SVGA model produces better-than-average text and good DVD video but unimpressive graphics.
Richard Jantz
Wednesday, February 26, 2003 01:00 AM PST
In our performance testing, the $1699 SVGA-resolution InFocus X1
couldn't measure up to the higher-resolution XGA units we examined for our
April 2003 projector roundup. It earned the lowest scores for graphics and
motion display, but its text scores were slightly higher than those of the
other SVGA units. The X1 fared noticeably better when displaying a movie
directly from a DVD player--something we didn't see from the other
projectors--thanks to its ability to adjust its settings for a video source
automatically. Projector setup and menu operation are painless; and the remote
is well-designed, though it lacks a laser pointer.
UPSHOT: For presentations, the InFocus X1 works best with
SVGA-resolution notebooks, but its strong video quality and bargain-basement
price make it a good fit for home use.
