Отзывы о Проектор Viewsonic PA503W 1280x800, 22000:1, 3800 лм, DLP

Wow! I did a lot of research on projectors and I was hesitant to buy this one since it's not full HD and I was worried it would be blurry. Plus the price was so low..

I use this in my living room and was going to buy a 62 inch flat screen but always wanted a projector. I could save a ton of money going with a projector and have like a 110 inch screen! So I decided to try it.

Let me tell you.. I am never buying a normal big screen again for the living room. You get so much more bang for your buck with a projector!

This projector honestly is fantastic. My friend has a full HD projector and it does look sharper and if you put them side by side I'm sure it would look night and day. However, he also paid WAY more than me. And to be honest, no one has ever known this one is not full HD not even my buddy who has a high end projector.

This thing gets the job done and looks awesome. For the price, you cannot beat it.. period. I use it during the day with blinds open and it looks great. I blew it up to 110 inches without a screen and just a white wall. It looks badass.

If you want a cheap projector that is going to look awesome for Movies, Shows, Computer or Gaming. This is the one. Stop searching and buy this baby! You will love it.

Best TV related purchase I have made in the past 15 years. The price to value here is insane. Go for it!

This projector is used primarily for outdoor movies on a 144" screen. When used for 3D playback and the 3D is fantastic but the colros are very washed out. This often happens with 3D but there's little too compensate with the available settings that can be adjusted.

As for 2D playback, well, this is where the projector can be wildly inconsistent. While it handled "Twister" reasonably well as most CG animated films, things crashed and burned with "Mad Max: Fury Road". The color palette on this particular film can be a bit challenging for many displays but the 5134 really struggled. Explosions and fire often appeared as a big messy blob, skin tones were often oversaturated and brighter scenes were often washed out with blues and whites that would blend and lack definition. Ironically, the image overall tends to run a bit dark.

It'll do the job but there are likely better options for projectors that are a bit more versatile.

Moved flat and my 32" TV looked lost in the room, and decided on a projector and screen rather than a bigger set. I'm very happy with my choice!
Very easy to set up and adjust the picture size and focus, with keystone adjustment if used off-centre. The image is very responsive for gaming on the Ps4.
Watching films on Netflix and blurays look incredible; bright and clear when watching during the day. This is in a room with blinds but not curtains, and I usually use super-eco mode which also has the benefit of reducing fan noise.
The onboard speaker is clear and great for times when a sound system isn't available.

I hardly write reviews, but in the 10 months or so that I had this projector I don't have any complaints. I use it for playing on my PS4 or watching tv. I have Dish network with the Hopper box and it works flawlessly. I've used a computer, an Ipad, and a Samsung Note 4 with it. I haven't set it up outside yet, but I'm hoping a situation will come up to test it out. I've taken it to work and used it for my PS4 which the kids love. The picture is bright even with the lights on. About 2 months ago there seemed to be some flickering, but it hasn't appeared anymore. I love it.

I've been using this projector for almost a year now and I cannot find any faults other than the sound quality - you will need a decent sound system to get a complete experience when using the projector. I do not know much about projectors but this is stunning, the picture quality is great - gaming or watching 3D movies. I was lucky to buy this begining of the year when they dropped the price and gave away 2 free 3D glasses - which are brilliant. Overall, cannot get better for the price and quality. Do budget for a decent sound system if your considering buying this.

I use this for my college dorm and its great! Don't expect it to fill an entire wall but it will be bigger than almost any tv you can fit in your dorm. It has great picture quality especially for blu-ray. It really feels like you are watching an HDTV. DISCLAIMER! I am using an HP laptop to watch everything on this thing. It is equipped with a blu-ray player. That is how I watch blu-rays on it. I don't know how video game consoles or an actual blu-ray player will work on this thing because I have never tried it. For my purposes with my HDMI equipped laptop it has been phenomenal. It will work during the day, but it is not ideal. I blacked out my windows and then it worked perfectly. IT DOES NOT HAVE A DIGITAL AUDIO HOOKUP!!! Do not expect it to. It has an AUX hookup and depending on your equipment that works fine. However it will be a little quieter on the blu-rays. (If anyone has a way to make it louder with an AUX hookup I would greatly appreciate that info.) Anyways, picture is great, sound needs work, other than that it is perfect for a college dorm setting.

I bought the ViewSonic PJD5134 SVGA DLP Projector at the 'mart online about a year ago and am really impressed how reliable it has been. For a mid price projector, it has some very awesome specs and has been great for both home theater, and business presentations. At home, we have used it for movies, and for regular television programming. At work, I'm showing off presentations and workplace training videos.

