Epson EX30 3LCD Multimedia Projector, SVGA, 2200 Lumens Review

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(More customer reviews)I searched and compared projectors for a long time before settling on this one. I need a highly portable, easily set-up, projector for slideshows, movies, presentations, and the occasional killer gaming session. I'm not using it for home theatre or anything high-tech. So far I'm very satisfied. It's easy to set up with basic electronic A/V knowledge. It's less confusing than other projectors I've worked with, and the A/V mute and instant on/off are particularly handy. The remote does just about everything too. My big problem is that it has USB connectivity to a computer, Plug-n-play!!, but only for PCs! As a Mac user I was frustrated that it did not say ANYTHING about this in the specs until I opened the box. Especially frustrating is that earlier models seemed to have good connectivity with Macs, so I don't know what happened. However, no biggie because it still connects with the component cable, and even to my iPod with the help of the iPod A/V cable. All-in-all a good purchase, especially for the price.

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A smart choice with proven performance, the Epson EX30 delivers bright, colorful images in any room thanks to Epson's innovative 3LCD, 3-chip optical engine. With a host of convenient features, including all-new USB 2.0 connectivity, this SVGA projector offers the power and versatility you've come to expect from the world leader in multimedia projectors. And, it's easy to use with innovative control features and connectivity options. Quickly connect to your laptop with Plug 'n Play USB setup--no need to use computer function keys or bulky VGA cables with tedious screw-in knobs. The lightweight EX30 is ready wherever your presentations take you. And, if you choose to install your projector, the EX30 shuts down quickly at the flip of a switch. Ideal for the office or at home, the EX30 also includes a VGA-to-component video adapter for easy, high-quality connection to entertainment devices such as DVD players, gaming consoles and more.

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Epson PowerLite S1+ Multimedia LCD Video Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)When searching for a projector I had the following criteria which the Epson S1+ met.
Low Cost - Best price I found - Amazon - 749.00
Low Noise - Epson S1+ is 33dB
Minimum 800x600 Resolution
Native 4:3 Aspect Ratio
High ANSI Lumens - Epson S1+ is 1400
Decent Contrast Ratio - Epson S1+ is 400:1
Low Cost Bulb replacement ($150-$200)
For the cost, there was no other projector on the market that could compete. I did not want the lower end DLP projectors, due to rainbow effects that can happen. I also wanted a projector that would be cost effective after the initial purchase. The S1+ bulbs can be found for $150.00 to $200.00, compared to $350-$400 for competitors. BTW: This unit will be used in a small church for Sunday services and cost was a big factor when investing and researching bulb replacement costs.
How does it work?
We get a great image for our church service with full house lights on, this projector is brilliant. Very, low noise. Most of the time it is used with PowerPoint presentations, but it also does a great job with DVD projection.
Image Size?
This unit projects a BIG image from a short distance, if you need a large picture, but do not have the space...this may be the projector for you.
Quality?
I am really impressed with the fit, finish and quality of the Epson projector and will be purchasing the Powerlite Home 10+ for my home theater.
How does it compare?
I have an Infocus X2 and and NEC VT470 projector and I would take the Epson S1+ over either one of these any day.

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With a footprint of just 14.6 by 10.4 inches, the S1+ sets up on nearly any convenient surface and weighs just 7 pounds, making transportation painless. An SVGA native resolution of 800 x 600 ensures that projected images retain their clarity even at great distances, while 24-bit color support of over 16.7 million shades results in accurate, true-to-life images.

A monitor out capability lets you display images on both the projected screen and on a monitor simultaneously, and compatibility with both PC and Mac operating systems ensures that your presentations a snap to set up, no matter which platform you're offered. The 500:1 contrast ratio provides sharp detail, and 1,400 ANSI lumens of brightness results in projections that are easy to see from anywhere in the room. The 130-watt UHE lamp provides over 2,000 hours of lamp life, while the internal power supply consumes 200 watts during normal operation and just 5 watts in standby mode.

