bit-tech Shopping: Epson MovieMate 30s Projector

Rating: 8

Time with product: 6 Weeks

Strengths: Handle a fair amount of ambient light on a moderate sized screen, like the included Duet screen.Plays music (CD, MP3, etc.,) and photo files as well as DVDsParental controls,output 5.1 audio

Weaknesses: Remote not backlit,Portable in concept, but rather bulky, no included carry case. Sound is impressive for what the system is, it's still not going to match a good "home theater in a box" .

Summary: For the price of $699 the performance is very good. Looks very clear in a drak room. Suffers a little bit with light in the room. Set up is really easy because of the vertical and horizontal lens shift and the ability to fill the screen from only 6.5 feet away. The coolest thing is that it has a SLEEP TIMER. Perfect for nodding off to. There is also this neat "coffe break" button that pauses the movie and lets the picture fade to white, so you can see to run an errand without turning on the lights. Hit the button again and it dims down and the movie starts. For the price this is pretty good set.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 4 Weeks

Strengths: I like this projector very much , it gives lot more for the price you pay, you don`t need to spend a few thousands of dollars to enjoy nice quality picture. on board DVD is something extra you get

Weaknesses: It is little biger buy size so you will need more space on you coffee table :)))

Summary: On board 10W speakers and DVD are great just plug your SUB and you don`t need to pay lot to go the MOVIES , bring movies to your HOME Sweet Home.

Rating: 6

Time with product: 15 Days

Strengths: Built in DVD player, easy to use for those who are not "techy"

Weaknesses: not as many options as some, pretty large, definitely not portable

Summary: This unit was bought for my Dad who does not like to tinker with tech items as I do, so it fits the bill nicely. He visited me and saw my home theatre setup and wanted one for himself. Instead of standalone units we thought something all in one would do the trick for him. So far it has worked out nicely. Bulbs are not the most expensive as they seem to run around $200, not too bad as mine is about double.