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Epson PowerLite 76c LCD Projector (1024x768, 2000 Lumens, 400:1, HDTV Compatible)
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Dimensions
| Depth | 12.9 inches |
| Height | 2.4 |
| Minimum Weight (pounds) | 5.7 pounds |
| Traveling Weight (pounds) | 7.3 pounds |
| Width | 9.7 inches |
Display
| Brightness | 2000 lumens |
| Contrast Ratio | 400:1 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Max Projection Distance | 35.0 feet |
| Max Resolution | x |
| Min Projection Distance | 3.0 feet |
| Motorized Focus | 1 |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Wide-Screen Mode | 1 |
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Pros
Bargain price
No fan cool down required
Cons
Image quality is pedestrian
Bottom Line
A low price and numerous features make this model rise to the top; however, its text and graphics images could be sharper.
Epson PowerLite 76c
PowerLite 76c LCD Projector (1024x768, 2000 Lumens, 400:1, HDTV Compatible) Review, by Richard Jantz February 21, 2006
The Epson PowerLite 76c ($999, as of January 18, 2006) is a fine choice for budget-minded business buyers who also want a crossover unit for home use. Rated at 2000 lumens, this 5.7-pound LCD model is bright enough for use in small and medium-size conference rooms with moderate ambient light. Its modest (1-watt) speaker may suffice for adding simple sounds or music effects to presentations, but you'll need a more powerful system if you plan to view movies or TV.
The 76c is well designed for quick plug-and-play presentations and fast getaways. The projector starts up in less than 4 seconds, and Epson's Instant Off feature lets you quickly unplug the 76c after a presentation, with no lamp cool-down period required. Some projectors make you fumble around trying to get a good grip on the lens's focus and zoom rings, but the 76c provides rings with knobs that are easy to access and adjust. Besides carrying the usual assortment of options for analog connections--including computer (VGA) and composite video signals--the 76c has a pass-through connector (for hooking up an external monitor) and a USB port (for providing full mouse control when you use the remote, a helpful option for presentations). You'll need to obtain a USB cable and video cables in order to use some features, however, since the 76c comes bundled with only a VGA cable and a power cord.
In our image quality tests conducted at its standard settings, the 76c posted average scores across the board. Its text images were generally clear and readable, but not quite as crisp or prominent as those from higher-scoring projectors (such as the NEC LT35). Its graphics image scores were similarly pedestrian. In our group photo, skin tones looked a bit harsh and slightly washed out. In our motion tests, the 76c earned a rating of Good, for displaying colorful images with no unwanted artifacts (such as false contours around moving objects). Using the projector's alternate picture modes helped improve the image quality of both video and still graphic images.
The 76c's on-screen menu is straightforward and intuitive. Color adjustments include a host of different preset color modes (for photo, sports, presentation, theatre, game, sRGB, and blackboard), but color temperature options are limited to three choices (high, medium, low). The unit lacks options for adjusting gamma or white level, though you can adjust the individual intensities of red, green, and blue.
The remote includes digital zoom, a pointer (with three different shapes), and a convenient picture mode button for cycling through the many preset choices. Another convenience is a help button that tells you which adjustments to use to correct any problems you're having with the display.
Upshot: The Epson 76c's image quality isn't great, but it delivers as much as some projectors that cost twice as much.
Richard Jantz
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Performance
| Graphics Image Quality | Good |
| Interface Tested | analog |
| Quality With Room Lights On | Good |
| Resolution Tested | 1024-by-768 |
| Text Image Quality | Good |
| Video Motion Quality | Good |
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Reviewed by: stepheneu
Strengths: Price, brightness(lumens), ease of use, no on/off switch, fast lamp cooling, zoom, high resolution (XGA) zoom & focus lens control, keystone, relatively quiet.
Weaknesses: Nothing considering the price!
Overall: Bought this about 3 weeks ago and have been using it for our church on Wednesday nights. It has been everything I expected in a value projector! I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a basic projector with all the necessary features.
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Reviewed by: cclamz
Strengths: Affordable, lightweight, bright, intuitive menus, extra care road service, padded case, competitively priced bulbs
Weaknesses: Slightly larger than some other models
Overall: I just bought 4 of these for a training center, and I will probably be buying more of them in the future. Some of the projectors will be ceiling-mounted and others will travel. With the limited time we've been using them, they have been great. They're just small enough and very lightweight (I can easily pick the projector up with one hand). The 2000 lumen brightness is great when the projectors are used on the road in bright rooms. Navigating the menus to make adjustments is much more intuitive than other projectors I've used. The padded case is a nice extra. It is much better quality than the one that came with a Panasonic that we recently purchased.The two biggest reasons we bought this projector was price and warranty/replacement (since our trainers use these on the road all over the world). I found this projector for as low as $830 shipped from Newegg, but opted to buy from Amazon because they didn't have a restocking fee if we returned one. We also received a $100 Epson CX4200 All-in-one for free after rebate with the purchase of this projector. The "Extra Care Road Service" also influenced our purchase. They give you a card with an 800 number to call if you have any problems with a projector while on the road. They will overnight a replacement projector to you and give you a prepaid airway bill to return the defective unit within the first two years.I also looked into several DLP models. They tended to be nearly as cheap as this model, but I read a lot of negative reviews about the rainbow effect. Be sure to check out projectorcentral.com for a lot of great reviews. It helped me out a lot.
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Reviewed by: lbjlbj
Strengths: This product has exceeded my expectations. The quality is superior to comparable brands. If you are looking for a bright, clear and reliable projector, buy the Powerlite 76c.
Weaknesses: I have not identified any weaknesses with the projector yet.
Overall: I highly recommend the Powerlite 76c for a home theator setting. I have had the unit for two months and it has exceeded my expectations. There are higher quality products on the market for a higher price. However, if you are looking for an above average projector for a very reasonible price, the Powerlite 76c fits the bill. You won't be disappointed.
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