Projectors...what's your favourite?

wisedave · 03-19-2010, 10:20 AM

Hello,

We are in the market for a projector. We will use it for training and presentations. We don't want the cheapest one out there, but we also don't want a £2000 model either.

I would like to hear some of you ideas on the best valued projectors out there. We would like a rather compact one that is clear to read in most environments. After that I am clueless as to what we need!

Any help out there?

Many thanks,

Dave

myob · 03-19-2010, 03:41 PM

The best one I found for travel (and I travel a lot) is a rugged and compact Epson Model EX51 Multi Media projector. It has a IR remote control, and you use it from your laptop or a USB. The graphics are clear as far I have used it up to about 40 feet away. It is also reasonably priced at around $700 USD when I bought it about two years ago. It works great for Powerpoint presentations.

wisedave · 03-22-2010, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by myob

The best one I found for travel (and I travel a lot) is a rugged and compact Epson Model EX51 Multi Media projector. It has a IR remote control, and you use it from your laptop or a USB.

How is the USB function used? I am interested in hearing what you have to say. In the amount of time you have had it, how many bulbs have you gone through?

Many thanks!,

Dave

lyn_lee05 · 03-22-2010, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by wisedave

Hello,

We are in the market for a projector. We will use it for training and presentations. We don't want the cheapest one out there, but we also don't want a £2000 model either.

I would like to hear some of you ideas on the best valued projectors out there. We would like a rather compact one that is clear to read in most environments. After that I am clueless as to what we need!

Any help out there?

Many thanks,

Dave

I know, HP and canon are good brand names.

myob · 03-23-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wisedave

How is the USB function used? I am interested in hearing what you have to say. In the amount of time you have had it, how many bulbs have you gone through?

Many thanks!,

Dave

It's plug in and play. Very easy to set up. The display comes through the USB port from your computer to the projector.

It weighs only about 5 pounds, but puts out a bright light and brilliant image. The lamps cost about 200 bucks each, and I did have to replace it once after about a year. Luckily it burned out during a rehearsal, but now I carry a spare bulb. I've had several other projectors previously, and the Epson has been the best one I've ever used.

If you shop around you may find it priced at around $600USD like at Amazon.

03-19-2010, 10:20 AM	#1
wisedave Active Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England Posts: 70 Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Projectors...what's your favourite? Hello, We are in the market for a projector. We will use it for training and presentations. We don't want the cheapest one out there, but we also don't want a £2000 model either. I would like to hear some of you ideas on the best valued projectors out there. We would like a rather compact one that is clear to read in most environments. After that I am clueless as to what we need! Any help out there? Many thanks, Dave

03-19-2010, 03:41 PM	#2
myob Mind Your Own Business War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,499 Thanks: 538 Thanked 2,116 Times in 1,303 Posts	Re: Projectors...what's your favourite? The best one I found for travel (and I travel a lot) is a rugged and compact Epson Model EX51 Multi Media projector. It has a IR remote control, and you use it from your laptop or a USB. The graphics are clear as far I have used it up to about 40 feet away. It is also reasonably priced at around $700 USD when I bought it about two years ago. It works great for Powerpoint presentations.