Epson Moviemate Digital Projectors?

Question

I was looking into getting a Epson Moviemate Digital Projector -- (possibly the 50 model), and was wondering how well it worked?

I was also wondering how well it can take abuse? Its portability feature is nice, but the constant pickup and setting down I'm worried will damage the DVD player. Any thoughts?

Answer 1

It should work pretty well even though Epson usually makes projectors for PC, not TV. If anything, the constant moving of the unit will mis-align the lens, bet should not damage the DVD player.

Answer 2

Even though the Moviemate is an all-in-one LCD projector, you should consider the possibility that the DVD is subject to a lot of heat buildup from the project lamp next to it.  I'd go with a separate component configuration so that there is some distance between the projection lamp and the DVD player.  Also are you aware that this LCD projector is not very bright when measuring the cinema screen setting so your room must be very dark and you'll have to reduce the overall image in order to preserve the limited initial brightness.

Perhaps consider a DLP projector which generally is brighter than a LCD projector overall.

Good luck!