Here are some of the specs I love about this projector. First it's 15,000:1 contrast ratio provides a very clear picture and great color balance. The Lumens on this projector at 3000 have made it work great for office and home. As long as I can get the room semi dark (even some light coming in from the shades has been okay), the quality of display been great. No complaints, even from those in the back of the room. The projector supports VGA (up to two devices connected at the same time, only one displaying at a time), HDMI, RCA and HDMI.

I mentioned I move this guy from work to home but it's not exactly the most portable projector. It weighs about as much as my laptop and has a footprint the size of a standard sheet of paper. There are plenty of pocket sized projectors on the market, but in terms of quality, I didn't want to compromise.

I've had this guy for a year now, and have been really impressed. I was worried, based on other reviews at the time, that it wouldn't hold out, but it's been just fine. The 3 year warranty has been a great peace of mind knowing if I have problems, I'll be covered. Here, a year later though, I'm still going strong.

I regret having to only give this two stars, but you really get what you pay for with this projector. The picture is bright and you can see even with the lights on. However that's about all the good I can say.

The unit is extremely light weight and feels cheap. The feel of the plastic is what you should expect from a no name brand. I took a chance based on a lot of good reviews. I've come to the conclusion that those who gave this a great review either never looked at a decent projector or they expected the lackluster performance that this unit delivers.

When it heats up you can smell hot plastic. It's relatively loud for it's size. The lack of inputs is a problem. Most of the options in the menu are greyed out. The second time I turned it on, there was a blinking red light and I had to unplug it and plug it back in to get it to finally come on.

The picture was substandard. I was replacing a unit that dates back to 1998, that had a better picture than this even at 17 years old. I could see every pixel, and it made my head hurt.

Thankfully Amazon has rock stars working for them. I was able to return this and traded up to the Optoma dh1011. It was $669, compared to $309 and worth every penny. Keep this in mind folks... native resolution is a huge deal. 800x600 will destroy a blue ray picture and your theater will only be as good as the cheapest component in it.

It gets two stars because it shipped really fast and if I wanted a cheap low definition projector this would do the trick.

I have been using this projector for more than a year now for movies and TV and as a result, I quit going to movies. The image is pretty clear and bright. The noise of the fan is unnoticeable after a while. Yet it needs dark atmosphere and its sound is terrible. One thing that made me upset in the beginning was that I didn't know the difference between full 3d and 3d ready. I kept buying and returning 3d dvd and bluray players because they did not work allow me to watch 3d with it. At the end I understood that d ready means connecting the laptop only :-)

I recently reviewed the Epson VS230 SVGA 3LCD Projector, 2800 color lumens, 2800 white lumens (V11H552220). I rated that unit 5 stars and find this unit even better.

The Viewsonic arrived packaged very well. It was a lot lighter than I expected. Instructions were more than ample, however, I did not need or use them. I found the build quality very good and would have no concerns using the unit in a portable manner. Yes, it does have a plastic shell. However, what are really the alternatives? Operational control layout is intuitive, nearly eliminating any need for a manual. The design and weight of the Viewsonic also makes it highly portable and effective for people who need to travel and maintain independent projection capability. Viewsonic includes (like most others) an adjustable leg for height.

The most important features to look for in projectors are resolution, contrast ratio, and lumens. It doesn't do full 1080p HD (it's SVGA 800x600) , but it does do 720p with a simply STUNNING picture quality and clarity with vibrant, but not overdone colors. The 15,000 to one contrast ratio provides great dynamic range with very dar darks and bright whites. Refresh rate is 120Hz, which is very good to maintain fluidity of image during high speed action sequences. The 3,000 lumens makes this unit more than suitable to deal with all but the harshest ambient light conditions and is very well suited for outdoor use (we can now start an outdoor movie a lot earlier than usual). Simply stated, usability and picture quality are superb. Note that you can adjust nearly every aspect of resolution, contrast, brightness, etc....

Viewsonic provides various inputs for connectivity, so no worries there. However, there is only 1 HDMI connector and this might be a deal breaker for some. Also, like all onboard projector speakers, the Viewsonic speakers left a lot to be desired. To overcome this, you can simply run a 1/8 audio cord (standard stuff) to any speaker or sound system. There is no delay in the sound at all. In our case, we paired the projector with a portable Bose speaker.

Bottom line? This projector provides exceptional value in the current price range. You will need to spend a few hundred more to move up to a projector that provides better quality.

