A great budget DLP Projector

Advantages: Low price, vivid colour, ease of use and setup
Disadvantages: Resolution could be a bit higher, slight screen-door effect

...I bought this projector for my home cinema system and i have been very impressed with it. For the money, i don't think there is a better projector packed with features and superb ease of use. The picture quality is more than satisfactory for watching DVD's and playing PlayStation games, and i also use it for viewing photos from my PC. More die-hard home cinema enthusiasts may find the resolution not up to scratch, and it does suffer slightly from the screen door effect, but i find the picture excellent. Another obvious benefit is the massive lamp life of 4000 hours, which means it'll be a very long time before it needs changing. I have also found that this projector has one of the cheapest replacement lamp prices around, from just £140. The brightness is brilliant and this projector is so easy to set up and use that anybody could use...

djmazif666 20.08.2007 · Read review
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Review of BenQ W100

Mini LED Projector with USB connectivity!

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

...I?ve owned the Optoma HD20 for a while now, and I must say it?s a great projector, but I?ve always wanted something portable, something that was small yet powerful, and 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 is absolutely TINY! It weighs only 1.4 lbs (0.6 kg)! 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...

Fairton11 27.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of BenQ Joybee GP1

OPTIMA HD720X PROJECTOR

Advantages: QUIET FAN TOP PICTURE MUST BUY
Disadvantages: CAN GET HOOKED LOL

...i have just purchased the optima HD720x and i can say it is top quality my old projector which i thought was a very good picture is no match for the 720x i have been running my pc downloads of movies through the projector and was amazed at the quality of picture this is even with out HD just awesome thought it was HD and i cant think what an HD input device will display . must say if i had a choice of the new 70inch plasma that cost nearly £2000 or this machine i know where my cash will go VALUE FOR MONEY . ps and im just projecting it on my wall that has been painted magnolia how simple is that SORTED. well its now nearly 12 months since i wrote this review and have had many hours of viewing like over a thousand now lol maybe thats because im using it many hours a day as it runs from my pc to watch films music videos and wait for it...

ADYMOLE42 27.11.2008 · Read review
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Review of Optoma HD720X

Epson EMP X5

Advantages: Good price
Disadvantages: Low resolution

...This is projector is affordable but still has some positive features. The resolution of 1024 x 768 allows clear projection with much detail. However if you are interested in High definition or multimedia i would not recommend this. However for business or education this is perfect. The 2200 ANSI Lumens allows the pictures to be very bright in well lit conditions. It was very easy to set this up and epson provided all the cables in needed. This epson website is also very helpful for driver and software updates. Even though this is not a DLP projector i think this projector meets its demands nicely and is a good price. Other products to consider would be the Optoma range since they also are very good....

LogitechUSAUK 18.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Epson EMP X5

Budget priced projector fits the bill

Advantages: Excellent value for money
Disadvantages: No fancy features

...100A SVGA Projector - 2000 ANSI lumens, 3yr de-install/re- install warranty * Image Brightness - 2000 ANSI lumens * Max Resolution - SVGA 800 x 600 (Native) * Dimensions - W x D x H 27.2 cm x 20 cm x 8 cm * Weight - 2.3 kg * Image Contrast - Ratio 2000:1 * Bulb Type - 180 W (3500 hours normal / 4000 hours eco) * Power - 100 - 240VAC, 50/60Hz * Supported Resolutions - 1280 x 1024; 1152 x 870 (Mac 21"); 640 x 480 (VGA/Mac 13"); 1024 x 768 (XGA) compressed * Image Size - 0.7 - 7.69 m * Throw Ratio - 1.9 to 2.1 * Projection Distance - 1.2 m - 12 m Now I don't pretend to understand much of the above but from my perspective it was a relatively small machine which would make it easily portable and at 2.3 Kg it wasn't too heavy. The lamp life is reasonable especially in eco mode which should easily cope with the use...

laramax 03.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of NEC NP100

Excellent short-throw projector

Advantages: Big image when placed one meter from the wall
Disadvantages: didn't notice any so far

