ViewSonic PJD5111 2500 Lumens Portable DLP Projector
- SVGA 800×600 resolution projector supports high definition signals
- 2500 lumens deliver clear, bright images in most lighting conditions
- Light and compact at just 5.1 pounds
- Extensive connectivity, including two RGB inputs and one RGB output
- Eco-mode reduces fan noise and even extends the lamp life up to 4000 hours*
ViewSonic’s PJD5111 is a practical projector that offers outstanding value and performance. This SVGA resolution projector supports high definition signals and projects 2500 lumens for clear, bright images in most lighting conditions. At only 5.1 pou
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List Price: $ 439.99
Price: $ 999.99
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Review by T. McCready for ViewSonic PJD5111 2500 Lumens Portable DLP Projector
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This projector has been great for doing classroom presentations from my laptop. It’s very bright (2500 lumens) and alot less expensive than other models. The three negitives are:
1. There’s no HDMI input, so this wouldn’t be the best projector for a home theater setup.
2. The resolution is limited to SVGA, perfect for business presentations but there are better options for watching movies.
3. The feet used for adjusting the height and tilt of the projector are cheaply made and hard to adjust.
But all of these are a small sacrifice for an affordable projector this bright. It’s so bright I can leave the classroom lights on without washing out the image.
Review by S. Jay. for ViewSonic PJD5111 2500 Lumens Portable DLP Projector
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We love the unit — use it mainly for movies at night. I especially love the fast auto poweroff, the auto-signal detect, and the ability to turn down the brightness to conserve bulb life (It is still bright enough to use during the day in a semi-darkened room). The colors and contrast is great (when set to movie mode).
I have not noticed any of the “rainbow” effects during movies that can happen with dlp projectors — though it is easy to create the effect by rapidly waving your hand in front of the projector while on, I have yet to see the effect during movies and video games.
I’d definitely recommend it. Note that we don’t use blueray yet, so the 720p resolution is far more than needed for DVD quality movies, and I couldn’t justify spending 4 times the amount for a good 1080p projector.
BTW, we use composite video via VGA to get the best video picture. So I’d also recommend ordering an inexpensive composite to vga cable. As ours is ceiling mounted, I ordered:
1. 25ft SVGA cable (about $11)
2. 6ft VGA Male to 3RCA (Component Video) Male Cable (about $4)
3. VGA Coupler / Gender Changer Female-Female (to connect the above cables together) ($1.50)
Absolutely no need to waste money on expensive cables…
Review by Anthony M. Mutti for ViewSonic PJD5111 2500 Lumens Portable DLP Projector
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I turned it on and it worked, automatically finding the source. Very bright for the price. Great color. A tad loud. This is far from a short throw projector though. For a 6′ wide picture you’ll need 15′ of distance.
Review by Ruby Brooks for ViewSonic PJD5111 2500 Lumens Portable DLP Projector
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I am an independent consultant who makes six or seven projector presentations a year to my clients. I needed something that would be bright enough for a well-lit conference room and would project an image large enough for groups of 10 to 20 people. I also didn’t want to spend the $800 to $1000 that many of the projectors geared for the professional market cost. After pricing rental equipment, I realized I could buy this projector for less than it would cost to rent similar equipment twice. I’ve been very satisfied with its brightness and ease of use. I use a Mac Powerbook for running my presentations, and it was extremely simple– you need a Mac mini display port to VGA cable adapter, but after that you just plug it in and it works. It might have been nice if it came with a carrying case, but I feel that’s a small quibble at this price point.
Review by L. Zarco for ViewSonic PJD5111 2500 Lumens Portable DLP Projector
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I was skeptical at first but decided to try the product out. I have to say I don’t regret my purchase and am very glad I bought it. I’ve hooked it up to my computer, my DVD player, my Xbox 360, and my Wii all work extremely well. It’s made my viewing and playing experience much more enjoyable that clarity is amazing as is the brightness I have it set up against a 70 inch Screen just perfect. I did get special cables to hook up the 360 and Wii, and different audio speakers but all together that was no more than 15 dollars. If you know what your doing the product will work well.