Are cheap projectors OK?

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simon14

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#154915 12-Nov-2014 19:39

Like really cheap? Like $82 cheap?

http://www.drgrab.co.nz/products/100-mini-led-projector-2

Doesnt need to be amazing, but do they do an OK job?

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#1173790 12-Nov-2014 19:53

Depends. What do you want to use it for?

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#1173794 12-Nov-2014 19:56

The odd tv show or movie

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#1173796 12-Nov-2014 19:58

With a resolution of 480x320, you'll be enjoyed sub-SD quality blown up to 70"...
You're better of with probably anything else you can find.

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#1173797 12-Nov-2014 19:59

I did have my hands on one before, it was rather loud and didn't look too good.

The one you've linked there is 480x320 resolution. You're not going to have much fun watching something on that.

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#1173798 12-Nov-2014 20:02

Thanks guys, good to know. Wont bother with this.

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#1173809 12-Nov-2014 20:21

Generally speaking you get what you pay for

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#1173836 12-Nov-2014 21:18

Not to mention "Brightness: 100 lumens"

I view 3,000 as a minimum, so 100 is horribly low.

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#1174853 12-Nov-2014 23:17

BenQ W1070 is the best value for money projector out there for past 2 years in a row. NZ$1200 including shipping, Customs/GST to NZ from Amazon.

Do whatever you want to do man.

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#1174866 13-Nov-2014 06:36

ArcticSilver: Not to mention "Brightness: 100 lumens"

I view 3,000 as a minimum, so 100 is horribly low.

3000 might be good for a data projector but is way brighter then most HT projectors. 1800 is a bright HT projector.

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#1174886 13-Nov-2014 06:46

would a higher lumens give the ability of greater contrast naturally? (and would the reverse be true?)