Rating 3.9 34 reviews
Manufacturer: Epson
itreviews.com
14 years ago

Epson MG-850HD iPad projector at IFA – first look

Epson's MG-850HD iPad projector isn't quite the ‘world's first' the company might have us believe – Viewsonic sold a similar product a few years ago – but this projector plus iPhone/iPad dock, spied close-up on the eve of Berlin's IFA exhibition, is a tempting proposition for those looking for the
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Projector reviews
14 years ago

Epson Megaplex MG-850HD WXGA LCD Home Entertainment Projector Review

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Epson MegaPlex MG-850 "Projector Reviews TV" Video Summary The Epson Megaplex MG-850HD is a hybrid home theater/multimedia, widescreen WXGA (1280 X 800) LCD projector.
Pros:
  • Very good brightness – over 2500 measured lumens
  • Good readability with any resolution
  • Very good color rendition in any mode
  • Excellent support via Home Service program and PrivateLine tech support
  • Quick power up and can be unplugged immediately after powered down
  • Built-in stereo speakers with...
Cons:
  • Has dust filter that must be maintained
  • Can be a bit noisy in Normal lamp mode
  • Manual horizontal keystone adjustment can be cumbersome
  • Minimal zoom range makes quick setup more difficult
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Ohmpage
14 years ago

Review: Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD

So you've got an iPhone, iPad or iPod full of all sorts of multimedia but that little screen doesn't always cut it. Sure you've got options for getting that stuff on to your HDTV, computer, etc. One of the more interesting options I've checked out is Epsons Megaplex MG-850HD Projector.
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Engadget
14 years ago

When it comes to giving presentations, teaching classes, or even watching videos or photos in a group environment, there's still nothing to replace the traditional PC projector. Sure, there are little pico-projectors out now, but they lack the sheer power and features of the magic black box that can...
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Sound & Vision Magazine
14 years ago

Review: Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD LCD Projector

There's a coffee cup on the remote, an icon unmistakably a cup and saucer. Maybe it's tea. It's the largest button. It's backlit. It might be taunting me.So begins my time with the Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD Projector, a plucky little PJ that makes me question the logic of every flat panel in...
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My ADSL Broadband News
13 years ago

Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD Projector review

The Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD is a portable digital-dock projector and speaker combo, compatible with existing Apple devices using the 30-pin connector (but not the iPhone 5 which uses the new "Lightning port"). It also features HDMI and RCA connectors for input from other devices.
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Electronic House
13 years ago

Hands On: Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD Projector with iDock

Big screen fun works with your iPhone, iPad, iPod.
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TechSmart
13 years ago

Quick review - Epson MG-850HD projector

Innovation is an ever present facet of the tech scene, but rarely seen on projectors. Epson bucks this trend by releasing the first 3LCD HD-Ready home cinema projector that sports an iPod docking station.
Pros:
  • Great sound
  • multiplicity of connectivity ports
  • above average lumens output
  • handy carry handle and remote control
Cons:
  • Expensive for a 720p projector
  • and not as stylish as some of its competitors
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Amazon
13 years ago

Fantastic projector

I've lived with this projector now for around 8 months. It's, overall, a fantastic piece of kit; of course it's my first projector so I do not have any basis for comparison. It took me 3 months to finally choose this particular model.
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Trusted Reviews
14 years ago

Epson MG-850HD iPod projector

Ladies and gentlemen, today is the day when projectors get fun. Or at least that's what Epson wants us to believe as we take delivery of the brand's MG-850HD. Why is Epson so convinced that the 850HD is perfectly positioned to overturn our previous conception that using a projector is predominantly...
Pros:
  • Pictures are bright enough to watch in ambient light
  • Docking functionality is well integrated
  • Speakers are pretty decent
Cons:
  • Very low contrast
  • Lack of resolution very noticeable
  • No image shift
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