All their useless marketing aside ("colors 3x brighter with Epson!"), you just want to know one thing: is this the best projector for my money? Having tried a number of projectors in this price range, here's a rundown of your best options: (all prices at time of writing)

$330: The Epson VS230. Amazing for the price. Bright enough for lit rooms. The only thing it lacks is resolution - it handles movies and PowerPoints pretty well, but if you plan on anything else (detailed diagrams, smaller text, etc), you should consider one of the $400 options, which are 1280x800 pixels, vs 800x600 pixels. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GMGDFPI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00GMGDFPI&linkCode=as2&tag=nealo10a-20

This, the $350 Epson PowerLite 500. "Contrast ratios" aside, movies look better on this than on the VS320. On the other hand, it is visibly dimmer. If you want an inexpensive home theater, go for this. If it's meant for presentations, I'd go for the VS320.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D29Z1TQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00D29Z1TQ&linkCode=as2&tag=nealo10a-20

$350: The ViewSonic PJD5134. It's a bit brighter than the Epson VS320, but that'll almost never matter - either is bright enough for daily use. This sacrifices some of the Epson's image quality for a lot of mostly unnecessary features like 120Hz refresh rate and 3D support (why would you watch a 3D BluRay on a low-res projector?). I recommend the Epson over this.

$420: The Optoma DW326e. My favorite projector for under $500, it's a tad brighter than the Epson VS230, but WAY sharper. It's basically the difference between SD and HD TV. Highly recommend: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GGM6G9A/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00GGM6G9A&linkCode=as2&tag=nealo10a-20

$420: The ViewSonic PJD5533W. Basically the same as the Optoma, but not quite as sharp. However, the prices of the two projectors has varied by up to $100 in the past, so I'd recommend just going for whichever is cheaper: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00511ITEM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00511ITEM&linkCode=as2&tag=nealo10a-20

There you have it - a quick rundown of your best options. Hope you found this helpful!

After lengthy research I decided to update and replace my Optoma projector (HD600X-LV) with this to play video games in 1080p and for it's multiple HDMI inputs. The image quality is noticeably better as I hoped, but I didn't expect the audio quality to be much clearer and louder than my Optoma, thanks in part to less fan noise. Its nice and bright enough to be used in daylight against a white wall, even despite an attic window with no shades. Perfect for home and office use, ideally a few metres away from the screen/wall. Quick and reliable delivery from Amazon as expected, very happy!

I've only just received this item, so this review is my initial review:

Main use: Outdoor summer movies for the kids in the backyard or basement/garage during in-climate weather.

The unit: It is appealing to the eye, a nice glossy black finish and relatively small in size. The button layout has been very well thought out and done very ergonomically. The menus are easy to access, navigate, and understand. I had no need to even crack the manual (which is only on the included CD, only printed material is quick set-up guide). All menu functions from my initial testing can be done from the unit itself or through the remote. Connections options are satisfactory, however, i would like to see a standard component (Red/White) audio hook up vs 3.5mm. Then again, the internal speaker on this unit is really not all the usable, nor did I expect to be. For audio, I channel through my 5.1 Harmon Kardon A/V receiver.

Remote: Again, like the projector itself, it is very well laid out and easy to use. Nothing fancy going on, just a straight forward layout. Often used buttons such as menu, select, and exit are easy to spot and color coded. The remote is usable from a distance and at various angles - even from behind the unit.

Picture: While I have yet to use it outdoors (where it will get most of its use for evening summer movies - review coming) it performed excellent in my basement. I tested with the following: 92" screen, standard def DVD, projected from 20', movie Goonies. With the lights on (simulate outdoor use), the picture is both crisp and clean, during the opening car chase sequence there was no visible blur. With lights off, of course the picture is fantastic.(I have yet to test my HD setup, gaming, or live broadcast TV - review(s) coming). One area i would have like to see improved is the zoom capability. The manual zoom in or out does not allow for much play - you more or less need to setup the correct physical distance of the projector. Other than that, I'm initially very happy with my purchase.

Update: 4/23/13
I have tested HD through my WD TV live media player (My Blue Rays are all stored here) and it is AWESOME! Movies look fantastic in full HD. I tested with Finding Nemo and RIO - these two movies are visually stunning in terms of color. I wanted to see how this would stack up to my 1080p LCD & Plasma - the quality is great, I'm very pleased!
I also tested HD through my Xbox360. Gaming is also wonderful. I did not incur blur while playing and the experience was awesome on such a large screen. Standard def DVD also was an upgrade through the 360 due to the fact that I was now outputting through HDMI vs. standard component cable (yellow cable).

Still no live broad cast TV test (have to run cabling) and still no outdoor test. Mother nature just won't cooperate here in the Midwest. If it's not cold, it's flooding.

