ViewSonic PJD5123 - DLP Projector - Portable - 2700 ANSI Lumen - 24-BIT (16.7M Colors) - 4

So far so good I've had my Viewsonic DLP Video Projector since Thursday(This is my second video projector purchase since Oct 2010.)I've already put about 13 or so hours of use on the bulb.I plan to use it an average of 4 hours a day & 28 hours a week. In 1 year that comes out to 1456 hours.We'll see if it gets anywhere near that mark though. By 2 years out that's about 2900 hours or just under the amount Viewsonic claims of 3000 hour lamp life.If I get that kind of lamp life from my very first Bulb I'll be a ViewSonic Projector owner for life.Just remember also run your machine in Eco Mode, decrease picture setting from the factory default(even if you use the movie mode,you can still decrease the brightness/contrast even farther in some cases.)Never shake or drop the projector,try to keep dirt & dust far away, do not(under any circumstances)unplug before the projector has a chance to cool off. If you decide to turn it on,leave it running at least five minutes.Finally don't run the projector at all times(2-4 hours daily use seems about right,here as that averages out to about 1450 hours after one year).If you can't get that kind use out of it,then what good does it do you in owning one?(Viewsonic would definitely have to own up to their warranty(regarding the bulb) if bulb failure occurred before the one year mark even with this kind of usage.That's not heavy or excessive usage at all.This kind of usage would be thought(by me at least) as normal considering you're the owner of a Video projector.Got use it sometime right?The ViewSonic PJD5123 SVGA(3D Ready) DLP Projector is really more of a business projector,as such it does not have any HDMI inputs.Only S-Video, Composite,& Two VGA/RGB inputs which(with the right additional cables(Component to VGA/HDMI to VGA can be use to deliver High Definition Video signals in massive screen sizes.)However it's not an HD video Projector as the native resolution is only 800x600 pixels.Still though the picture quality is excellent(real cinema quality picture even in SD the picture is amazing.)Colors are bright & extremely rich. Contrast is excellent(at least in my case as I am using this Projector in a darkened(nearly pitch black environment) for home cinema use(That is one reason I went for a business Projector as well to intentionally overshoot the lumens needed to project an image(this Projector has 2700 lumens light output & a 3000:1 contrast ratio)All have to say is seeing a childhood favorite(Back To The Future) blown up to 135" the entire height & length of my basement wall.With this projector's image quality & 5.1 Dolby Surround was just a really cool treat.Ifyou've been thinking about skipping the local multiplex(do to the insanely high cost,the rude patrons, Ridiculous concession stand prices,Etc.Then why not give yourself,or your family a really cool Home Theater. You should start with a Projector(like the Viewsonic PJD5123 SVGA(3D Ready)DLP Projector.(It seems to be a good enough model based on cost, performance,& The really cool 3 year Parts/Labor warranty,the 1 year lamp replacement warranty,& 1 year free express exchange service from viewcare. It seems ViewSonic works hard to get customers & keep them.That's something I know I can get behind.ViewSonic PJD5123 SVGA DLP Projector 120Hz/3D Ready, 2700 Lumens, 3000:1 DCR

I have made excellent use of this projector in the months since I've purchased it.The quality of the picture is top notch, with very few issues. It's bright enough to be seen in medium lighting, which was a surprise to me.I use it in my outdoor theater area and once the sun has started setting, there are no real issues with viewing the picture.I would have liked to have the ability to connect products to it via HDMI, but the video input and VGA inputs were able to suit my needs just fine.I've had it overheat on me a couple times, and it appears to be very sensitive to movement. I also think it was missing a leg when it was sent to me, so I always need to place something underneath it to keep it steady and at the right angle.Beyond those things, though, this was an excellent purchase and I am not at all disappointed. It's easy to set up and take down and has made for many, many hours of movie and gaming goodness.

I just moved into my first apartment. I was deployed and living in the barracks before that so I've relied on inherited TVs or my laptop/tablet for everything. I wanted a TV of my own but didn't want to spend a ton of money on something big... or small for that matter. So i started looking at projectors. This one had the highest rating on amazon for the best price and great reviews aside from when it looked like the product came defective, which happens no matter what you buy. I figured a projector would be versatile, portable and easy to move with. I love this projector. It came ready to use, just throw the batteries in the remote, plug it in and turn it on. The cable fit my lap top so i started using it right away. Its pretty easy to use even though I've only used one a couple times before, its self explanatory. The picture is clear and bright even with my windows open and the lights on, sometimes I forget its not a TV. Physically it seems sturdy enough, I wouldn't chance dropping it or travelling with it without a sturdy case but its lightweight and durable thus far.The two issues I have had which doesn't really say anything about this product is there's no easy way to connect my tablet to the projector, luckily I found a HDMI to VGA cable on amazon for cheap, so no big deal, and I definitely need to invest in a good sound system to really enjoy it to its full potential. The volume is okay on its own but it would be drown out with company.Still, I would recommend to anyone looking for a unique, easy alternative to a TV or for use for presentations and whatnot. With this I have a screen bigger than any TV my friends have at a fraction of the cost and its so fun.