Is this projector useful for a home-theatre environment, or more for classroom use?
1029199
It has been amazing for home use. We usually shine it on a white wall downstairs. We have also set up a sheet outside and had an awesome movie night.
171284
The projector at 10 ft would throw a very large display probably 110" the problem these projectors have with text is that they use a diamond pixel instead of a square pixel so the edges of text can be fuzzy. If you are using this in a presentation or business environment it will not be bright enough with any light of any magnitude. An open window will wash out colors and contrast. Go with the ml500 (same diamond pixel problem but brighter) or choose a laser / led hybrid with a different dlp chip. I'm not saying this isn't a good projector for its purpose (portability) but if text is your first consideration and portability comes in at a five or six in the list then this isn't the right one for you.
409291
I purchased this projector to make presentations at different locations so I do not use a screen just a wall. Sorry I could not be more helpful
1023824
Hi there, sorry late response. This projector is very good, for presentations as well. However it's not strong enough to work with daylight, just closing curtains is not enough, it has to be really dark. In the evenings it works perfectly, even with lights on!!! I mainly use it to watch movies in the evenings, perfect! Especially the big screen, love it!
1133665
I have the projector suspended from the ceiling got a large classroom (30'x20'). It is 12' from the screen and projects a picture approx. 8' wide. There are lights on in the room and this projector's picture is clearly visible from all areas of the room.
299259
I use it with with powerpoint, so while you don't need a projector why would you just want to show a presentation with your laptop screen :-P
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.
1340332
I wouldn't use it for that. It is a nice quality unit but it is really designed more for use as a program or presentation type projector. In would spend a little more money and get a bigger unit more designed for movie use.
636540
Yes. But, id advise you to find a cheaper projector if thats all you want to use it for. This is a top notch projector and if you wanted it for home viewing and portability out to the driveway then great. If its just for driveway use save yourself some money and get a cheap couple hundred dollar projector.
1644289
well, I will definitely recommend this projector for indoor use as I have it in my basement. I am sure you will be OK outdoors also and especially when it is dark. Its contrast is awesome and the picture quality is just great. one thing to note is that it does not have built in speakers. you will have to have a speaker if you want to use it outdoors. hope this helps.
1387725
Hi beck. I am sorry I can't answer that for you. We only use it for our business in meetings and trainings. I am sure that it would be fine as a home projector as well. I just don't know about outdoors. I am sorry I am very little help here. Enjoy your summer. Cindy
552420
Yes it is. I bought it for my classroom but I use it for movies as well. It is very bright and better than a flat screen tv.
921392
Yes! its Great for projecting movies, that's the reason i bought it in the first place, I projected it on a wall at a friends yard and it looked great thank even though no screen wad used, lights off of course, I don't regret buying this projector at all! :) hope this helps.
1516251
Absolutely! This is an outstanding little presentation screen. It is the same quality as a larger, more expensive screen, but much easier to set up, take down, and store. If you want to present in a larger venue, I would recomend a larger screen, but this is ideal for a small group in a room in your house.
28350
This projector is not a good quality projector. Perhaps, it's good for its size. But I would only use for temporary solution or for convenience, like when you travel and you don't want to carry a large projector. If you intend to use a projector for watching movies regularly at home, then I suggest you get a higher quality projector.
336528
Yes/No. You need the lights fairly dim to get a good result from this thing, and if the projector is far from it's screen getting the sharpness narrowed in for text can be tricky. It'll work in a pinch, but a large well lit room would not be good.
1213797
Dim lights. It works fine in my living room, circa 150 square feet, with one 100-watt bulb. The image was barely visible in my Sunday school classroom with a ceiling full of flourescent lights on. I had to turn the lights off and let the room just be lit by light coming in the windows. So no, I don't recommend it for use in a brightly-lit room. This projector appears to be intended to watch movies with lights out or dim more than to make business/classroom presentations. It's usable if you can dim the lights or turn them off, but not ideal.