Update: 12/10/2013
Finally, I have setup the projector for 3D viewing.I used a pair SainSonic SSZ-200DLW glasses (which are great for $29)watching the following movies: Finding Nemo 3D and Wolverine 3D from a digital media player in H-SBS format. I have to say, I'm impressed! I did not think it would give a similar experience to that of a movie theater - I was blown away. This is coming from a guy who feels 3D in the home is gimmicky. I'm now sold on it. It just adds a neat and immersive viewing experience.

The set-up:
The projector does not pick up the 3D feed automatically (it just plays the side by side images), I needed to go into the menu at the start of the movie and select the side by side 3D setting. It then converts the side by side video images into the single overlay 3D video that works with the 3D glasses. Pretty simple stuff and a pretty big smile on my face!

This projector is awesome. I mainly use this projector to show movies to guest at a Motel my family works at. Everyone seems to enjoy it and i love it. I only ever do it during summertime and maybe once or twice a month. The bulb is bright enough to use inside during the day; however, outside i have to wait until sundown to even see the picture. I also hook my Wii U up to it just to play Mario kart 8 with people before the movie starts. I have even hooked a NES up to it.
The sound from the speakers suck , so be sure to have some external speakers for it or your movie night will be ruined for sure. A phone has better sound coming from it. A first generation psp has better sound coming from it than the built in speaker.
This thing puts off a lot of heat so avoid small areas and keep away from other electronics just in case.
The picture it puts out is great and you will not be disappointed with your purchase.

I use this nearly everyday. Projecting from my laptop, projecting the playstation, date nights, netflix. Not a single issue. I keep my blinds closed and don't have a problem seeing the projection during daytime.
Perfectly problem free for the year that I've owned it. It doesn't have all the features of other projectors. You may have to prop some bills or books under it for fine adjustment but that's really no big deal at all. Like all projectors less light equals better clarity.

If you are looking for a quick, easy, and cheap big screen this projector is fantastic. I've got a theater and was looking for a cheap TV for the bedroom. I stumbled across this and thought I'd give it a try.

I'm using it just on a white wall, not putting any work into the project whatsoever, and it looks pretty great for $310. I opted for a smaller screen (65 inches) because my room is smaller and the screen does look quite a bit better smaller. After a bit you can hardly tell it's not HD. I'm actually a retro gamer and I like a lot of older movies, lots of horror, so it's really not that big of a deal going back to something not crystal clear.

Even saying that, Blu Rays don't look too terrible at all coming from the PS3. I bought a pair of the 3D Glasses and they work. So for $310 it's a pretty amazing piece of machinery.

If you were building a theater putting money into it with a screen over 90-100 inches, and you want it to look right, I would not buy this projector. Personally I'd upgrade to a 1080p machine.

But if you were looking for something low cost, something for the bedroom, heck even something for the living room if you are used to a 720p or standard TV, this thing is sweet.

100% satisfied. My wife was skeptical but she purchased it as my Christmas gift almost 2 years ago anyway. Set it up in our basement and WHAM!!! Instant theater! Since then we have changed that room into a home theater room. Built a screen with cloth from Amazon and added Harmon Kardon computer speakers with a subwoofer. We watch movies and our favorite TV shows down there year round. Our daughters are athletes and the theater room is a favorite. Couldn't be more satisfied. A+

We had bought one for our projector as a replacement. Fit great, works great. So, we bought another as a back up! We have only been using it for a little while, so I can't speak to the longevity of the bulb.

Bought for the local village hall Film Nights - excellent image quality and contrast in bright light. Simple to use and the cornerstone adjustment means you can line up the image from nearly any projection location.

I bought this projector when it was going with the 3D glasses and the Wolverine BR bundle for £370, unfortunatly Amazon cancelled my order after a week because they could not fulfill the bundle, but they did sell me the Projector itself for the price of the bundle, £370 delivered,(nice one amazon), and as a reviewer already posted, you buy this projector between 6th November 2014 and the 31st January 2015, you can claim 2 free pairs of 3D shutter glasses and a 3D copy of Xmen Future past, i mean talk about a bargain.(Mine are already whizzing their way to me, and last i checked are now heading to my home)

The projector itself is a complete joy, the picture is mindblowing, even on eco mode which will extend your bulb life,the picture is fantastic, i was initially using two strips of lining paper on the wall as my screen, and let me tell you even on that makeshift screen the pictures was phenomonal, i have since bought a 100in screen and i am in cinema heaven, my next purchse will be the ceiling mount.

Noise wise it is just like a PC on quiet mode, but nothing that will distract you from the screen, the remote does just what is says on the tin.

The only thing i can find fault with is that is won't play media from a USB stick or HDD as it has no built in media player, but a PC/PS3/XBOX/Your phone/Tablet/ connected to one of the many ports at the back sorts this small niggle out.

