Video-Projector Reviews

This projector is gorgeous!...very much part of the apple design scheme, gloss white, simple interface, motorized lens cover and motorized auto tilt( it remembers last used setting and tilt and keystone corrects to the same setting)....it is quiet but in high mode (to get the advertised 1800 lumens) the fan kicks it up and is loud. for the money this is an excellent deal...at least this month...

This is my first projector and beleive me, nothing more easy to use than this. Just turn it on, conect and use. Beautiful image and perfect for my home video system. Dont doubt it, get it and be happy.

Finally there's a projector one can afford. I am quite pleased with the quality of the projection. In addition to 1024x768 VGA, it also handles HDTV 1080i as well as all other current video standards (NTSC-PAL/SECAM). Unfortunately, the image isn't bright enough to see in a well lit room; you'll have to turn out ALL the lights to see the output from this projector.
Great for watching your DVDs, making presentations, or just plain fun (surfing the web on a 200" screen is quite nice :-) .

Cons: The bulb is rated for 1440 hours of use before it supposedly explodes, discharging toxic mercury vapor into your viewing area. I don't like the price tag of the bulb either... for a projector bulb is simply outrageous! And if you use your projector like I do, expect to replace it every year (and you thought ink-jets were expensive to operate). My advice: wait for other companies to release 'consumer-priced' projectors and PRAY that the replacement bulbs will be more economical. *OR* buy yourself a []CRT projector, problem solved! 3-)...

As long as you're not working in a big theater, this is a terrific projector for everyday presentations. It is one of the least expensive on the market, and easy to use right out of the box. The controls are super-easy and the hook up simple and clear. A nice sharp, bright image in a very small and lightweight package.

This very light, portable projector is perfect for small conference rooms.

It is easy to set up and connects in a snap to your laptop. Don;t leave home without it!

InFocus Systems, Inc. is one of the leading manufacturers of LCD and DLP projectors. Yet the company is not known for high quality video products. Rather it has traditionally concentrated (very successfully) on the commercial "pie chart and spreadsheet" market. However, of late the company has begun to produce some noteworthy projectors that perform in video as well as they do in data. The LP755 is an outstanding example.

At 9.7 lbs, and with a solid comfortable handle integrated into the casework, the LP755 is intended for use in portable applications. It has a bright 1000 ANSI lumen rating, and is native XGA (1024 x 768) resolution. It is clearly a hybrid, designed for users who want both excellent data and video performance in a portable projector. Owners of the LP755 will be using it for business presentations during the week, and bringing it home for big screen excitement evenings and weekends.

The connection panel offers one each of a composite RCA, S-video, and standard 15-pin VGA port. There is also a second input to accommodate InFocus' proprietary Cable Wizard that enables connection of a second computer, as well as a mouse and audio signal from that computer. Finally there is a jack for an optional wired remote and an external speaker.

The control panel on the LP755 looks good and is intuitively laid out. However the tactile response leaves something to be desired. On our sample unit, buttons needed to be depressed firmly, and even then it sometimes took two or three depressions for the action to register. And the remote control lacked the range of the other three products in this review. During this test the projectors were set at a distance of 15 feet from the screen. The LP755 would not take a bounced signal from the screen at this distance; rather, the remote needed to be pointed at the unit itself. (And by the way, for those of you using a Sony DVP-S7700 DVD player, note that the IR frequency of the Sony's remote is close enough to the LP755 that commands from the Sony remote will scramble settings on the projector.)

Setting the projector up in table-top mode is easy. There is a single spring-tension foot under the front of the unit that extends with the press of a button. You can set the projected image to the desired height, release the button, and the projector remains in position. A manual leveling adjustment on the back of the unit compensates for any tilt in the image.

Observations and Comments

The InFocus LP755 has remarkable video processing logic onboard. It outperformed all three other projectors in the group in standard S-video. The playback of the montage of images in the Video Essentials DVD showed an excellent handling of motion artifacts. Dot crawl was non-existent, and the stadium pan scene was rock solid with not a hint of moiré pattern. In many respects, the LP755's internal image processing is superior to that in the DVDO iScan. In fact, when the DVDO is used to feed a 480p signal into the LP755's PC port, the resulting image is inferior to that available through S-video by itself. Thus, this is one of the few projectors that doesn't need outside help with NTSC.

The LP755 was the second brightest unit in this review, second only to the Mitsubishi. Brightness uniformity was average for an LCD projector, and there was no visible hotspotting.

The LP755 does not have the black level that is attainable with the Davis and Mitsubishi, although it was about on par with the Sony. Shadow detail was lacking in a manner consistent with most LCD products.

As with the Davis CinemaOne, the LP755 is limited in that it does not accept component video, nor is it HDTV compatible. So it doesn't have some of the features that the pure home theater enthusiast is looking for.

Fan noise on this unit is not objectionable. It is slightly more noticeable than the Sony or Mitsubishi, but quieter than the Davis.

Summary

If you need a dual-purpose product that delivers excellent performance for both portable business use as well as standard TV, satellite, and DVD video, the LP755 is worth a very close look. The S-video image from a good DVD player is an exciting and satisfying experience that will inspire the envy of friends and neighbors. For what the LP755 delivers, today's prices are a good value in today's market of lcd projectors.

