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Best Tiny Projector Yet
REVIEW DATE: 06.26.01
List price: $6,499; street price, $5,000.
InFocus Corp., Wilsonville, OR; 800-294-6400.
www.infocus.com.
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By Alfred Poor
Clearly, nobody told the engineers to "think big" when they went to work on the design of the new InFocus LP130 data projector. This 3-pound digital light processor (DLP) projector is small enough to fit in a large coat pocket and bright enough to fill a wall. There are a few compromises in terms of features, but the over- all package is a winner.
The LP130 uses an XGA (1,024- by 768-pixel) Texas Instruments DLP chip, a micromirror device that measures just 0.7 inches (diagonal). Images are best in the unit's native resolution, though lower resolutions also get good results. One big difference, however, is that the projector can also scale down a higher SXGA signal (1,280-by-1,024) and produce a fairly good image.
Setup is easy: A single cable connects to both the analog graphics and USB ports of your computer and then attaches to the projector via a single VESA M1DA connector. The connector also can accept a DVI digital signal using an optional cable. The USB connection lets you use the projector's remote to control the computer's mouse functions, though you'll need to upgrade and buy a special remote. The projector also accepts video input—but not sound—using a special connector cable.
The unit also comes with a manual zoom, which makes all the difference when you're trying to fill a screen from a specific location.
The LP130 synced on the analog signal perfectly, and no tweaks were required to get a rock-steady image. We didn't find any pixel defects. Brightness looked smooth, which was borne out by the measured 1.43:1 brightness uniformity score. The brightness was measured at 843 lumens, which is lower than the 1,100-lumen rating but more than ample to fill a large screen under normal room lighting. Contrast was excellent, with a 218:1 measure that is high even for a DLP projector. These measures compare favorably with the Philips and Proxima 3-pound projectors that we reviewed earlier.
Video playback was crisp and attractive; color ramps were smooth; and the color tracking was flawless. About the worst we could say of the image was that yellow hues looked a bit dark and muddy.
InFocus includes a roomy, padded pack for the projector and backs the package with a 2-year warranty and 1 year of quick-exchange coverage. The company markets a range of accessories, including cables and remotes, and even offers one model with a laser pointer.
The 3-pound InFocus LP130 is one of the lightest projectors on the market, with one of the best images available.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,17940,00.asp
Best Tiny Projector Yet
REVIEW DATE: 06.26.01
List price: $6,499; street price, $5,000.
InFocus Corp., Wilsonville, OR; 800-294-6400.
www.infocus.com.
Check Prices
By Alfred Poor
Clearly, nobody told the engineers to "think big" when they went to work on the design of the new InFocus LP130 data projector. This 3-pound digital light processor (DLP) projector is small enough to fit in a large coat pocket and bright enough to fill a wall. There are a few compromises in terms of features, but the over- all package is a winner.
The LP130 uses an XGA (1,024- by 768-pixel) Texas Instruments DLP chip, a micromirror device that measures just 0.7 inches (diagonal). Images are best in the unit's native resolution, though lower resolutions also get good results. One big difference, however, is that the projector can also scale down a higher SXGA signal (1,280-by-1,024) and produce a fairly good image.
Setup is easy: A single cable connects to both the analog graphics and USB ports of your computer and then attaches to the projector via a single VESA M1DA connector. The connector also can accept a DVI digital signal using an optional cable. The USB connection lets you use the projector's remote to control the computer's mouse functions, though you'll need to upgrade and buy a special remote. The projector also accepts video input—but not sound—using a special connector cable.
The unit also comes with a manual zoom, which makes all the difference when you're trying to fill a screen from a specific location.
The LP130 synced on the analog signal perfectly, and no tweaks were required to get a rock-steady image. We didn't find any pixel defects. Brightness looked smooth, which was borne out by the measured 1.43:1 brightness uniformity score. The brightness was measured at 843 lumens, which is lower than the 1,100-lumen rating but more than ample to fill a large screen under normal room lighting. Contrast was excellent, with a 218:1 measure that is high even for a DLP projector. These measures compare favorably with the Philips and Proxima 3-pound projectors that we reviewed earlier.
Video playback was crisp and attractive; color ramps were smooth; and the color tracking was flawless. About the worst we could say of the image was that yellow hues looked a bit dark and muddy.
InFocus includes a roomy, padded pack for the projector and backs the package with a 2-year warranty and 1 year of quick-exchange coverage. The company markets a range of accessories, including cables and remotes, and even offers one model with a laser pointer.
The 3-pound InFocus LP130 is one of the lightest projectors on the market, with one of the best images available.