Cracking bit of kit for anybody looking to get into home cinema on the cheap, BR disc's in 1080p have to been seen to be believed....right i am off to watch my BR of Close encounter of the third kind. :)

I've planned on buying a projector for a while now and after researching various makes and models I decided on the PJD7830HDL based on it's specs and price, and I have to say I'm absolutely delighted with it!

It is easy to setup, the image is very bright (very visible in full daylight and even with indoor lights on) and even the built in speaker is more than useable.

I've given it 5 stars but I'd give it more if possible, highly recommended.

Love this projector for outdoor movie nights and karaoke. We have had a blast using it. I've even took the ps4 outside and chilled by the campfire while gaming with a buddy, cool experience at a good price.

Awesome projector the the price conscious. Removed a star because somehow dust was able to get into the optics. Not sure if it can safely be cleaned out. This dust is visible in the projected image.

Bright image, and the menus for the remote are intuitive and logically laid out. Worked first attempt.

After a lot of research, we decided on this projector and I am glad we did. Between this projector and the 12 foot screen, we've become the envy of our neighborhood during movie nights. Many people have stopped and asked about our equipment, which we gladly tell them about. We did purchase a sound bar to go with it and we couldn't ask for a better system. Easy set up, great picture, and great sound. I'm a novice at electronics and can figure it out pretty easily when my husband is out of town. I definitely recommend this.

I purchased two weeks ago. I purchased to use for outdoor movies and video games (PS3). I was blown away. I bought it to try without a screen first and I don't think I will ever need a screen now. I am projecting on the stucco of my house, and despite the pattern and texture, once it is dark, the picture is amazing. When the sun is on its way down, it is still watchable, but when the sun goes down, the picture is sharp and bright. I feel like watching an outdoor movie is as good as going to a movie now. I hooked up a small mp3 speaker with some decent bass and it works fine. The setup couldn't have been easier - just plug and play. The PS3 looks really good as well - games with good high def graphics look amazing blow up to that size. I was able to get a massive picture size, maybe 12 feet wide, and I plan to try for bigger. If I have any problems I will update, but I couldn't be happier right now.

The ViewSonic PJD5134 provides decent image quality and a good range of connectivity choices as a budget-priced, low-resolution portable data projector. Other choices may wow you with better image quality, but the PJD5134 offers a good mix of low price, portability, brightness, connectivity, and image quality suitable for typical business and classroom presentations.

PROS
Low price. Decent data image quality. Good set of connectivity choices. Lightweight and portable. Good lamp life. 3D ready. 3-year warranty.

CONS
Feeble audio. No carrying case. Rainbow effect in video.

BOTTOM LINE
The ViewSonic PJD5134 provides solid data image quality and HDMI connectivity in a budget-priced portable projector.

Overall The ViewSonic PJD5134 holds its own as a budget, portable data projector. Though there are projectors with better image quality and louder audio in its class, it brings a good balance of price, portability, connectivity choices, and image quality to the table .

* UPDATE The projector did not last a full year. It was great while it lasted but these shouldn't be disposable items. I would guess we used it about once a week, a little more when it was new and a novelty. Then, snow spots appeared and we assumed it was dust. All attempts at cleaning the lens failed, they were still there. A repair shop wanted $400.00 to dissemble, it's not an easy job. We were told the most likely cause was the DMB chip has gone bad, the part costing well over $100.00. Unfortunately, the customer service for this product is in the Philippines and to date, they have not responded to my emails. I have downgraded this to a one star and suggest, if you do decide to purchase one, go with the longest Amazon guarantee you can. It's a shame because we really loved it at first.

*Update I just want to add, this unit trows off a lot of heat. We have it set up in a bedroom and with the doors closed, it's really hot. I think it's much better to place in an open area than a closed room. Still running great though.

Extremely simple to hook up to with an HDMI cable and my Roku 3 Streaming Media Player streaming box. It's the clearest, largest viewing screen I ever thought was possible without spending thousands on a theater sized TV screen. My main complaint is its sound output. The only way we were able to get more than what most would consider "low to med" sound was to hook up external speakers like these. Logitech Multimedia Speakers Z200 with Stereo Sound for Multiple Devices, Black. They're cheap and simple to use but for the price of this projector, if you're including sound, it should be loud enough to hear. I would still recommend the ViewSonic as an affordable and fun projector but order those external speakers at the same time for the best possible result.
Of course, you can use this for work presentations but as a streaming TV or for playing X Box, you'll enjoy it a lot more. I'm pretty sure these will be on the "Must Have" lists for the upcoming holiday season. The PJD6235 would make a really nice gift.

