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11-30-07
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Strengths: Price, size, easy to use, S-video/RCA/VGA support, multi mode support
Weaknesses:No zoom, flimsy height/angle adjuster, No cables except VGA, poor documentation
Overall Evaluation: This is my first personal projector. I have used many projector before at work which are all expensive and high end machines. This one is a good low end projector and hence I do not complain a whole lot about the zoom absence in this model. For < $499, this is a great value for money. The S-video, RCA, and VGA support make it my favorite since I can connect it to my computer, my portable DVD player, my DVD player, and other devices too. The unit is very easy to setup and use. It worked right out of the box and the menus were intuitive. I did read that some users complained about no widescreen format, but when I looked in the menu, there is support for 16:9 format. The brightness is very good for home movie viewing. Even with lights on, the image was fairly visible.There are lot of preset modes which avoid the hassle of manually adjusting the brightness etc (which can be done ofcourse). Overall I am very happy with the device. I wish it came with S-video cable. Documentation is not great but I have not had to use it so I think it is nothing to worry about much.One thing that I did not like much was the height adjustment. It seems easy to use but it could have been better. There is only one support in the front to tilt the projection up or down. I wish it was better than what is provided. Still its useful.
11-20-07
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Strengths: compact design and user friendly to use.
Weaknesses:The package does not come with S-video cable and output is not wide screen.
Overall Evaluation: ViewSonic produce a good quality product. The projector is aimed for the entry level user. It is simple and easy to use. I would recommend it for everyone who is looking for a bargain projector. Start up only take about 1 minute. So far I am happy with it.
11-16-07
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Strengths: value for money
Weaknesses:no frills
Overall Evaluation: This projector was bought to replace a infocus projector that was great but eating lot of lamps. Did a lot of research and finalized this for its value for money. I use this in my basement with daylight and in the night without any problem.I really like this unit! It is bright,1500 lumens. It is simple to use with no fancy buttons and it doesnt make lot of noise like my earlier projector. It is a great value for the price. I am also expecting a $100 rebate so that will be cool. We use it more frequently for movies, kids education and even tv programs. The projector is perfect for all those activities. I think this is the best value in projector market. Forgot to mention the warranty. It comes with 2 year warranty and I purchased extra 2 years for $60! For next 4 years, no worries!!
10-22-07
Duration of ownership: 4 Months
Strengths: size, price, brightness, light weight, small remote control easy to use
Weaknesses:Only for 800X600 not for higher resolution. becomes hot soon may be all projectors
Overall Evaluation: I love this projector. I play DVDs on laptop and connect to this projector and watch it at my house. Feels as if watching in a movie theatre. Price of this camera is good. Remote control is very helpful. This is my second projector of same model. As it is cheap I bought one for each of the 2 rooms I use the most.
10-16-07
Duration of ownership: 16 Days
Strengths: very cheap, HD support
Weaknesses:no zoom
Overall Evaluation: I got this projector for $399 after rebate at Staples. It is pretty much the cheapest in the market that one can find. The image of it is crisp. It is just that the dark part of the movie is really hard to see. Maybe it is one common thing for projector. I also got the free mount ($15 for shipping) from Elite, Inc.
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