expired Posted by delz4stelz • Dec 18, 2023
Dec 18, 2023 10:53 PM
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expired Posted by delz4stelz • Dec 18, 2023
Dec 18, 2023 10:53 PM
RCA 1080p LCD Home Theater Projector
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I really have been very tempted to get one of these cheap projectors -- I don't have a super nice projector myself, but it's good. I've tried a few of these as a 'backup' or portable. They are just so frustrating. I want to like them, but I just can't. You get one spot in focus, and 20 other spots go out.
The suggestion of using it for Christmas display/snowflakes, etc...that's not a bad idea.
Or for kids that have generally no strong ability to appreciate real resolution and sharpness (or 1/2 of our family members that can't tell the difference between VHS and BluRay resolutions, or improper aspect ratios).
Just my honest recommendation -- you can find a decent 1080p refurb here or there in the $200-$300 range that is serviceable. $30 for this projector seems fun, but it's $30 less you will have later + the frustration which you cannot put a price on
I literally have this RCA projector sitting next to a JVC D-ILA 1080P projector that was upgraded/calibrated by Faourdja and cost around $30,000 when new. Which one looks better? The JVC/Fourdja. Does the RCA look AMAZING for $29, or even if it were $129? It sure does!
The average 500-800 projector 15 years ago looked about as bad as this at a lower resolution. If you deliberatiley tweak the brightness/contrast and color on this unit it actually is usable with a bit of annoying look to the image but it IS indeed high enough quality for a kid or teenager to play games and watch movies and tv on in a pitch black basement. Or if a person just wanted a big screen experience now and again it also is a smokin hot deal.
As with many cheap displays you need to set the brightness and contrast all wonky to get them to perform anywhere near normal. I had to set my brightness around 85-90, contrast around 20-30, color around 50-55, sharpness around 50, and color temp to warm. I thought the keystone in either direction blurred the lens but it turns out it doesn't do it so much in one direction as the other. It's all a gamble. I am extremely picky about image quality and this will pass for me with some occasional tweaking.
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The average 500-800 projector 15 years ago looked about as bad as this at a lower resolution. If you deliberatiley tweak the brightness/contrast and color on this unit it actually is usable with a bit of annoying look to the image but it IS indeed high enough quality for a kid or teenager to play games and watch movies and tv on in a pitch black basement. Or if a person just wanted a big screen experience now and again it also is a smokin hot deal.
As with many cheap displays you need to set the brightness and contrast all wonky to get them to perform anywhere near normal. I had to set my brightness around 85-90, contrast around 20-30, color around 50-55, sharpness around 50, and color temp to warm. I thought the keystone in either direction blurred the lens but it turns out it doesn't do it so much in one direction as the other. It's all a gamble. I am extremely picky about image quality and this will pass for me with some occasional tweaking.
HA HA.​
I had a Dell Projector before my 1080p ViewSonic. It was very clear. No issues at all with corners or brightness. Clearly it was more expensive, but it had no problems other than not being the best you can get. Never had to mess with settings. Just turned it on, focus, adjust keystone and good to go.
The last two cheap projectors I got were unbearable, with very good ratings. So yeah, I get that people can enjoy them, but the sellers lie about what they can do, and the units are extremely frustrating if you've had something works.
I've met plenty of people that don't care if video quality is horrific, so I can also believe the reviews. I'm game for trying, but I do maintain that even with that in mind, I hate to just be contributing to a waste of materials.
This is tempting.... sometimes I want to watch sports while I'm doing stuff on the computer or using the TV for something else.
I might pick one up just to take on trips..... the reviews do say the fan is pretty loud though, so putting one right in front of you on your desk might not be a great move.
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