Buy this projector if you don't care about seeing tiny pixels. The 3D is outstanding. I watched Jurassic Park with SainSonic 3D glasses (active shutter) and was blown away. I didn't get the eye fatigue like I did when watching 3D movies in the theater (which gives you passive 3D glasses).

HOWEVER...

The image has a lower resolution than a high-def TV. It's like going from a PS2 to a PS1, meaning you'll see the pixel boxes and such. The contrast ratio and brightness are excellent, but with a lower resolution, it's almost like viewing breathtaking scenery through a screen door.

Some people don't seem to mind, which the reviews indicate. For a small percentage of us, the lower resolution is annoying. I'm debating whether or not to take it back.

On the flip side, for the price, it is probably the best deal out there.

I have had this projector for two years. it has been working great and the family loves to watch movies on the weekend

If I could give it 4.5 stars I would. It is a tremendous value, projects bright and clear images, sharp contrast ratios, excellent color reproduction, quick refresh rate, and 3D ready which is awesome (requires active shutter DLP glasses which are more expensive). It has a built in speaker, as well as audio output, so a sound bar or external speakers can be added easily.
I gave it 5 stars because it does everything it said it would do, and it does it all very well.
There are a few very nitpicky things that in a perfect world I'd have differently. The audio out is a 3.5mm jack, ideally, there should be RCA out as well. The fan can be loud depending on how you have it mounted. Also, because there's no filter, quite a bit of light can escape out of the air vents which can be distracting. This light does not diminish the picture at all, but it can be distracting depending on where it is mounted. The resolution is plenty good enough for movies, especially at this price, but when it comes to static images, the lower resolution starts to become apparent. Lastly, it is DLP 3D ready, which is awesome, but since it's DLP, your passive glasses from your TV wont work with it, also a lot of older active 3D glasses wont work either, it would have been awesome if they included a pair of glasses with the projector.
The features that make this thing great, the menus, you can do practically anything, there are a ton of settings. The volume control works for the audio output as well. It lights up quickly, so by the time my BluRay player has loaded the disc, it's usually at full brightness.

Perfect projector for gaming or movies, etc. The fan isn't too loud and the picture quality is pretty great. Mine got really hot very quickly the first time i used it, just for a few minutes to test it out, but after that it worked fine and I can use it for a few hours at a time no problem. It seems to be set up for mounting either upside down on a ceiling or on a desk, so the picture is going to be very oddly positioned if you mount it on a higher space but not upside down and you'l have to adjust it somehow. I couldn't figure out how to adjust it enough so i just put a book underneath the back and angled it enough that way.

I have had this projector for a 1yr and 1/2, its been nice but now looking for something better, theres three light spots on the lower left of the screen and my wife gets the "rainbow effect" which ruins the experience. Any suggestions? On a projector without "rainbow effect"?

I really liked this projector and would have given it four stars up until a week ago. Turned everything on as per usual and it would sit on the "signal searching" icon and never change. Changed source device and cables and it wouldn't work. Currently coordinating an 'RMA' and hopefully when I get it back it will work and I will be able to give this a much higher rating. As in terms of picture quality it is sharp. But heavily pixelated. I sit nearly 20 feet away from my screen and I can literally count the pixels. Also, this projector is in 4:3 format, so when projecting a normal 16:9 image expect dim white bars on top and bottom of screen, they aren't awful, but are definitely distracting.

I recieved this projector from amazon a few days ago and all it continues to impress me. It's as good, or i would say even better than I expected. It handles 3D flawlessly, which impressed me, and produces a bright high contrast image on whatever surface you point it toward. I've tried a few high end PC games on it and it produces no noticable lag. The resolution is low, as reported by other reviews, but its barely noticable from a decent viewing distance. The one thing that stops me from giving it a 5 star rating is the fact that my remote arrived DOA. Enclosed in the instruction manual (leaflet) was a pair of batteries for the remote. I inserted the batteries (yes, I read and re-read the facings inside the remote) and the projector never responded to remote. I proceeded to try many different types and brands of batteries to no avail. I tested it at all distances from the infared sensor and any angle I could think of in relation to the projector. No results. It's been 2 days since I registered my product and reported my remote problem. I have yet to hear back from customer service but, to be fair, I reported the problem on a Friday night. I will ammend this review as time goes on to report any other news I may have.

Movies nights are so much better when you use a projector.
I love this, but I had to send it in to be fixed after only a few months of use. It was covered under warranty and I got my projector back at an acceptable rate, but I would have been nice if I didn't have to send it in at all.

