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forum threadGeoffreyK24 posted Sep 12, 2025 03:50 PM
forum threadGeoffreyK24 posted Sep 12, 2025 03:50 PM

VIVIMAGE Explore 3 Native 1080p Projector (Open-box) $36.69

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This is the budget LED projector that was my gateway back into home theater about 5 years ago. It is true native 1080p and has the only built in speakers that I've heard on a budget projector that can pass as useable in a pinch. With the market flooded with budget projectors and misleading specs, this is one that is actually worth having around. It isn't a new model but it is a steal at this price to have on hand for some fun movie nights. I hadn't owned one in years after investing in higher end equipment but at this price, I grabbed one to have on hand for fun and holiday setups.

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- Real Native 1080p Full HD
- Dual 10W speakers
- 4D Horizontal and vertical (±40°) keystone correction
- Ports: 2*HDMI-compatible, AV, VGA, USB, SD Card, and Audio Out
- Contrast Ratio: 8000:1
- Lamp Life: 50,000 hrs
- Optional Screen: 46"-300"
- Adapter Output: DC 12V2A

https://www.ebay.com/itm/356018592867
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This is the budget LED projector that was my gateway back into home theater about 5 years ago. It is true native 1080p and has the only built in speakers that I've heard on a budget projector that can pass as useable in a pinch. With the market flooded with budget projectors and misleading specs, this is one that is actually worth having around. It isn't a new model but it is a steal at this price to have on hand for some fun movie nights. I hadn't owned one in years after investing in higher end equipment but at this price, I grabbed one to have on hand for fun and holiday setups.

Specifications
- Real Native 1080p Full HD
- Dual 10W speakers
- 4D Horizontal and vertical (±40°) keystone correction
- Ports: 2*HDMI-compatible, AV, VGA, USB, SD Card, and Audio Out
- Contrast Ratio: 8000:1
- Lamp Life: 50,000 hrs
- Optional Screen: 46"-300"
- Adapter Output: DC 12V2A

https://www.ebay.com/itm/356018592867

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Original Poster
Sep 12, 2025 03:51 PM
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GeoffreyK24
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Sep 12, 2025 03:51 PM
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For a breakdown of what you can expect from this projector, here is an excellent video from YouTuber Joe N Tell that gives pros, cons, and his custom settings to get the best image quality out of it as many of the defaults are not good out of the box.
https://youtu.be/dAzJNarpOVc?si=7MpRpH8ujFi5T050
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lester78Yesterday 11:02 PM
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Is this still a good beginner projector in 2025?
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GeoffreyK24
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Quote from lester78 :
Is this still a good beginner projector in 2025?
At this price? I think so, 100%. If you are willing to do the research and spend more money on a brand name entry level projector, you will definitely see improvements in contrast, brightness, sharpness, etc but that is spending hundreds of dollars. This projector shouldn't be an endgame purchase. It is definitely a fun one to have around though and, at this price, is an amazing value

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