Epson PowerLite S3 LCD Projector by EPSON
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Digital camera reviews of Epson PowerLite S3 LCD Projector
Digital camera Review: Solid value - BIG screen TV for a fraction of the price
Summary: 5 Stars
This projector is a SOLID value. This is basically a huge wide-screen TV with the portability of a laptop at half the price. I think it will be great for those big holidays and family get-togethers, just like the 'old days' with the family slide projector.
Just add a laptop PC, or VCR, or DVD player and you have everything you need for watching TV, movies, or slide shows!! Of course a portable projector screen would also be nice if you don't have a big white wall available. Contrary to one reviewer's disappointment with the remote, mine works great and that's pointing it at the screen with the projector behind me!!
P R O S:
- PRICE ($750 @ Staples plus $100 gift card and free Epson All-In-One printer)
- 4 PROJECTION MODES (front or rear screen, rightside up or down)
You can bounce the image off a mirror and still get the proper picture!
- 3 VIDEO INPUTS (S video, RCA-composite, PC RGB)
- NORMAL/WIDESCREEN MODES (4:3 or 16:9)
Great for watching widescreen DVD's
- VERTICAL KEYSTONE ADJUST
- 2 BRIGHTNESS LEVELS
-'ON-SCREEN' POINTER (controlled by remote)
- FREEZE THE CURRENT IMAGE (video will continue to 'run')
- ZOOM UP & PAN (zooms still and live video).
- IMAGE/SCREEN RESIZE
This allows the overall screen size to be reduced/enlarged instead of moving the projector nearer or further from the screen. The projected image can also be relocated side-to-side and up-down electronically without moving the projector IF the image size is in a reduced state.
- 7 PRE-DEFINED COLOR SETTINGS (Photo, Sports, Presentation, Blackboard, RGB, Game, Theater)
- ONLY 5.6 LBS & COMES WITH A NICE CARRY BAG
- QUIET
C O N S:
- no horizontal keystone correction, so you will want to make sure that it is centered from 'side-to-side'.
- manual focus. This shouldn't be a problem unless you have it mounted out of reach.
Digital camera Review: Something to be aware of
Summary: 3 Stars
This projector is quite nice, but there are a couple of things you might want to be aware of, especially if you are thinking about this as a home theater setup. I bought this unit and found it unsuitable for my use, and here's why. The image projected is HUGE. You might think that's a plus, but I had to move it to no further away from the screen than the middle of the room in order to fit the image on a reasonable size screen.
At a distance of around 7 or 8 feet, the image is a minimum of approximately 60 inches diagonally. If I moved it back to where it could be mounted on the wall (12 ft.) the image was nearly from floor to ceiling and almost 12 ft. wide. I don't know about your house, but an 8 ft. by 12 ft. image was not what I was looking for. Zooming all the way didn't help all that much at that scale. Unfortunately, I didn't even have the option of a ceiling mount in the middle of the room because that area is taken by a ceiling fan.
The other thing is that it takes a very small amount of light to degrade the image unless you use a very high quality (expensive) screen. I can't see how it could actually be suitable in the daytime at all.
So... I'm not really knocking the projector so much as suggesting you judge whether it will fit logistically into your home. If it does, then you probably can't miss with this projector.
Digital camera Review: Truly Amazing Projector That Surpasses It's Entry Level Title
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a Beginner to the world of projectors but I do have a Brother with a Epson Powerlite. His is a way older model but I took his advice and got to research the new Epson Powerlite S3 against other entry level projectors. My budget was to not spend over $1,000. The new Powerlite S3 was a instant contender. But there are other brands and models to take in to consideration. I took to CNET.com and the reviews are in depth and on target along with a pick and compared option to side by side compared just about anything. I've had the powerlite S3 for a shortwhile now and this thing for me is by far no entry level projector sure it's for novices and the replacement bulbs are cheap and it is very easy to use, transport, setup, control, and adjust settings. In other words this baby delivers images so sharp, bright, clear, vivid you'll think your in a movie theater. I mean once you get the porjector out of the box your speechless. But you'll BE AMAZED at what a little patients can do you can make the image to your total approval. Which leads me to before. This is for me by far NO entry level projector the features on this unit make for so many possibilities in image quality and clarity.
SURE IT'S A ENTRY LEVEL PROJECTOR BUT IT DELIVERS LIKE A PRO WOULD AND WON'T HURT YOUR WALLET AND REPLACEMENTS ARE CHEAP! THIS EPSON HAS ALL THE RIGHT FEATURES YOU NEED AND WANT IN A PROJECTOR BE IT YOUR FIRST OR YOUR SHOPPING AROUND...THANK U FOR READING
Digital camera Review: WOW! Good job Epson Powerlite S3 Projector
Summary: 5 Stars
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! I've had it for over 4 moths now, and I love it. I play video games on the big screen (over 90 inches) in my room, watch movies in the dark with friends, watch regular tv, use it with my computer to go online, write reports and just to see things from a new perspective. I Love it. I haven't had to buy a new bulb yet so i do not use it inscesently, but it does work for long periods with no problem. I have a baby blue colored room and I project directly to my wall, and the whites and WHITE and the blacks and BLACK. as it is, there's no need for me to spend $200+ on a screen. A+ product. any questions ask matttllz5772@aol. this product is hot. and ask about my products as well- books, to paintball markers, to games and systems. I would highly recomend this projector over the more expensive epson projectors. it does a great job with high quality. the only thing is that it does get hot and i would not like to sit next to it (thats why its on the wall ;-)Digital camera Review: Wonderful media experience
Summary: 5 Stars
All the good things that you have heard about this projector are true. Just plug in and you are ready to go. Excellent for DVD projection right on you living room wall. Easy to use for your work presentations from a laptop computer.