I had no plans to buy one of these. I thought that I had to come up with a couple thousand to get a 3D system in my home. I was actually looking for something else to buy on Amazon when I spotted this for less than $400! I decided I'd go ahead and buy it but I had accepted that it might be crap and I might have to return it. There was no way in my mind that I was going to have a 3D system for this little money (the 3D Blu Ray player I got was only $98 which just made the whole thing more impossible) but I went for it anyway. I was still plagued with doubt all through the setup and when I finally switched it on - it worked! - for about 10 seconds and then my glasses kept turning on and off every 5 - 10 seconds but the second pair worked fine and everything was perfect!!!

I hunted around on the internet to see if anybody had a solution for the glasses going on and off and I saw that other people had the same problem but I couldn't find anyone that had solved it.

The extra problem was that I had already given my friend the pair that worked and couldn't very well make him wear the glasses with the problem at that point. So I accepted that all I was going to have then (until my friend left and I could use the working glasses) was 3D every few seconds going on and off. I was pretty bummed out at that point.

I started wondering if the problem was the sensor on the glasses so while I was wearing them I started to experiment. First I put a big mirror under the screen hoping that would help reflect the signal right into the sensor - nope, there was no change. Then I found that if I blocked the glasses' sensor somewhat they would come back on right away but I had to keep putting my hand up in front of them every few seconds every time they shut off which got tedious. An idea popped into my head that since blocking them somewhat helped, maybe they were getting too much of the signal. So I put a thin strip of a single layer of paper towel over the sensor and tied the strip together on the "inside" of the glasses. Paper towels being very porous, they would filter out some of the signal but let plenty in - IT WORKED - PERFECTLY!! They didn't do the on/off thing ever again! Of course I'll be sending that pair back for a replacement but this at least made them work until I could! I'm sure there are a lot more elegant solutions but this is what I came up with on the spot and it worked so that was good enough for then!

Also, before I got it all set up, I was nervous that I was missing a component (I hadn't learned much about these systems since I didn't think I would be getting one soon) and I was going to find out that I needed to buy something in addition to the projector, the 3D Blu Ray player, the 3D Active Shutter Glasses (I got the SainSonic SSZ-200DLW 3D Active Rechargeable Shutter Glasses for DLP-Link Projector), and of course some 3D Blu Ray disks. But as it turned out that was all I needed!

Also, the Blu Ray player has Wi-Fi (I got the Sony BDP-S590 3D Blu-ray Disc Player with Wi-Fi (Black)) so you can watch Netflix and other streaming movie/TV sites with your projector as well as some internet sites that have 3D streaming content, which were really cool!

So I got everything listed above and four 3D Blu Ray movies for $630 and the 3D picture is incredible and I couldn't be happier!!

The projector has a little speaker that's kind of hard to hear (which at the time was handy because my friend that was there always talks through movies but he had to be silent to hear anything!) but you can use the Blu Ray player's audio out to plug into any home sound system that has an audio in plug.

I did not purchase this projector from Amazon, but after seeing all of the raving reviews about how this projector was a steal, I purchased one for myself and tested it out. After playing with it for a few weeks, I have come to dislike this projector and plan on returning it.

The colors are nice and saturated and the fan is relatively quiet, which is a definite plus. This is a very bright projector, and I think it would be great for still presentations in a business setting.

It had, at least to my eyes, significant "Rainbow Effect." I know this is subjective, but it made watching movies with this projector next to impossible causing significant eye strain.

The image quality was sub par, appearing very pixelated. I have a pico projector with slightly lower resolution than this, and the image on that far surpasses this projector.

With projectors being so subjective to the viewer, this was just not a good fit for me. If you are prone to seeing a "Rainbow Effect" from projectors, I would recommend staying away from this as it really was the ultimate deal breaker with this projector.

Thanks for reading this review, hope it helps you decide if this is the right projector for you!

I would get something newer. It worked adequetly for what was available at the time but all of the resetting and changing of resolutions is annoying. The color isn't all that good compared to some of the newer models. It was pretty good when I first bought it.

i wanted to get a projector to watch movies. i figured that this would be of great value since the picture quality, according to a lot of reviewers, is out of this world. i have an old samsung 50" lcd... but it has always had the sharpest picture. i am a cable installer so i see the best to the worst, and to my surprise most of the newest/newer tvs are not as good as my 5yr old samsung.
if all you are looking for is a large picture for cheap this is it but if you also want a great image then look elsewhere. i feel im sacrificing image if i was to keep this projector. i shouldve known better because of the specs but i like to have faith in the reviewers.
i think everyone is overwhelmed by the large picture. i want it all so i just ordered a used 1080p 3d projector optoma. price, quality, and huge a$$ picture!!

oh, and i almost forgot.. the 3d in my opinion is horrible. image is very blurry. i was watching an imax hd undersea doc. really took away from the experience.

