Hitachi CP-RX70 budget LCD projector
Hitachi isn’t a name that you usually associate with budget products but in the case of the CP-RX70 LCD projector the low price is a headline-grabbing figure.
It’s no great surprise that the package is fairly basic, so the black carry case is rather ordinary and the remote control is fairly large and clunky. The only other extras are the power cord and VGA cable, so Hitachi hasn’t gone out of its way to spoil us with fripperies. The projector has a silver painted finish that lacks any feeling of luxury and the styling is very plain, but that’s just about the end of the sniping that we can level at this projector.
It’s clear from the photo that the CP-RX70 bears a strong resemblance to a plain box with a heavily perforated front panel, but it’s only when you know the dimensions are 274 x 71 x 205mm and the weight is 1.7kg that you appreciate it’s a rather slender and lightweight box. (more…)
Tagged Under : Hitachi, LCD, Projector
BenQ - SP831
Digital projectors don’t come cheap, but at nearly £1,300 + VAT you’ll need deep pockets to afford the BenQ SP831. But then it is a highly specified and capable device, with facilities to handle not one but two video sources and display them together in optional split screen and picture-in-picture (PiP) modes.
Like other BenQ projectors, the SP831 is a professional looking device, housed in a large and shiny black casing. It’s also clearly designed more for static than portable use, with a ceiling mount available as an optional extra. Alternatively, built in levelling feet allow the projector to be placed on a desk and, with 4,000 Lumens on tap, it’s bright enough to be used in a large auditorium without dimming the lights or drawing the curtains.
A 300W lamp provides the illumination, rated for 3,000-4,000 hours, depending on use. The lamp is easy enough to change, but a screwdriver is needed and it could be a little awkward when the projector is ceiling-mounted. (more…)