Dell M109S Projector Review

Dell M109S Projector Review

The Dell M109S has been out for almost a year now. This pocket projector features 50 ANSI lumens, an 800:1 contrast ratio, and SVGA (858 x 600) resolution. Recently, PC World reviewed this projector to see how well the LED lamp system handled. The first comment the writers stated was that the low brightness is only ideal for small groups and rooms that can be almost pitch black. The writers were impressed with the weight and small size of the device. Even with the needed accessories the projector weights less than 2 lbs, this makes it incredibly portable. The writers were not impressed with the low contrast and overall performance. They thought that is severally lacked when compared to other similar projectors. Their final thought was, ‘All in all, it’s difficult to recommend the Dell M109S for mobile presentations when for just $50 more you can have a slightly larger LED projector that’s twice as bright, provides better image quality, and has more features (including a remote and a built-in speaker). However, Dell frequently offers this product at a reduced price when you purchase it online, and that could make the M109S a much better deal for economy-minded mobile users who do small-group meetings or one-on-one presentations.’

[via PC World]

Samsung SM-P410M Projector Review

Samsung SM-P410M Projector Review

The Samsung SM-P410M is the company’s latest pocket projector. This model features a 1000:1 contrast ratio, SVGA (800 x 600) resolution, and 170 ANSI lumens. Recently, PC World got to get an up close look at this projector. The P410M is one of the bigger pocket projectors that they have tested. The projector measures 5.8’ x 2.6’ x 5.7’ (W x H x D) and only weights 2.1 lbs. One of the features the writers liked was the internal media player that could be used by connecting a flash drive into the USB reader slot. This feature allowed the projector to display content with out external cable connections. The only concern that the writers mentioned was that sometimes the colors would look oversaturated and look greener or redder than the original image looked like. The writers’ verdict was, ‘The Samsung SP- P410M is best suited for small-group presentations, in rooms where you can control the lighting to ensure that the screen is as viewable as possible. And even though it isn’t cheap, its stand-alone ability to play PC-free presentations makes it most appealing to businesspeople who want to travel as light as possible.’

ViewSonic PJ260D Projector Review

ViewSonic PJ260D Projector Review

The ViewSonic PJ260D is one of the company’s smallest DLP projectors. This model features 2000 ANSI lumens, a 20000:1 contrast ratio, and a native XGA (1024 x 768) resolution. PC World recently reviewed this projector to see how it compared against other leading pocket projectors. The writers were happy to see that the resolution and relatively high brightness allowed this projector to be used in large business rooms or class rooms. They were also happy to see a full array of connection options like RGB, composite and s-video as well as audio input. Out of all the image tests the writers put it through, the only problems that they saw was with the motion and video tests. They also noticed that the colors were not always accurate and sometimes look faded. However, even with these problems the writers stated, ‘If your primary use for a projector is to make presentations, and if you don’t mind running your presentations in XGA resolution (to obtain the best image sharpness and clarity) or fiddling with the controls to get the best color, the ViewSonic PJ260D might be for you. But the competing Acer P3250 XGA projector-which offers most of the same features, has better default color, includes an HDMI input for digital display, and costs less-is the better deal.’

Optoma EW330 Projector Review

Optoma EW330 Projector Review

The Optoma EW330 is one of the company’s brightest and lightest pocket projectors. Weighing only 2.6 lbs, this model features 2200 ANSI lumens, a 2000:1 contrast ratio, and WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution. This model recently got to be reviewed by the writers at PC World. After a quick setup, the writers first noted that this projector was perfectly capable of displaying a 10 foot-diagonal wall from only 15 feet away. What was better was that the room was mostly lit with daytime light and the projector could display clean, crisp images. One of the aspects the writers liked was the extra wide 16:10 aspect ratio. This ratio works best with modern laptops because a lot of them are displaying a similar native resolution and/or aspect ratio. The writers said, ‘Anyone on a budget should take a close look at what the Optoma EW330 has to offer.’

(Via News at About Projectors.)

Acer P3250 Projector Review

Acer P3250 Projector Review

The Acer P3250 is one of the company’s modest pocket projectors. This model comes with a native XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, a 2000:1 contrast ratio, and 2000 ANSI lumens. Recently, PC World released their review of this projector. Acer designed this projector to help reduce the cost of living and that is what the writers clearly noticed. The 3000 hour lamp and low energy consumption are both key features that reduce overall cost. The writers liked the image quality best though; through out all of their tests, this projector was one of the highest scoring pocket projectors they saw. The P3250 scored best in color accuracy and image sharpness. The writers didn’t mention anything wrong with the projector and gave it one of their best ratings. They also said, ‘All in all, the Acer P3250 is a good choice for people who want an affordable ultraportable projector that combines all the essential features with great image quality. Although it lacks the anamorphic advantages of a native, wide-aspect-ratio model.’

[via PC World]

InFocus Work Big IN1102 Projector Review

InFocus Work Big IN1102 Projector Review

Last year InFocus released their Work Big IN1102 projector. This model features 2200 ANSI lumens, an 1800:1 contrast ratio, and WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution. Recently, this projector found it way to PC World for a complete review. The writers were delighted when they powered this projector up. The high brightness and widescreen resolution makes it an ideal choice for both home theater and business purposes. The image quality was by far one of the best. The projector displayed clear, crisp images and was able to handle motion scenes with no trouble. The writer was also pleased with fact that the connection panel comes with dual RGB ports, which lets the projector connect to two computers simultaneously. The only major concern that the writer found was that they thought the price was a little to high. However, they also finish the review by stating, ‘The InFocus IN1102 is arguably worth the extra bucks.’

[via PC World]

DreamVision Dream’E Projector Review

DreamVision Dream’E Projector Review

The DreamVision Dream’E projector is one of the company’s latest home theater models. It features 1200 ANSI lumens, a 15000:1 contrast ratio, and full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. Recently, a writer from Electronic House got the opportunity to review the Dream’E projector. The writer seemed very content with the quick and easy setup. The projector was able to be adjusted easily and only required some minor tweaking in order to get the desired display. The projector was more than capable of displaying colors and it was apparent in the movie and sports tests that the writer used. The black levels were also a big plus and could be seen when looking at the Bruins’ uniforms. The writer was so happy about the Dream’E that they didn’t feel the need to list any major complaints about it. Their final thought was, ‘Its performance was so good, in fact, that my wife and kids wouldn’t allow it to leave the house. My family sees a lot of products enter the house and the Dream’E was the first one to elicit this type of response. I ended up buying the projector and, with its built-in upgrade path, I look forward to stepping up into its anamorphic options someday.’

[via Electronic House]