Optoma PK301 Projector Review

Optoma PK301 Projector Review

One of the many pico projectors that Optoma has is the PK301. This device features 50 ANSI lumens, a WVGA (854 x 480) resolution, and a 2000:1 contrast ratio. Today, the writers from Stuff.tv released their review of this pico projector. One of the first things that the writers commented on was the projector’s size. The projector measures 4.7’ x 1.2’ x 2.7’ (W x H x D) and weighs only half a pound. This allows the projector to be nicely tucked into a jacket pocket or a suit case. After turning the projector on, the writers noticed that the projector was impressively bright. They were able to create an image big enough to be suitable for most meeting rooms. However, the problem is that they noticed that the sharpness was not the best that it could be. This might be a problem for anyone who likes to use small text during their presentation. The writers were also not happy with the retail price. This price could be a lot less, they thought. One of the final comments they made was, ‘A vast improvement on its predecessor and still charmingly small, but a lack of brightness means it’s still restricted to a life in dark rooms’

[via Stuff.tv]

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 Projector Review

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 Projector Review

The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 projector is one of the company’s best home theater models. It comes with full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, 1800 ANSI lumens, and a 36000:1 contrast ratio. Today, PC Magazine released their review of this device. The very first thing they mention is the retail price. The 8100 retails for $1499, which is incredibly inexpensive compared to other projectors of similar specifications. After looking at the device, the writers were happy with the dual HDMI ports that are part of the connection panel. The panel also includes a composite, s-video, component and a RGB connection as well. The writers were not terribly impressed with the image quality. They thought that it was ok for the price marked, but it wasn’t the best they have seen. However, they were happy to announce that they noticed no rainbow effect in any shape or form.

[via PC Magazine]

LG HS201G Projector Review

LG HS201G Projector Review

One of the latest projectors to come from LG is the HS201G. This projector features 200 ANSI lumens, a 2000:1 contrast ratio, and SVGA (800 x 600) resolution. Today, the writers from Tech2 released their review of this projector. The feature that sets the projector apart from the other pocket projectors is its FM radio transmission. This feature is designed to allow a user to play audio through an external radio. This not only reduces the projector’s size, but also allows the user to use any speaker system that has FM capabilities. Another feature that the writers liked was the user-friendly on screen menu. The menu includes a lot of screen adjustment features as well as image adjustment feature to ensure the best possible display. The final verdict that the writers made was, ‘Entry-level DLP projectors with a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels cost around Rs 32,000. But considering the portability and the host of features that this projector offers, Rs 48,000 is a good price. It carries a 2 year warranty and the LED lamp carries a warranty period of 90 days or 500 hours whichever is earlier. Unless you’re constrained by space we recommend this projector for those who are constantly on the move. It’s also a great device for vacations. Pack an external hard drive with movies, photos and music and carry it along with this projector for a great visual treat at the destination. If you want a projector for home, we suggest going in for a regular projector which will give you much better brightness and higher resolution (1024 x 768) for the same price.’

[via Tech2]