LG HX350T 720p LED Front Projector with Digital TV Tuner
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The Plays Have Never Looked Bigger
With LG’s world first LED projectors with built-in HDTV tuners, the best seat in the house will be in your house. Big screen. Big choice of what to watch. Your LG LED projector will always draw a big crowd.
Built-in HD TunerWith its high-performance built-in, digital HDTV tuner, your LG LED projector can tune in your favorite game or program - without an external HDTV receiver box. Just plug in your projector, and enjoy.
Go Big and Go HomeWith your LG LED projector, you can make your HDTVbig-screen experience even bigger—up to 100 inches.
Color Your WorldWith an LED Digital-Based Light Source, you enjoy wider color range and deeper color saturation than traditional lamps. Plus, ultra-fast, pulsing LED light virtually eliminates motion blur and color break-up.
Super Long-Lasting LED LightYour LG LED projector gives you up to 30,000 hours of lamp life. That’s enough lamp life to watch almost 10,000 football games or Hollywood blockbusters—or play more games than is probably good for you.
Connect Big TimeTV, movies, vacation photos, games. You’ve never had more to watch and more to show the world - and with the connectivity options of an LG LED projector, you can.
Get the best experience with less wires. A single, all-digital cable input makes it easy to connect and integrate all your digital systems, including cable/satellite boxes and games.
Now you can carry your entertainment on your keychain. LG LED Projectors can play Photo and Movie Player via USB, and supports DivX HD formats.
Instant On/Off with full brightness in around 5 seconds.
The HX350T LED Projector is designed for portability with its compact size, yet delivers high definition performance. Weighing just over 1.74 pounds, the HX350T throws a 40 inch image from only 3.6 feet away from the screen. Its USB Host Function can play HD DivX videos, MP3s, view images, and even Microsoft Office documents without a PC. Simply connect a USB drive and select the media file you want to view or play. Adding to its versatility the HX350T has a built-in digital TV tuner allowing you easily use your projector as a big screen TV. Travel light and simplify with the HX350T LED Projector by LG.
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- Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.4 x 2.3 inches ; 6 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
- ASIN: B004SCRC98
- Item model number: HX350T
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I am as pleased with this LG HX350T 720p Front Projector - Black as I could possibly be. Video projection has been improving by the proverbial leaps and bounds and this particular one is an example of a type which didn't even exist just a few years ago.
It is essentially a PORTABLE giant screen television - its image can be far larger than almost any other television you could buy - and like those 'regular' flat-screen TVs, it has other video and computer capabilities thrown in! (It can even play directly from an external USB hard drive or USB thumb drive.)
Its dimensions are amazing: 2.4" height by 6.3" width by 5.3" depth, tiny by any standard (smaller, as I show in the video, than most portable radios). It is packed with many of the necessary cables or adapters most people will need (though it would have been nice had an HDMI cable been included too).
It even comes with a very well-padded carrying case which has plenty of room inside for the projector itself, its power supply, the included cleaning cloth, the supplied cables, and any other cables/accessories you may wish to carry about. The case offers plenty of protection against damage.
It uses a common video projection technology with a twist: DLP, which is familiar to many people, but, instead of a color wheel, with all its attendant faults (VERY noticeable "rainbow" effects, color fringing, noise, etc.), it uses LED technology, thus offering the best of both worlds: DLP without video artifacts.
However I do have to tell you that in certain rare circumstances I have been able to see some very minor "rainbow" color flashes; please note that I am unusually sensitive to such artifacts (my wife cannot see them). This may be due to the sequential nature of LED pulsing. In any case it is far less distracting than that of ANY "regular" color-wheel-equipped DLP projector I have ever seen. I think that many, possibly most, people will not notice any such artifacts at all.
As you'll be able to see in the video, the image it produces, even in daylight, is VERY bright indeed. At night, or in a darkened room, it looks even better! You need never worry about brightness - there's all you'll ever need or want, night or day. (The brightness in the video is set to default, 50%.) As a matter of fact, if your image is smaller, you may even want to reduce the brightness.