The S1+ has a variable aspect ratio of either 4:3 or 16:9 and an adjustable projection screen size of 30 to 300 inches. The digital zoom/manual focus lens has an F-number of 1.4 and an f-number range of 16.6mm, which combine with digital keystone correction of plus or minus 15 degrees to help achieve accurate, in-focus projections across the entirety of the image.

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XGA Projector 4500 Lumens Review

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(More customer reviews)Just installed projector has good initial picture quality and features. Too early to have an objective review based on actual performance.

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XGA, 4500 ANSI Lumens, 3000:1 Contrast, RJ-45, HDMI, DVI-D, Dual VGA, 7.8lbs, Crestron RoomView, 3D PC, 3 year warranty, 1 year lamp warranty, Express Replacement

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Epson 6110i Powerlite 3500 Lumens XGA Multimedia Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)perfect for large or small spaces. super-bright and looks great with hdtv. even in a well-lit room, it is amazing. photos look balanced. no color shift problems. easy color management. easy to use. easy to understand. love this projector.

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Enjoy added savings with long-lasting lamp ¿ up to 5000 hours; Get closed captioning capabilities right out of the box ¿ no adapter required; Project bright, brilliant images with 3500 lumens; Rest easy with dust resistant design, made to protect the optics; Achieve more efficient operation with industrial strength air filter

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Elite Screens EzFrame Fixed Frame Projection Screen, 16:9 Aspect Ratio - 84in. (Cine White) Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted to get a quality screen that would work in our new home theater and was very impressed with the quality of this screen. Being an engineer by trade, I was impressed that the aluminum extrusion used on this frame was of high quality and was machined to very close tolerance's. The instructions were not needed as all of the parts were well designed and fit well. It took me about 30 minutes to assemble the frame and then fit the screen to the frame. Very well done Elite Screens!

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Home Theater Screen with full tension uniformity. Comes with an anodized black aluminum 2.36" frame thickness with pro-trim black velour surfacing to enhance the appearance with the stylish marked border that absorbs light overshoot. 84" Inch diagonal with our 1.1 Gain Cine White, Black backed material, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Screen. It provides sliding wall mounts to ensure the installation is properly centered.

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EPSON EX3200 Multimedia Projector (V11H369020) Review

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(More customer reviews)Nice USB to PC connection it's truly a Plug n' Play! I just scanned through the Quick Guide and I was able to operate the projector easily. My only concern was whether the 2600 lumens would be enough light intensity considering the natural light present, not to mention the church's plain white wall being used to project image. However, it was plenty enough the projected image off of Power Point presentation was quite legible and colorful from over 300 ft. Needless to say, I highly recommend this product!!!

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Epson PowerLite 1925W MultiMedia Projector (V11H314020) Review

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(More customer reviews)We use 5 of these projectors and 7 of the 826w+ on our plant network. The Epson software finds the projectors without any trouble. We are able to project to up to 4 of these projectors simultaneously from a single computer. This really helps us when trying to present in multiple rooms or very large rooms. It would be nice to project to more than 4, but it is a limit of the software.
Video doesn't always stream fast enough to be in sync with the audio from the computer/laptop. That's the nature of playing video over the network. However, we use this projector to demonstrate CAD drawings, Visio drawings, and large Excel Spreadsheets without any trouble. PowerPoint (as expected) works great too. The widescreen format is very nice to have.
I highly recommend these projectors for networked installations. Configuration is easy. These projectors have now become our standard across the plant.

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Wireless, widescreen performance.Achieve brilliant widescreen presentations with 4000 lumens, WXGA resolution, convenient wireless capabilities and HDMI connectivity.