It supports VGA. You have to pay more for HDMI. You can only use USB if you buy an adapter. The instructions that come with it are two glossary pages of cryptic worthlessness. When I finally found a computer that still supports VGA, the only thing the projector would display is the desktop, no matter what I had on the computer. The help desk didn't help. They only told me what I already knew. I will trash it and buy something else. I only gave it one star because 0 stars is not a choice.

Great Lumens brightness is very good researched projectors for a long time made this purchase and it gives a crisp bright picture. I use it for backyard movie nights and have never been disappointed. I use it with the blowup screen has all the inputs for any type of show I cant say enough good things about this projector envy of the neighborhood

Bought 3 for a conference I organize, and they work beautifully, only complaint is that they will not work with iPads, even with the adapters- no idea why not and the company would not return an email to address my concerns or any resolutions. other than that, they are great quality and did the trick for a 2 day conference on 8x8 screens. go for it if you use a laptop!

Nice, bright picture with excellent contrast and colour reproduction. The focus is maybe too good however, given the low (800x600) resolution, as I can quite easily see the individual pixels on the screen when I'm watching. If you're super-fussy about your image quality, I recommend going for the higher-resolution (1024x768) XGA version, but otherwise it's a brilliant unit.

This thing is awesome for gaming and movies!! I've heard of lag due to projectors, but I don't notice it at all with this projector!
I do kind of wish I had upgraded to HD for the price at the time, but its great just as is.

I am a review junky and take a very long time reading and comparing before I make any significant purchase.
I am very glad for purchasing the product. This is a great projector.

Wonderful projector. Very versatile, very good picture quality. Lot of options to connect. Recommended.

The ViewSonic PJD5134 is a remarkable product and I'm glad I purchased it along with Amazon recommended HDMI Cable and SainSonic 3D glasses.

The VS 5134 projector is an excellent value at its $350 price. I live in a small studio apartment and this projector satisfies all my needs in this living environment.

This projector is classified as a business product but provides full functionality for people wanting to create their own private home cinema.

I have read criticism in several amazon reviews for the PJD5134's audio system built into this projector unit. However, I highly value and appreciate this projector's audio system. To boost audio output from it, I connect an old $25.00 small, portable, 2 channel stereo audio system designed for PC support (6 Watts RMS per channel) to projector's 1/8th inch stereo audio output jack. I can connect stereo headphones to added audio system to keep the room relatively quiet at night for my sleeping dog. I have to be careful that I don't disturb next door neighbors after 10 PM at night with excessive high volume audio. So, this audio setup avoids quiet hours disturbance issue. My Philips 2985 3D Blu-Ray player only has one RCA component type connector dedicated for Dolby TrueHD audio output which at this time I don't want to get involved with. No other audio output connectors exist on BD player. But the ViewSonic PJD5134 has come to the rescue and provided the audio output type that I need for my situation.

3D performance is excellent when viewed on highly reflective white matte screen material. If you view 3D when projected on semi-gloss off-white painted wall, it won't look anywhere near as good as picture projected on white matte screen material. The 47 minute documentary called "The Universe" produced for the History Channel by A & E, is truly spectacular in 3D!

This projector can be a valuable tool for evaluating DVD and BD disc picture quality and will reveal fuzzy focus or slightly out-of-focus issues that can exist on BD as well as DVD discs. I recommend this projector for BD and DVD manufacturers who are interested in monitoring quality control on video discs they manufacture.

If you light your cigars with $100 bills, you might want to opt for a different and more expensive projector. However, for me, this projector is more than adequate. I have my projector setup to project a video picture that is around 7 feet wide. It makes watching 32 inch LCD picture inadequate.

I have seen 60 inch diagonal Mitsubishi Plasma (rear projector) TV in a big, bulky, heavy cabinet and the picture is really stunning on 1080 P mode. But the 5 pound ViewSonic video projector is so much more easily handled and used. Projected movies are much closer to a true movie theater experience than "vivid" enhanced LCD or Plasma TVs.

The ViewSonic projector has a "movie" mode that kicks in when it senses optical disc is being played and makes adjustments automatically to the picture. The picture is always nice looking in this mode.

I'm in video watching heaven!

I'm glad I stumbled across this projector while browsing at the Amazon website. I'm glad I waited a while before jumping on the 3D bandwagon. Good things come to those that wait!

This projector is used in a small auditorium and works phenomenally w a laptop computer. It's been in use for quite a while now so can testify it's a quality product that lasts!!!