Micro Professional Projector MPRO110 Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are considering the 3M MPRO110, my recommendation is that you fully understand your use and purpose as well as the limited capabilities of this product before you buy it. It is definitely NOT a replacement for the typical portable projector by any measure. It certainly looks impressive and is a very compact unit. It will suit the specific needs of some but generally does not compare well with the capabilities of other portable projectors.
In my situation I was only looking for a personal unit to use in my office in a darkened environment with a white projector screen and a laptop/notebook computer to display Windows WMV video files and Apple Quicktime MOV video files. It appears that the MPRO110 may meet my very minimal requirements since I will be the only one using it as a study aid. The picture at maximum distance, projects large enough (nearly as large as my 61" Sony rear projection TV) in my case, which may justify the use of the MPRO110. However what is displayed is not equivalent or even close to the original display output because the brightness and sharpness of the image are not sufficient for most purposes.
The good, the bad, the ugly:
1. The MPRO110 cable for PC/laptop/notebook connectivity is way TOO short and in my opinion should be at least 3ft-4ft in length.
2. The MPRO110 unit really does needs a stand or tripod to rest on at sufficient height to allow the greatest distance 1800mm (71") around 6ft, in order to achieve maximum picture size and to justify its actual use.
3. The MPRO110 power connector cable should have been at the back because it seems to keep pulling the unit off balance because of the short length of the VGA cable despite its own ability to swivel around at the contact point. The cables tend to make it hard to keep the unit flat on a surface.
4. Brightness of the MPRO110 is only marginally acceptable in a darkened room although it is reasonable to expect better than what it projects.
5. MPRO110 focus is limited and I found the focus control range and use to be not very acceptable.
6. The on off button and the focus control are small and that's OK but the plastics lack tactile feel and a nicer button or control using some hardened rubberized material that a user can grip more easily would be much better.
7. To insert, charge and use the battery a small screw must be removed to take the cover off and this is not documented in the Operators Guide or Quick Start Guide.
8. I like the display compatibility and support all the way up to WXGA but would love to see it provide at least 1280 x 1024 support or greater in the future. The Operators Guide does not show the support for WXGA as is displayed on the 3M website.
9. The 3M MPRO110 has an impressive form factor being extremely compact and lightweight.
10. Connecting and setting the MPRO110 is not difficult and it is easy to use.
The 3M MPRO110 is an excellent product in concept. It is very evident to anyone attempting to use the unit in its current implementation that there are significant shortcomings for usability. 3M obviously understands the need for a compact portable projector but the execution could have been so much better. With an enhanced engineering effort and greater output capability, a unit like this done right would have taken the projection market by storm. There is a very real and a very large demand for a unit like this that can deliver. 3M in my experience is a quality vendor, however this unit does not live up to the promise of what it should have been. It does have potential and I can only hope that 3M acknowledge its shortcomings by making substantial improvements to the next generation.

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Vivitek D825MS 2600 Lumen SVGA DLP Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)Use this at work in a medium size office for wall projection. The unit works perfectly, provides very sharp images, and is easy to focus. Operates for hours without overheating and shuting down like other projectors I have delt with. Video input options make this very versatile as well and since it comes with a carrying case and is light weight the unit could be taken any where for a remote presentation with a laptop.'
Very satisfied.

