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Lidl NEC VT59 projector €500 - any use ?

  • 03-05-2008 7:31pm
    #1
    Capt'n Midnight
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    http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home.nsf/print/c.o.20080505.p.NECVT59Projector

    # High performance, cost effective projector which offers easy multi-functional operation perfect for business & entertainment
    # Lamp lasts for up to 3000 hours, with Eco Mode up to 4000 hours
    # Includes: remote control with batteries, mains adapter, VGA cable, protection cap, instruction manual, servicing instructions on CD-ROM & carry bag
    # Quick start & cool down
    # ECO quiet mode
    # Wall colour correction
    # Built in speaker
    # Manual zoom
    # Ports: VGA in/out: S-video:audio
    # Picture size: 0.7m-11m XGA resolution (1024 x 768), Contrast 600:1 2100 ANSI lumen 3 x 0.6” LCD panel, 150W projector lamp 4:3 & 16:9 format
    # €499.49 + €0.50 Producer Recycling Fund
    # Price per item

    leaflet says 25dB in eco mode and up to 4,000 hours on the lamp , focus / zoom are manual , 28Kg

    lidl says 2100 ANSI lumens - other sources say 1600 !!

    specs.
    http://www.projectorpoint.co.uk/imagelibrary/projectors/NEC/VT59/pdf/NEC_VT59.pdf

    is this any use ?

    1024x768 - how does this compare to 720 for HDTV or is that optimistic ?


Comments

  • #2
    spectre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 729 ✭✭✭spectre


    It looks pretty good except for the contrast ratio. 600:1 is pretty bad.


  • #3
    jmal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 182 ✭✭jmal


    Good for boardroom, education use.

    But would't be much use for home theatre.


  • #4
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,562 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    jmal wrote:
    But would't be much use for home theatre.
    :(
    Thanks


  • #5
    Soundman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭Soundman


    I know nothing about projectors other than I want to buy one for Home Cinema style use. Why would this not suit and if 600:1 is a bad contrast ratio, then what would a decent one be?


  • #6
    jmal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 182 ✭✭jmal


    Check out this thread.

    Some of the recommended features of a Home Theatre projector are:

    - Native aspect ratio of 16:9. (Business/Education projectors are 4:3)
    - Resolution of 720P (1280 x 720) or similar. (B/E are 4:3)
    - Contrast Ratio of 3000:1 or greater.
    - HDMI connection.

    At the moment you are looking at splashing out about €650+

    HTH


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  • #7
    Soundman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭Soundman


    Cheers for the info. Any in particular you would recommend for the lower end of the price range in addition to that Optoma? Wouldn't be buying now, though I would have if that Lidl one was any cop.


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