Best Products of 2012: Compact Projector

Compact Projectors

Acer C110

Acer C110 is a compact DLP projector offering decent performance at a very attractive price of just 15k. Weighing 175gm, it measures 110x85x25mm and easily fits on your palm. It does not require a separate power adapter while projecting and draws power from the PC itself. It is very easy to setup, you just need to connect it via USB and the built in software runs automatically. The projector offers a native resolution of 854x480 at a contrast ratio 1000:1. It is good only for simple PPT presentations as the projection quality of both images and videos is not sharp and appears a little dull.

Bottom-line: At 15k, it is the cheapest mini projector and that is the USP of this otherwise ordinary projector. If budget is a constraint and your requirement is limited to office presentations in small rooms, it is a hotcake.

View Sonic PLED-W500

PLED-W500 scores well on quality and brightness, and can project a high-quality image of up to 48 inches. PLED-W500 is WiFi ready that allows projection directly from their smart phones, tablets or laptops. It has a VGA port, an HDMI port, along with composite video and S-Video ports. You can run files directly from an SD Card, USB drive, or via its in-built 1 GB memory. This projector has an LED lamp, which doesn't require replacement as it has a longer life than DLP lamps and it claims an estimated life of 20,000 hours. The high-point of the projector is its 3D support, which works with DLP Link compatible 3D glasses. It consumes 120W of power while working.

Bottom-line: This projector breaks the notion that all mini projectors are economical. At 61k, it brings to users some unseen features like 3D and wireless support, justifying the price which seems over-blown. A must have, if you can afford it.