...When I decided to buy a short-throw projector I compared for a while as I always do when I buy electronic products. Finally I decided to buy this BenQ MP771. I've been working with it for several days now and I have to say that it met all my expectations. So far I am very satisfied. I like its short-throw technology because I place the projector only one meter away from the wall and I still get a huge picture displayed, about 70". That's perfect as my meeting room is not that big. You have to imagine that a standard projector which a friend borrowed me only managed a picture size of about 25". The short-throw technology was really the crucial point for me to buy this projector. In terms of the picture quality I can't complain either. The BenQ MP771 offers bright and clear pictures. The reason are high 3000 ANSI lumen which creates...

galloxxl 18.07.2008 · Read review
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Review of BenQ MP771

Can you buy a full HD projector on the cheap?

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

...This is probably the first of the high end home cinema projectors that I have felt is capable and bright enough to use in a commercial setting. It combines an impressive specification with a price that is low enough to bring full HD projection into their home cinema or meeting room. With comparable machines often costing two or three times as much as this machine, where are the downsides to buying a full HD projector on the cheap? Specification/Connectivity This machine is a 3600 lumen projector with a texas instruments full HD DLP chip and a 5 segment colour wheel. There is connectivity for HDMI, DVI-D, 2x VGA, VGA out, component video, s-video and composite video. There are audio inputs for all the inputs allowing you to use the projector as the switching centre for your home cinema if required. It has RS232 and ethernet...

MSHunt 14.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Optoma EP1080

Sony's Excellent Projector

Advantages: High Brightness, 3LCD Projection System, AIAS (Advanced Intelligent Auto Setup), Short Focal Length
Disadvantages: Abit Noisy

...The Sony VPL CX21 is a bright, slim, and stylish projector designed for mobile applications. A friend of mine has this and we always watch movies on it. The projector has many features which I've written about below with brief explanation of each feature: - High Brightness of 2100 ANSI Lumens The projector has three Sony 0.63-inch LCD panels and a latest designed 165 W lamp, it has a brightness of 2100 ANSI lumens, which provides amazing image quality even in very high ambient-light. The projector has a resolution of XGA (1024 x 768), this simply means fine display of even the smallest details. - 3LCD Projection System This is what the Sony projector is all about, it has a 3LCD projection system which means the projected images are bright and natural and for this to be achieved it has 3 LCD panels. It provides high light...

Surj1 09.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Sony VPL CX21

Awesome BenQ 1920x1080 Full HD Monitor!

Advantages: 2ms, HDMI, Full HD 1080p
Disadvantages: The exterior of the monitor is a bit glossy.

...I bought the E2400HD 8 months ago and have loved it since the day I received it. I ordered it online and it came in three days later. It came in a standard brown BenQ box with the monitor, the stand, D-Sub, power cable, and an installation CD/manual. I bought it through a friend?s advice as he had bought the E2400HD when it first hit the shelves, and he has been telling me about how awesome it is ever since! It is hard not to agree with him, because the monitor just performs at a superb level and quality for the price range that it is competing in! The E2400HD would be what I?d like to call a multi-media/functional desktop/laptop peripheral display. It comes with HDMI and DVI support, and is loaded with 1080p (16:9 display or also known as 1920x1080), which gives the monitor a very beautiful bright and crisp display. Blu ray works...

cookiedough21 28.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of BenQ E2400HD

Sony Portable Projector

Advantages: Easy to carry, light and compact
Disadvantages: Expensive to maintain

...I have used this Sony Projector for over 3 years. It is very light, compact and easy to use. It comes in a canvas carry case with shoulder strap. The projector itself folds up in to a compact carry case. The front cover folds over with a handle and locks so it can be carried like a mini briefcase. The control functions are on top of the projector. There is a row of buttons on the front, Power,Input,APA, and volume control. On the right are buttons for reset,menu,arrow keys and enter. There are 4 light signals,lamp,fan,power saving,standby. The port at the back has audio,mouse,video,svideo and scart to laptop connection. THe SONY LCD Projector made in Japan is very reliable. THis one is probably 5 years old. Replacement lamps for it are now very expensive. When you switch it on it is ready to use in about 3 minutes. The picture...

damien.gallery 14.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Sony VPL CS2