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4.0 stars
"Excellent for its intended purpose"
Pros: sleek all-in-one design, easy set-up, included subwoofer
Cons: bulky for a portable unit, needs grips or handles, limited inputs
Summary: The greatest advantage of this unit is the all-in-one design, which not only simplifies setup, but improves the quality of the picture, at least compared to using the s-video connection (I haven't bothered with component input source). The subwoofer is separate however, but it improves the sound enough to make it worth it. At lower volumes or small rooms, you can easily go without the subwoofer. On the initial unit I received, picture quality out of the box was very good, and slight adjustments made it even better. All LCD projectors have the screen door effect, but at normal viewing distances it isn't at all noticeable, and viewing up close (3 feet from a 66 inch image) it wasn't at all objectionable. Focus, lens shift and keystoning were all very easy to adjust. The sound was surprisingly good, especially when set to "natural". I can't comment on the screen, as I received mine without one. Unfortunately, I had to ship the entire unit back to get the screen, and I am still waiting for the replacement. On the initial unit, picture contrast was very good, brightness was much better than expected; in theatre black, I was able to watch it in a day-lit (north facing) room.
Keep in mind if purchasing this unit that it isn't designed to be permanently mounted. Biggest drawback is the limited inputs: S-video and component video/audio. No HD or digital inputs, though there is optical audio out. Unit will accept 480p input (through s-video) but can't down-convert higher def signals eg 1080p.
If you can live with this limitation, ie you plan to watch DVD's with this unit, the price cannot be beat. It is a little bulky for portability, and lacks built-in handles, but sitting on a coffee table, its size is fine, and it looks quite sleek and has a high quality feel to it. It is very quiet as well.
Where to buy
Epson MovieMate 25 LCD Projector:
$1,201.58
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Tech For Less, Inc.
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