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The highly portable and high-performance Vivitek D825MS Projector offers several performance features that make it ideal for business, education, and other professional organizations. Thanks to BrilliantColor technology and a light output of 2600 lumens, the D825MX lets you project an SVGA image with beautiful image quality and accurate color reproduction as small as two feet and as large as 20.5 feet.
Compact Design and Features for Convenient Portability The D825MS is designed to meet the needs of mobile professionals who require a compact projector with high-performance features. It measures a compact 11 x 8 x 3.5 inches and weighs just 5.7 pounds, so you can easily tote the projector along to your latest business meeting. The projector also has a fast startup, so you don't need to wait for it to warm up, as well as a fast power down, so you can pick it up and move on to your next meeting when you're done.
Its compact size also makes for easy transportation and storage. A built-in Kensington security lock provides protection against theft, and a remote control is included for added convenience.
DLP and BrilliantColor Technology for a Bright, Crisp Picture Don't let the small size fool you; the D825MS is built to perform. Utilizing Texas Instruments' DLP technology with BrilliantColor, the Vivitek D825MS provides a bright image with eye-popping colors. It offers 2600 ANSI lumens with a 2200:1 contrast ratio, so you'll be able to see small details in any lighting condition. The efficient lamp has a life of up to 4000 hours in Eco-Mode.
The D825MS also features an integrated RS-232C port for remote control of your projector from a personal computer, enabling you to integrate it with third-party control systems for easy system administration.
You can view your presentation and keep engaged with your audiences by attaching your personal computer to the projectors\' monitor loop ports.
Quiet, Filter-Free Design Lowers Cost of Ownership Unlike some projectors that have a loud and distracting fan, the D825MS operates at a quiet 30 dB in eco-mode and 32 dB in standard mode. The projector also features a filter-free design, so you won't have to worry about clogged filters and removing dirt and dust, lowering your total cost of ownership and reducing maintenance fees.
DLP and BrilliantColor Technology for a Bright, Crisp Picture Utilizing Texas Instruments' DLP technology with BrilliantColor, the Vivitek D825MS provides a bright image with eye-popping colors. It offers 2600 ANSI lumens with a 2200:1 contrast ratio, so you'll be able to see small details in any lighting condition. The lamp runs efficiently and has a life of up to 4000 hours in Eco-Mode.
Create an Instant Home Theater Experience With a resolution of 800 x 600, the projector displays presentations and videos in great detail. It has a native 4:3 format and a compatibility mode for 16:9 video formats. The projector is compatible with 720p, 1080i (through RGB), NTSC/NTSC 4.43, PAL B/G/H/I/M/N 60, and SECAM.
The D825MS features S-Video, Composite Video, and RGB HD15 inputs. It's compatible with VGA, SVGA, XGA, and SXGA. Digital keystone correction lets you adjust the image for any environment.
Vivitek D825MS is backed by a three-year warranty for parts and labor, a one-year lamp warranty, and a five-year warranty on the DLP chip.
What's in the Box Projector, power cord, VGA cable, remote control with batteries included, user manual CD, and carrying case.

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BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini-LED DLP Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm very satisfied with this projector. I set it up in my bedroom with a portable projector screen (60" wide) and fed it 720P and 1080i inputs thru the component outputs of my HD satellite receiver and DVD player,(Toshiba XD-E500, available on Amazon, DVD upscaled to both 720P/1080i)to the VGA connector on the projector and it performed admirably. I moved the projector back to fill the entire screen width (60") with a 16X9 picture and the clarity/sharpness when receiving 720P/1080i signalling was better than I expected. The picture with a dimly lit room was very watchable and with the room darkened was outstanding. The colors were bright and vivid and the brightness/contrast were excellent. I used a RCA component male x 3 to VGA female adapter cable, 1 ft. long,(vendor description-HD15 VGA female to RCA x 3 male double shielded, HD15 to component video, available from Wholesale Cables on Amazon), that mated to the projector's VGA male connector plus a 12 ft. component cable that mated with the adapter's 3 male RCA's thru 3 RCA female to female barrel connectors. I also used a video switching box for the video, 4 inputs/1 output, and audio switching box, 4 inputs/1 output for the L/R stereo audio (available from Radio Shack) so I wouldn't have to keep unplugging/plugging cables all the time. I connected the L/R stereo audio switcing box output to my video/Aux audio inputs on my Aiwa home stereo/CD unit. Setup was very easy as the projector has auto-keystone adjusting feature. The projector has pre-programmed selections for movies/photos/pc/brightest/user. The user setting allows the user to set their own desired picture settings as they wish. The projector distance from the screen to fill the 60" width of the screen was about 9 ft. Although the projector has a tripod mounting hole, I used a music stand available from any music store and velcro'd the projector to the music stand. The music stand is adjustable in all three dimensions, pitch/yaw/height with locking adjusters when you get it where you want it to stay. This setup sure meets my needs/requirements completely and no lamps to replace periodically on the projector (it uses LED's). I was concerned about the 100 lumen output of the projector prior to getting it home and trying it out, but my concerns were relieved when I set it up and actually saw the picture for myself. It's not washed out or too weak to watch. I was extremely pleased with the video quality of the projector. I watched a MLB baseball game on it and fast moving objects (the ball,runners) were not blurred at all. I'm satisfied. One note: the projector pictured on Amazon doesn't look like the present BenQ Joybee GP1 model that I have. Mine is white with a black top and is almost square. Perhaps the version shown on Amazon is an earlier or another version of the product.

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The BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector is a palm-sized, pocket projector, designed to go wherever you go--business or pleasure. Plug in a variety of devices--laptops, MP3 players, cameras, gaming consoles, and more--to project your media up to 80 inches in size. The GP1 also comes with an integrated 2-watt speaker to further enrich your multimedia enjoyment. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your media.

