back on, ...

thejazzyj 14.09.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Philips Garbo LC6231