Is this projector easy to travel with? (i.e. too big?)
2085140
A little large to fit in a briefcase, but it's not extremely large. Lightweight too. Pretty good projector for the money.
2085141
The projector is easy to travel with. In addition to this purchase, I also purchased a carrying case. It fits nicely and is pretty light weight.
2085142
depends ... not small is big .. if you have your briefcase is easy to carry .. but is a bit tricky!
2085143
Owned one and travel extensive with it. However after a couple years had a problem with the programming and repair was to expensive due to shipping so got a new smaller unit with is still in service today! Bob
915137
It should work as well for camping as for anything else, which is to say okay, if you're not too demanding. For $35 you are not getting the same projector that you'd use for a home theater or in a conference room -- it's not very bright, not very high resolution. And I don't know how long the batteries last; I've only run mine off AC power. But in a very dark environment, projecting on a white surface at not too big a distance, it *is* watchable. Bear in mind that it has only an RCA composite video input; most laptops will need an adapter to drive this.
1743803
that would depend on the how big of a screen you want and what angle you are projecting. I have my projector mounted on the ceiling and projecting a 110" image on my wall. I have rather good definition although the angle form the ceiling mount makes one corner of the projection not as clear as the rest,(there is a lens focus that you adjust for different distances) but from what I have read on every projector this is a very common problem. I would recommend this projector over any other. between it's value and clarity its a great buy for a big screen without the big price. let me know if you have any other questions.
1644291
Absolutely! This is the most inexpensive HD projector you can get. It works fine. I projected onto a 110 in. screen. The image is flawless. The only "downside" of the projector is that you can't move the image left or right without moving the projector, which is only an issue if you are thinking of installing the projector to the side of the screen. Most people have their projector installed in the middle of room and directly onto the screen. Also this the top HD projector recommended by the Consumer Reports.Also I got mine for $850.
664287
I just set this up w/ a 110" screen @ a throw distance of 10.5 ft. Some pixellation is noticeable at 720p but very minor. It really depends on your source. 1080p looks amazing. The projector is a light cannon and picture is amazing. You won't regret it.
1592407
I have a 13 lb projector and it hasn't given me the slightest concern. The ball joint helped tremendously when it came to properly aligning the projector. I think you will be fine. Just make sure the screws are good and snug.
1416182
I suspect it depends on you ruse and expectations. We used it for a large family gathering for our patriarch's 80th birthday, to show slides of past pictures and events and a short video. We projected from the back, which is why we purchased this screen; limited distance, on a stage above the meeting area, and not wanting the projector to be in people's' way while eating dancing and visiting. It worked wonderfully for our event. We mounted it with a pol across the top and the straps to weights at the bottom to keep it taught and steady. Very pleased. Excellent price and quick delivery. Will use it again for upcoming church, social and family events. I suspect it depends on you ruse and expectations. We used it for a large family gathering for our patriarch's 80th birthday, to show slides of past pictures and events and a short video. We projected from the back, which is why we purchased this screen; limited distance, on a stage above the meeting area, and not wanting the projector to be in people's' way while eating dancing and visiting. It worked wonderfully for our event. We mounted it with a pol across the top and the straps to weights at the bottom to keep it taught and steady. Very pleased. Excellent price and quick delivery. Will... » Read More I suspect it depends on you ruse and expectations. We used it for a large family gathering for our patriarch's 80th birthday, to show slides of past pictures and events and a short video. We projected from the back, which is why we purchased this screen; limited distance, on a stage above the meeting area, and not wanting the projector to be in people's' way while eating dancing and visiting. It worked wonderfully for our event. We mounted it with a pol across the top and the straps to weights at the bottom to keep it taught and steady. Very pleased. Excellent price and quick delivery. Will use it again for upcoming church, social and family events. « Show Less
349570
It is lite but fairly large to use as a travel monitor. You could fit it in a standard carry-on bag if removing the stand but it wouldn't leave a lot of room for much else. If you check a suitcase it would fit much better but again you would want to remove the stand and pack it also.
814614
If it's important to you that the image spans the entire impact screen, then maybe you need one. I use a regular projector and in my opinion it doesn't take away from the experience at all.
1598113
The speakers are good but not great. The project behind the projector, so as long as you are sitting behind it, it will do fine. I carry small speakers with mine just in case I need a little more sound.
2130175
i have a 120" 16:9 screen at 13 ft away and it is great, it is amazing for movie format which takes about 6inch from top and 6inch on bottom and then the whole screen is used for hdtv which is gigantic but it is not difficult to watch. i just bought projector last week and even though the resolution from my 4k samsung has spoiled me movies in true 1080p look great using the projector
1092895
That would be correct. You can change the size of the image the old fashioned way, moving the projector. The short throw is worth the lack of zoom for me and my use of the unit.
1786060
It's not a bad unit for its price range. I had it hooked up to a projector and it worked very well. The features and functions on this unit were above average in my opinion.
1178927
The PA75U doesn't have a zoom so the only way to adjust the size is by the distance from the screen. The focus is limited. I tried it up to 120 inches and it worked fine but it had very little adjustment left to its focus adjuster. I don't have a fixed mount because i take it to different places but it is about 13 feet for 120 inches. I have a 100 inch screen. It takes up a lot of room. For convenience i prefer walls but for great 3D movies I'll get out the screen. As I mentioned in the review, it's difficult to find a clear wall for projecting such a large picture. I had to get an area of wall at least ten feet long with enough distance from the wall, at least 13 feet. I live in a large house and had a hard time finding and clearing a wall. I use a tripod for setting up, but there again, tripods need space. I can't imagine using a portable setup with a portable screen and tripod in an apartment. For an apartment or small home it'd probably be best to use a pull down screen and permanently installed ceiling mount.
470194
My experience has been it projects about 4-5 feet wide before the image is too light to read words on a PowerPoint in a dimmed room. This is with the projector maybe 6 feet from the surface it's projecting on (there's no zoom adjustment). The projector is small and very portable, which is great, but is not very bright.
470195
I've been using in meeting rooms, suitable for work, classrooms and with friends, no matter if it wall, whiteboard or screen. The far most I used was about 4 mts away, and a screen of 1.5 mts x 1.5 mts. Excelent picture for a portable projector.
1679335
Actually this projector does not suffer severely from this issue and it doesn't need any adjustment. Nevertheless, I believe you can adjust the settings.