Easy Set-Up The Joybee GP1 gets you going in a matter of seconds. Plug it in, insert your USB device or connect other media, raise the device to the desired viewing angle, focus your image and you're all set.
VGA and Composite Video Connect your laptop using the GP1's VGA connection for Power Point presentations, streaming video, slideshows or anything else you can display.
A composite video input allows connection of video game systems, DVD players, and various other A/V devices. Devices with component outputs can be adapted to VGA.
USB Connectivity With Wide Format Support On the back of the GP1 you'll find a USB port. Plug in thumb drives and USB devices with your favorite media for enjoyment on the GP1. Enjoy AVI/MOV/3GP/3G2/DivX/Xvid videos, JPEG/BMP/GIF/TIFF images, or just listen to your favorite MP3s.
LED3 Projection Powered by BenQ's LED3 Technology, the GP1 is built to deliver a cinema-quality image, giving you clear, brilliant images with optimized brightness and contrast ratio.
Tripod-Ready Stacking books under your projector may be a good idea when you want to get the projection height and angle you want, but here's a better idea--a tripod. The GP1 can be easily attached to a tripod for precise angling and adjustment.
100% Lamp-Free The GP1 utilizes RGB LEDs as the projection light source instead of traditional projection lamps. Enjoy vivid, stunning picture without worrying about issues such as decrease in brightness, color fading, or expensive lamp replacement.
The LEDs also consume less power than traditional lamps, and are mercury-free, making the GP1 a greener choice.
Wall Color Correction Can't find a smooth white wall? Not a problem. BenQ's Wall Color Correction technology offers a selection of five wall colors for various surfaces--even blackboards. Get outstanding projection quality wherever you go.
Built-in Speakers BenQ completes the self-contained multimedia experience with a built-in 2-watt speaker, so you don't need to be next to an audio system to enjoy audio.
Of course, an audio output (stereo mini jack) is also included, so you can connect to a stereo or other system for a little more power.
Keystone-Perfect Viewing Say goodbye to misshaped images, graphics, and charts--with the automatic keystone adjustment, a perfect square is all you'll see.
A Delightful Sight in Black and White It always helps when your multimedia devices take design to heart. The GP1 features a sleek, high-gloss finish with smooth, rounded curves. It weighs in at just over a pound. The illuminated touch-panel controls are functional and attractive. It's a pico projector that doesn't skimp on looks.
Optional iPod Dock Add the optional iPod dock for charging and enjoyment of your iPod. Without the dock, you can still enjoy iPod content via the RCA composite input (adapter needed).
What's in the Box BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector, Quick Start Guide, Soft Carry Case, Remote Control, Power Supply, Manual, CD, 30-Pin Cable With VGA/Composite Inputs

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Epson PowerLite S5 3LCD Projector by Epson Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this yesterday because I needed something small for the living room in our apartment. I set it up on the book shelf to shoot over the fireplace and it's impressive. The wall is flat white paint and I didn't want to hang a screen being in apartment and the picture looks great. It's brand new so I hope it will do well in the long run but for now I would recommend it.

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LG HS201 Slim LED Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)As a retired professor volunteering in a senior citizen's program, I must tote what I need to teach cultural history. That includes equipment to show films and images and to play reasonable quality recorded music, as well as to lecture. The LG HS201 is ideal for my purposes. With 200 lumens it is the first LED projector that I have seen that is sufficiently bright and that has a usable built-in stereo sound system, although I do augment its meager 2 watts with external speakers. The USB port facilitates set-up and frees me from a tangle of cables, as I can easily put a couple of slightly compressed movies, an hour of MP3 classical music, and nearly 100 JPEG images onto an 8GB flash drive. The fan noise is barely audible--an estimated 29 DB--and at under 2 lbs. the projector is truly portable.
Most of its purported shortcomings are no more than compromises necessary to bring a lamp-free projector to market at a $500 price. For that figure, one should not expect a zoom lens, a tilt adjustment, or anything like a theater sound system. Incidentally, only the HS 200G and HS201G, neither of which is currently marketed in the USA, offer a standard carrying bag, and just the HS200 series, also not yet sold here, includes an FM audio transmitter. However, there is one LG HS201 defect that can and should be remedied at the earliest opportunity. The owner's manual is written in the unidiomatic English of a non-native speaker, and some of the manual's technical writing defies comprehension. A newly edited version would be helpful.
If you are interested in buying the LG HS201, I would suggest four accessories at first: (a) a USB flash drive of 8 or 16GB; (b) a lightweight tripod, rated at over 6 lbs; (c) a pair of small speakers; and (d) a carrying bag. With these, you should be good to go!

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LG LED projector 2000:1 contrast ratio 200 ANSI brightness 30,000 hours LED life various aspect ratios Divx player via USB 2.0 FM wireless audio HDMI 1.3 green technology - mercury freeWhat's in the Box : HS201 projector,Manual,Remote Control (Card Type),CR2032 3V battery (for the remote control),RBG cable,RGB to Component converter (adaptor),AD DC Adaptor (100~240Hz),Power Cord.