I bought my PJ1060 for a home theatre setup. The 2000 lumen projection is more than adequate for daytime viewing of a 100" diagonal DA-Lite screen (projection distance ~15'). With inversion and keystoning features, I was able to mount the projector upside down from the ceiling using a third party mounting kit. Since I have a TV-tuner card (ATI All-in-Wonder Radeon) in my computer, I watch TV in 1024 x 768 resolution RGB mode, as opposed to Video mode. The quality is super. Projection of PC DVD movies is even better. I have had my projector for a year now without problems, operating it on average, several hours a day . I have not had to replace the bulb yet. The only reason I'm not giving the projector 5 stars, is that it does not support 1280x1024 non-interlaced. However, in my opinion, the price/performance ratio is excellent.

This very light, portable projector is perfect for small conference rooms.

It is easy to set up and connects in a snap to your laptop. Don;t leave home without it!

If you are looking for the best deal of any DLP projector out there, this is it. You wont find one at this price that performs better. It displayes SVGA video (up to 800x600) from the PC and HDTV formats 480p, 720p, 1080i.

Using this for an entry level Home Theater is in my opinion the best application. As for PC, the resolution is a little lacking considering the size it will be projected to. The icons would be 6"+ depending on how big your shooting the screen.

Bulb life in economy mode extends by about 1/3 from 2000 hours to 3000. Nice considering the bulbs are 400 each. BenQ has offered a couple different promotions in the past like free bulb or 100/200 (...) (so be sure and check to make sure before you buy).

The thing that is most amazing to me is the refresh rate of 85hz (how fast it can paint the picture to the screen). That is pretty much as fast as you'll need for any application to avoid display problems, so playing games on this isnt a problem!

For more info, check projectorcentral, they do reviews on everything that comes out. BenQ PB6100 and the PB6200 (xga version) are in the top 5 list of DLP's.

Anyone planning to use this primarily on a PC, think about getting the PB6200 instead, its basically the same thing but displays the higher resolution XGA (1024x768) and for certain applications higher 1280x1024.

I dont know what the monster cable series dvi's look like so that's why the 4 stars but I can tell you the picture with 'cablestogo' is slightly better than component which I noticed on certain shows on DiscoveryHD but not much of a difference.All I really know is how much cheaper it is to monster,but I'm curious of the difference.I have the toshiba 30hf83 30" which I love so someone tell me if the pic quality is better with monster(not the cord design,that I already know)I'd like to know.

Faced between the choice of a plasma TV and a projector.

I purchased the SB-21 from the HP SITEX 2003 Pavilion. Pretty impressive projector.

Great size and projection and lamp life. I see a few lines at the bottom of my projected image - will get HP to investigate.

Comes with everything needed in the box. Pretty much plug and play. The remote is functional but drains batteries. But I don't use the remote much.

I do a lot of PowerPoint presentations at customer and prospect sites and I have come to depend on my InFocus LP280 Projector by In Focus. It is a very good traveling unit. It has very good resolution for a unit in this price range. More importantly, my experience is the unit travels very well. It s well constructed. The carrying case is also very rugged and provides excellent containment and control of the unit on the road while also allowing very quick and clean accessibility at airport check points.

As with all InFocus products, there are some caveats. The operating system is logical but not intuitive. It therefore is key that you take some time to get comfortable with the operation of the unit with the input device you are using BEFORE your big presentation. If you don't, you are guaranteed to look like a doofus no matter how stunning your presentation.

Changing the bulb is not a breeze. If it burns out, take a 15 minute break and take your time. The unit does not come with a spare-buy one up front and carry it with you. Bed advised the bulbs are expensive, even if you can find them at a discount.

The support equipment that comes with the unit is superior. It includes a remote control with batteries, carrying case, VGA Cable, S-video cable, RCA cable, USB cable, PS/2 cable, power cord, documentation set, and lens cap

The unit is compact and very light in comparison to most competitive units-also a plus on the road.

This isn't the unit for top of the line presentations in very large halls-for that you need to bite the bullet and get a superior unit, such as the LS110. However, it goes for over five grand-not the sort of thing you want to be playing "football" with in airports, so to speak.

The unit is warranted for 2 years-a plus, though my experience is finding repair facilities for InFocus is difficult and turnaround is awful.

All in all, a very solid unit and good value for the money.

If you check out the reviews for LCD projectors, infocus products rarely surface. But you get a great bang for the buck here. The NEC LF140 has received rave reviews but if you look carefully, it is heavier than the LP335 and the intensity of its lamp is also lesser. Granted than the difference between 800 and 1000 lumens isn't that great (with the logarithmic nature of light intensity) but there will be a minor improvement in performance with the brighter lamp, particularly if you leave the lights on during the presentation. When push comes to shove and you compare the features, you might still be tempted to pick the NEC product for its "brand." If you yield to that temptation, you'll pay about $1500 more for a inferior feature set.

On the otherhand, the NEC Multisync VT540 is a decent buy. It has all that the dragonfly offers at a comparable price (it is about 3 lbs heavier but you get the MultiSync plug and forget functionality, which is comforting.)

If you want to save your biceps effort buy the dragonfly, else go for the NEC (reasons being the software and brand.)

I have used a LP425 Infocus for 3 years. Great projector for the price. 7+ lbs. and has been through most of the airports in US, Canada and Mexico. But as it did need a quick turn around for service (1 week) this is not an option and the seller did not offer access to Infocus for a try for service. It seems that selling a new unit was the only option or a rental that would knock your socks off. I will not be buying Infocus in the future due to the service relationship to the customer.