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I'm very well versed in video equipment and computers including how to operate them and repair them. When it comes to buying anything I always research brands and models very diligently and weigh my options. So when we decided we would like to buy a projector to use for outdoor movie nights and large screen gaming I started reading every bit of technical information, recommendations, and opinions that I could find. I made up my mind about what I wanted out of a projector and went on the hunt for a good deal. I was a little cautious about buying a non-HD projector since I am very picky about video quality and some information out there suggested there would be quite a noticeable difference between HD and non-HD, however our budget just would not allow for an HD projector. When I ran across this particular model, what stood out was how much you got for the same price of other projectors that gave you less. I was particularly looking for a projector with at least 2500 lumens or more with at least 720p resolution and component (red, blue, green) RCA inputs. This projector boasted not only 3000 lumens, but also 1080i resolution and component inputs in addition to VGA, composite, and S-video. This model also boasted a nice optical zoom feature. The price was also under $100 which made it even better! With no negative reviews or comments we decided this was the one for us and bought it. When it came in we had no problem hooking it up to any video or gaming console we wanted to use. Ours didn't include a remote, but works just fine without one. The only thing the remote is necessary for is adjusting the volume for the built-in speaker. Some projectors are slow at automatically finding which input is being used, but this one jumps right to the input you're using and also automatically detects the native resolution/aspect ratio of the device being used. So gamers, that means this projector will not stretch the image from any console you use with it. The video quality is so close to HD that the untrained eye may not know the difference. The 3000 lumens of light really shines bright and yields a clean sharp crisp picture regardless of the color of the wall/screen or even projecting mid-day indoors. We are pleased way beyond our expectations with our decision to go with this model. It's well worth more than we paid for it. We have used it a handful of times already and are planning our first outdoor movie night soon. Seriously, I would recommend this particular model to anyone looking to get a projector for any kind of use that can't afford an HD one. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. The only drawback is that the air filter on this projector costs more than the bulb. I'm still searching for a cheaper source for one. However, the filter has a long lifespan as well as the bulb (3000hrs on the bulb) so it won't be much to worry about anyway.Read full review
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