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Cinemin Swivel Multimedia Pico Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)This is really an impressive little gadget. Quite easy to use, just plug it in to charge, turn it on and attach a device. I attached my iPhone and watched videos through iTunes and YouTube quite easily. On a wall, on a ceiling. There really needs to be very little ambient lighting though. But when it's dark, really a pretty sharp picture for the size of the thing and its resolution. And I was especially impressed by the sound given the tiny size of the speaker.
My only complaint is a lack of documentation. The box came with a "quick start guide" which told you very little beyond how to charge it and a couple of other notes and one "sample" configuration. That's it, and there doesn't seem to be any more documentation online. But given how relatively easy to use it is, this is a minor quibble.

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Take projection out of the boardrooms and put it literally in the palm of your hand with the Cinemin Swivel Multimedia Pico Projector by WowWee. This pocket-size projector features Texas Instruments' DLP projection technology and a unique 90-degree hinge that allows you to project onto virtually any surface. Use it to connect to a wide variety of handheld devices--such as the iPod, iPhone, and Flip Video--so that you can project your videos, photos, and more with anyone, at any time.
Made for iPod and Other Popular Devices The Cinemin Swivel can be used with your favorite portable media players, including the iPod, iPhone, Flip Video, PSP, digital cameras, portable DVD players, and smartphones with video-out functionality. Not for use with desktop, laptop, or netbook computers. Just connect your device to the Swivels' easy-to-access AV-in jack, and you're ready to project. And with its unique, mid-body 90-degree hinge, the Swivel can project on any surface you can image, such as the ceiling, walls, and floor, without a tripod or prop.

Ultra-clear, High Contrast Picture Featuring Texas Instruments' DLP projection technology, the Cinemin Swivel produces remarkably clear, high contrast pictures with a resolution of 480 x 320 (HVGA). In a dimly lit environment, the Swivel can project a crisp 60-inch image from over eight feet away, or from the floor to the ceiling in a typical room.

Longer Battery Life And unlike most other handheld projectors with battery spans of only 60-90 minutes, the Swivel has a rechargeable battery that lasts over two hours--so you'll never have to worry about your movie or slide show being cut short. The Swivel also includes an AC adapter, giving you the option of running it off any standard electrical outlet.

Innovative 90-Degree Swivel Base The Swivel boasts a one-of-a-kind, stylish 90-degree hinge that makes it easy to project onto the floor, walls, or ceiling without having to use a prop or a tripod. The handheld projector also includes a built-in speaker with adjustable volume and a headphone jack, allowing you to connect your own portable speakers for when you need to crank the volume.

Equipped for International Traveling Lightweight and compact, the Swivel is perfect for traveling. And because it comes with a stylish, padded carrying case and includes four power adapters for North America, the UK, Europe, and Australia--the Swivel is ideal for your next globetrotting excursion.

By taking projection technology out of boardrooms and literally into the palm of your hand, the Cinemin Swivel lets you enjoy your multimedia collection virtually anywhere, with anyone.

What's in the Box AC/DC power adapter with four plugs, USB (A) to mini USB (B-5 pin) cable, USB (A) to mini USB (B-4 pin) cable, 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable, AV composite to 3.5 mm cable, battery, padded soft case with Velcro flap, and a quick start guide.

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Portable Mini Audio/Video 13 Lumens LED Light Projector with 150:1 Contrast Ratio and Built-In Stereo Speakers Review

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(More customer reviews)I liked the price of course and I was attracted to the LED feature with it's lower power consumption, quiet opperation and long bulb life. The Problem are that this unit is so stripped down in regards to features you wonte be able to use it with very much versatility. I bought one specifically to hook up to a laptop and project the computer image.............Nope. It don't do that. I did hook up an old VCR just to make sure it worked. It does work but not very well. Picture quality is dull and not very vivid at all. There is also an annoying pattern that is visable and reminds me of the dot pattern you see when you look at a magazine photo through a magnifying glass. I desperatly want to brighten up the picture but there is no control for that. All and all I think I can say that I don't think I'll get much use out of this unit. The concept is good but that's about as far as it goes. The picture is simply not clean enough for anyone who is trying to duplicate a television quality image in a larger version........ How do I send this thing back?


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Featuring 480 x 240 resolution, 2 stereo speakers, and a screen projection of up to 80-inches, this compact and lightweight LED projector is perfect for entertaining at home, in the dorm room, or anywhere else. Connect to a DVD player, VCR, TV, digital camera or video game console with the included composite RCA cables. The projector is extremely easy to operate - just plug in the projector, connect the composite RCA cables to your video source, and turn it on! Plus, with little to no operating noise, and no heating/cooling time required for use, the Mini AV LED Video Projector is the perfect addition to your home theater system.

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