Is this bright enough to use in a room with windows during the day? I worry that the HD25LV will be too bright, so might rather this one. Thanks.
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I have a basement that is kind of L-shaped and I often watch the projector with the lights on in the end of the L that doesn't have the projector/screen, for some general lighting in the room. However, I think with any projector you would at least want shades down on the windows to get the best picture.
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It depends on the size and placement of the windows. I have a window at the side and opposite end of the room to where the screen is. You can see quite clearly. I do have blinds which are closed. I bought the 25e to ensure the 3D would be bright enough. It's perfect although I'm usually only watching at night. I have cheap cardboard covers with frames made from lattice wood. If I need to darken the room I simply put these over the windows. I hardly use them because I'm usually at work all day. The picture is very good as long as there is no direct light shining above or on the screen. Again, my expectations were exceeded. It depends on the size and placement of the windows. I have a window at the side and opposite end of the room to where the screen is. You can see quite clearly. I do have blinds which are closed. I bought the 25e to ensure the 3D would be bright enough. It's perfect although I'm usually only watching at night. I have cheap cardboard covers with frames made from lattice wood. If I need to darken the room I simply put these over the windows. I hardly use them because I'm usually at work all day. The picture is very good as long as there is no direct light shining above or on the screen.... » Read More It depends on the size and placement of the windows. I have a window at the side and opposite end of the room to where the screen is. You can see quite clearly. I do have blinds which are closed. I bought the 25e to ensure the 3D would be bright enough. It's perfect although I'm usually only watching at night. I have cheap cardboard covers with frames made from lattice wood. If I need to darken the room I simply put these over the windows. I hardly use them because I'm usually at work all day. The picture is very good as long as there is no direct light shining above or on the screen. Again, my expectations were exceeded. « Show Less
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For that you better preffer the hd25lv....if you planning to use in room with the windows open during the day.....
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I use it in a room with windows as well (partially lit at daylight, through curtains). Currently set at brightness -3 to -6 in eco mode for a use at night (i.e. I quite reduce the light output voluntarily) so I would say yes it is bright enough if your windows have some curtains or else to cut the light in.
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Tracy, this would not be a useful light for a hard-of-hearing person during the daylight hours, unless she was looking at it directly. The more expensive series, CWL300, have a brighter flash, but again you'd need to be able to notice it in your peripheral vision (better than the 200 series) or at night. However, the CWL300 series does have a louder chime.
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Regardless of the time of day it comes on when it's dark. So if you have a room without windows the light will illuminate. However I bought two of these and after only three months of use one no longer works. I hope this information helps!
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As long as you have an hd projector and enough space in the room it is great. Make sure you can control the amount of light in the room.
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It's not as bright as a night light - it's just a gentle glow. I've put ours in the hallway. But if you put it in the bedroom opposite a window I would think it would absorb more light and maybe be brighter. Either way it's a lovely picture, really unusual and a definite talking point. Any visitors we have had have all commented upon it.Would I buy it / recommend buying it - Yes! In fact we have also bought the "Maple Tree" one for the lounge.Hope this helps. Gf.
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Yes, what's your question about it? It looks great, you can adjust the brightness. Or have it auto adjust and set the range. I have mine pretty bright but auto adjust to not be as bright in the dark room as in sunny.
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Yes, like most other computers nowadays, you can turn the brighest low enough that the screen turns off. It this "bright room" of yours is equal to a really hot sunny summer day than it might be hard to see but thats different so i think itll be alright. This computer is definitely worth it.
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This is a very bright projector. I used it in a brightly lit African classroom where sunshine is often an issue. This one holds its own. The image is larger than most projectors, so I've never had it more than 20 feet from the projector, even in a large sanctuary.
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After Dark. It is not that great when there is other light like a classroom or conference room. However, if it is dark outside, it should be fine. Get some external speakers too. I use it as my TV at home, connected directly to cable with my Sony speakers.
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I think so... I use it in an office that is really bright and also has a window behind me that reflects the light... I never sat in the dark... but you can adjust the brightness... So, not really of any help...
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That is exactly what we use it for, as well as boxing and football games! It's so much fun! Sadly, at only 2000 lumens, it does require darkness. Set-up happens @dusk and shows start after dark(looking forward to changing back to standard time...summer movies start quite late! Next projector I buy will be 3000+ lumens for that reason. It does work wonderfully though, friends are always impressed. One thing to note, sound it a bit lacking so we hook up our Bose Sound Dock for booming sound using "audio out" (RCA cable with headset plug on other end). Hope that's helpful.
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i watch the tv in a lite room and it very bright, in a dark room it will be alot better than your dlp i had a sony rear projection tv before i bought the sharp and tv is alot better its like day and night, a big difference.
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It is more than bright enough for my moderately dark room. In fact, I have set it to Eco mode to preserve lamp life (and reduce fan noise, which isn't that bad) and even at that reduced setting it is more than bright enough.
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Yeah. Should be ok. But for better n brightness classroom need to be dark. U may not like it in a brighter room with open windows door.
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Yeah plenty bright for day both in the green and red settings. At night you may want to dial it down to the lower settings.
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Yes, very. This one's too bright for me. Good for larger rooms but for my small kitchen it lights up the room like flashbang or something....my eyes..
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For nighttime it is fantastic, we bought a 10' collapsible screen and use it (tied to a bigger audio system) for screen-on-the-green presentations. It throws a great image even at that size. I do t know if I would use it during daylight hours.