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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 (V11H373120) Review

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(More customer reviews)I snatched up this projector as soon as I could after it was introduced (October 2010). I felt confident buying a brand new product because this projector is an evolution of the highly regarded 8100 from last year. The 8100 brought 1080P resolution to the mainstream of the home projector market. For the same price or lower, the 8350 improves upon the 8100 in several areas. First, it has inorganic rather than organic LCD panels. This feature suddenly became important to me when my six year old Sanyo PLV-Z2's blue panel gave out. I found out that (eventual) blue panel failure is a common problem with the old Sanyo's organic panels. Inorganic panels are more stable and heat-resistant. In addition to the inorganic panels, the 8350 is brighter than the 8100 and it has a higher contrast ratio (black/white).
Since most people (including me) won't be comparing projectors side-by-side, I'll tell you what's likely to be important to somebody considering a home theater projector purchase. Placement flexibility is very important to home projector buyers on a budget. If you have to pay someone to do a ceiling installation, you can pay half this projector's list price just for the installation. The Epson 8350 has a long 2.1 power zoom lens and vertical and horizontal lens shift. What this means is that you can likely put the projector on a bookcase shelf at the side of a room 10-15 feet away from your projection wall or screen and skip any formal installation whatsoever. The second important feature is brightness. Unlike my old projector, the new Epson is bright enough to project a good picture with room lights on. It can easily substitute for a 60 inch flat panel television, with modest light control measures. With the lights off, you can crank the image up to 200 inches if you have the space. (By the way, I've never bothered with getting a screen. I don't even use a white wall. I project onto a tan wall, and the picture is fine.)
The biggest marketing feature of this projector is its 1080P native resolution. It looks good. I was a little surprised that 1080P didn't make as much of a difference as I expected, but it looks good. I didn't really have to make many changes to the default settings to get a picture of my liking.
I have only used the projector with HDMI input. Other inputs are available - see the product description for details. Kudos to Epson for including a LIGHTED remote. I don't know why all projector remotes aren't lighted. The projector is very quiet. The advertised lamp (bulb) light is 4,000 hours. That will mean several years of use for an average buyer. There is one feature that's not particularly convenient, and that is size. This projector is surprisingly large. You really notice it in the store if it is positioned next to business-class projectors. In the business niche size (small) and light output/dollar are key features. Business projectors don't have the lens shift and zoom flexibility of the 8350. Business projectors typically have lower resolution, and they are louder than the 8350. If you are looking for a projector to carry with you to business meetings and to sometimes use at home for movies there are probably better (lighter and cheaper) choices; however for home use the Epson 8350 is hard to beat.
Finally, I want to remind people who have never purchased a home theater projector that you have to have a source for the picture to be fed to the projector. I use a Playstation3 and a stand-alone HDTV tuner (hard to find except online) plugged into an Onkyo home theater receiver. You should budget for a home theater receiver (receivers with speakers are called "home theater in a box" or HTIB) that has HDMI in and out, preferably at least 3 inputs and 2 outputs. It's best to rig things so that everything goes into the receiver, and then one HDMI cable goes from the receiver to the projector. It is a lot cheaper to get your HDMI cables online.
In conclusion, the Epson 8350 can be thought of as a tweaked "next year's model" of the 8100. Since the 8100 got the core features right, not much improvement was needed. Epson apparently controlled the inventory of the 8100s pretty well. After the 8350 was released, I looked for blow-out deals on the 8100 and didn't find any. You can pay just as much for the outgoing 8100 as the 8350. You might as well get the newer model.
SUPPLEMENT 12/28/2010 - Using a projector for motion gaming.
I've had people ask me how you can use a projector to play Wii games. Remember, with a home theater projector, the projector is (usually) behind you, not in front of you like a television, so you can't put the sensor bar on the projector. The answer is quite simple, and that is to use an audio-video receiver or a dedicated HTIB receiver. You plug the console into the receiver just like you would plug it into your television. The receiver will either be in front of you or close enough to the front that you can run the game's sensor cable to game console without any improvised wiring. Wii games are quite fun blown up to wall size, even though the Wii is not a high definition device. PS3 games and BluRay movies on the Playstation 3 look fantastic. I don't have an XBOX 360, but if you want to give me one, I'll be happy to write about it.

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