Shed some light on the subject: 13 data projectors reviewed


Contents
Introduction
 Acer PD321
 Benq PB2220
 Canon LV-X4
 Casio XJ-350
 Epson EMP-745
 Hitachi CP-X328W
 HP MP3222
 InFocus LP120
 Mitsubishi XD50U
 NEC LT245G
 Panasonic PT-LB10NTE
 Sharp XR-1X
 Viewsonic PJ551
 Specifications
 How we tested
 Sample scenarios
 Editor's choice
 About RMIT
InFocus LP120

The InFocus LP120 is the smallest and lightest projector we looked at, weighing less than 1kg. With projectors this small there is always some sort of tradeoff: this projector isn't as powerful in terms of brightness and only offers a limited number of video and audio connections.

The InFocus projectors shipped with a LiteShow adaptor. This adaptor features an 11Mbps wireless adaptor card that plugs into the DVI port of the projector and a Wireless LAN Card that plugs into your notebook. Client software was also supplied so you can manage the projector from your notebook.

The LP120 had a broken zoom lens. We couldn't adjust the size of the screen, which caused us some problems during testing. We made do with what we had as we didn't have time to get another unit in. The remote control didn't offer many features all you can really do is navigate through a slide show, use the laser pointer and program one effect at a time using the effect button (like the shutter/ blank function to name one). You would have to adjust the picture quality from the projector.



Product InFocus LP120
Price AU$3999
Vendor IDT
Phone 13 13 47
Web www.infocus.com
 
Interoperability
DVI, S-Video, audio, Lite-Show.
Futureproofing ½
Good features, suited for small venuse only.
ROI ½
Average in terms of picture quality; low running costs.
Service ½
2 years; lamp: 90 days or 500 hours, whichever comes first.
Rating ½
InFocus LP120
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    Interesting and helpful articl ...Anonymous -- 22/12/04

    Interesting and helpful article. I am interested in finding more information on the wireless projectors that use the 802.11b or g. What are folks saying about them. Are they cost effective?

    Dell data projectors kevin bell -- 15/12/05

    I noticed that in your reviews over the last few years, there isn't any reviews of the dell range of data projectors and more recently, the dell 3400mp. Is there a reason for this (?), as I notice that other sites seem to review their products?

    units J. MacMillan -- 13/01/06

    In your article, you have confused weight with mass. This is a common mistake. Mass is the amount of material in an object. A 1 kg book on earth is a 1 kg book on the moon, though its weight (in Newtons) is considerably less. F=MA.

    units M Johnson -- 07/08/08 (in reply to #120127044)

    Thank you so much J. MacMillan, I am setting up a projector system for use on the moon, and on other planets, so your comment about the difference between mass and weight was of great relevence to me.

    Sharp XR-1X Review Error? Anonymous -- 31/05/06

    In the review for the Sharp XR-1X it reads “The Sharp is rated 100 ANSI lumens” - I think there may be a "0" missing there.

    Thankyou Anonymous -- 10/12/07

    I needed to source a new data projector and knowing nothing about them I found this site extremely helpful. What a terrific idea and so very helpful - thankyou.

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