Should I get an AAXA M2 Micro Projector ??

[highlanderbear]

I saw a thread about this projector and it seemed pretty sweet.

These are not my pictures, they are from some ipad forum but the thread seems to be dead so im asking for opinions from tom's hardware users.

what do you guys think. Only reason im considering getting a projector is because its small and LED and doesnt need bulb replacements.

 

[WR2]

Specs? price? Links?

 

[highlanderbear]

sorry didnt think to list it!


Price:$339
Specs: (just copypasted from website)
Native Resolution: XGA (1024x768)
Brightness: 110 ANSI-Lumens
Projection Image: Available Size 7 ~ 100 inch
Lamp: Triple RGB LEDs with Vibrant Color Technology
Life 15,000hrs
Aspect Ratio Control: 4:3
Dimension: 132*125*47mm
Weight: 1.0 lbs
Video In: HDMI
VGA (mini-VGA)
Composite A/V (3.5mm Jack)

Links:
http/www.aaxatech.com/products/m2_micro_projector.htm
http/www.amazon.com/AAXA-M2-Projector-1024x768-Resolution/dp/B004BM2OS4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313530724&sr=8-1

 

[mrmez]

100 inches? As if.
My mate has a real 1080 3D projector with ~100inch screen. The bulbs are considered to be cheaper than usual at ~$300each.

So don't expect much from that. Maybe 20-30 inches at best in a pitch black room, and the resolution is far too low to go any larger. Any plasma or lcd screen will likely be far better.
Don't waste your money IMHO.

 

[highlanderbear]

100 inches? As if.
My mate has a real 1080 3D projector with ~100inch screen. The bulbs are considered to be cheaper than usual at ~$300each.

So don't expect much from that. Maybe 20-30 inches at best in a pitch black room, and the resolution is far too low to go any larger. Any plasma or lcd screen will likely be far better.
Don't waste your money IMHO.

Im only hoping for a 60-70 inch screen.. the unit only costs 339.. Ur talking about a thousand dollar projector with bulbs the same price as the projector i planning to buy. its a big hard to compare the two.

 

[WR2]

If you look at some of the projectors in the same price range you're seeing 2000 lumen ratings, not the 110 lumens for this projector.
As mrmez sez - very dark room only, especially at longer distances.

IMO you're much, much better off buying the best monitor or TV you can in the same price range as use that instead of this budget projector.
You can get 32"-37" LCD HD 1080P TVs in that price range.

 

[highlanderbear]

can i really get a good monitor or tv for $330? link me something

 

[WR2]

LG 32" 720p 60Hz LCD HDTV 32LK330 $329 TV Tuner, 2x 10w speakers, HDMI, Component, RGB input

Acer AT3265 Black 32" HDMI LCD Monitor Built in TV Tuner 1920 x 1080 $300

 

[WR2]

Auria 40" 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV EQ4088p $350

 

[highlanderbear]

tempting.. but still i can probably get a good 60 inches with the projector.. ill have to think about this hahah

 

[highlanderbear]

ended up getting the AAxa M2 and i can say im not disappointed. overall the image quality is pretty good. My one complaint is the interface can be a little hard to get through.

 

[Brett928S2]

Best answer selected by Brett928S2.

 

[Brett928S2]

Hi

CLOSING due to age...

All the best Brett