Epson V11H259220 MovieMate50 Portable Home Entertainment Projector with Built In DVD Player
The ultimate portable projector, DVD and music player combo, Epson MovieMate 50 delivers all the big-screen drama, sound and excitement you desire - just plug, load and play.For larger-than-life entertainment, Epson MovieMate 50 is the all-in-one product with a built-in progressive scan DVD/CD player and dual Dolby 5.1 Digital DTS 8 W stereo speakers. It works with any blank wall or screen and projects DVD movies up to eight times larger than they would appear on a 40-inch, widescreen TV.Epson MovieMate 50 sets up easily - all you need is an electrical outlet. There are no additional cables or equipment to hook up. It features a convenient handle and soft, cushioned carrying case so you can take the show on the road. And, Epson MovieMate 50 delivers natural colors and bright, vibrant images with 3-chip, 3LCD technology.Epson MovieMate 50 is incredibly versatile for videogames, movies and more. It works with your Apple iPod Nintendo Wii Sony PS3 or Microsoft Xbox 360 video game system for more entertainment options. It displays an 80-inch, widescreen image from just 7.8 feet away, or a 120-inch image from just 11.8 feet away.
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Epson V11H259220 MovieMate50 Portable Home Entertainment Projector with Built In DVD Player Reviews
I think anything that plugs into a tv with video/audio inputs can be plugged into the Epson. You plug it in, insert a DVD, and pretty much go from there. Depending on your use, the built-in speakers may be adequate. In the box = projector, dust case, power cord. I had an order in with Amazon for one, but after 3 weeks I hadn't gotten any shipping notice, so I cancelled it and went searching for another online vendor. It's enough that we don't need to add speakers if there's just a small group watching a movie.
I like that you can manually zoom the picture in or out without having to movie the projector itself. I wanted a projector unit that would play DVDs because I didn't want to have to drag too many components outside every time we watched a movie. If you can find it, this little Epson is a good machine. The remote allows more fine tuning than the buttons on the unit (zoom, picture aspect, color settings, etc), so definitely don't lose the remote. That's it. If you're looking for an indoor projector, I think you could have a better setup with a ceiling-mounted projector and regular video inputs and surround sound.
I'm not that picky. I don't know why this unit is out of stock everywhere. I also haven't seen them in stores. However, when we brought it out for a bbq, we did plug in computer speakers (through the headphone jack) for a more projected sound.
The sound that comes out of the 2 side speakers is actually pretty impressive. . Even the Epson store doesn't carry them.
It's extremely easy to set up. I opted for the non-HD projector because I didn't think it was worth all the extra money. Having said that, the picture that is projected is very clear and nice, so if you're able to tell the difference between a regular DVD and an HD-picture, you may be able to tell the difference with the projectors as well. I did buy this projector for outdoor movies, not for indoor watching.
This lesson cost me $2400.00 Epson's position is that Amazon is not an authorized seller and that they merely act as broker for what can often be re-furbished or second hand merchandise. So, should your purchase break or malfunction, as mine did, you are out of luck with regard to warranty. Through the followup and tech support process I learned that, because I purchased through Amazon, the manufacturer nor the seller would honor the 1 year warranty. PURCHASE YOUR EPSON PRODUCT THROUGH AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OR FROM EPSON DIRECTLY. This is not a review of this product, but rather a word to the wise. Two and half months after my purchase of an Epson 10000XL scanner through Amazon, it stopped working.
The picture is very good we are enjoying older movies again and watching new ones is even more exciting. I ordered the projector to use for camping. We painted a white screen on the wall. It was very easy to set up and run. My husband even hooked up our surround sound to it. In the meantime we have set up a theater room in the family room in our basement. We think showing big movies around the campfire will be great fun this summer.
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