Black and white images look really, really good and color images are truly spectacular. Unlike LCD 'flat-screen' televisions, there is no fall-off in light regardless of your viewing angle.
Its native resolution is 1024 x 768 (1.33:1) but it can be adjusted to different ratios, such as 1.78:1 (16:9 - which is what I'm currently using) and some others. (I wish the projector's native resolution were 16:9 instead of 4:3 but this is not necessarily a disadvantage.)
As you can also see in the video, illumination is quite uniform across the image, with no bright or dim spots. There is no pixelation that I can see. And the image is sharp - very sharp indeed. The fact that it is a 720p projector makes NO apparent visible difference when viewing 1080i television or 1080p Blu-ray discs, at least to my wife and to me. The large, sharp image is breathtaking.
As it uses LED technology, there is no actual projection bulb as with most other projectors. The LEDs, which supply the light output, are rated for 30,000(!) hours - that means that if you ran it FOUR HOURS A DAY EVERY SINGLE DAY (with no exceptions), this projector would last for over twenty (20) years! And that's with no maintenance at all (other than an maybe an occasional wiping or dusting the case).
Connections? Just about any you could possibly need: composite video, VGA, HDMI, a USB port (for viewing of photos and documents, playing MP3 music files, watching videos), a means for connecting component video (the three-cable type), a 3.5mm (1/8") audio input, a 3.5mm headphone/external speaker jack, AND a coaxial antenna port.
Why an antenna (and cable) connection? Because this projector has its own TV tuner built-in! It can handle your cable connection or even an ordinary TV antenna; it will play any type of television signals available in the United States (including the old analog ones of which, at our location, we still can get two channels).
It has a 1.0 Watt/Channel stereo amplifier built in and, attached via its headphone jack to amplified computer speakers (or, as I am connecting it, to a stereo amplifier), it produces full, rich sound. (Obviously you can also use headphones.) Its built-in speakers are of little value, however.
Unlike most projectors with which I am familiar, this one is very quiet; I have it positioned right next to my reclining chair and I can barely hear it.
It turns on instantly; likewise it turns off instantly.
Any disadvantages? Yes - one possible one. Its lens is of the fixed focal-length type rather than a zoom lens. That means that to adjust picture size, you must physically move the projector back and forth (just like in the old days with an 8mm home movie projector). Some people may find this to be a disadvantage in certain rooms.
But I think that this is a small price to pay. Fixed focal-length lenses are inherently sharper than variable focal-length (zoom) ones. And as this projector is so tiny, it is easy to move it to wherever you'd like.
It can be mounted on a stand, a table, a ceiling-mount, or (as it comes with the proper fitting) a tripod (as you'll see in the video). It can even be used for rear-projection (the image can be reversed).
As my room has a flat-white-painted wall, I need no screen. But even if you do need a screen, the additional cost is not too high.
This projector is as flexible a unit as can be imagined.
While as of this writing I have had mine for only a short time, I have watched a number of DVDs, Blu-ray discs, TV, and streaming video via this projector and I am very, very impressed.
For its portability, convenience, versatility, and maintenance-free operation, I think that this LG HG350T is one of the best of its type. Can it be matched? Maybe. Can it be beat? I don't think so. Did I mention that it appears to be constructed with the highest level of integrity? It is and that should be just another reason you would want one. (It comes with a 2-year warranty, parts and labor.)
Now think about this: I have mine mounted (in my relatively small room), approximately six and a half feet from the wall (as mentioned the wall is painted flat white). At the 16:9 ratio setting, I'm getting an approximately 68" (diagonal) image. 68"!
How much would a 68" flat-screen TV cost? A whale of a lot more than this projector does!
Since I created the video placed here, I have removed that old Proton video monitor and I now have the whole wall (between the wire sculpture and the painting seen in the video) to use. When I project using the native 4:3 ratio, the image diagonal is 72"!
And the viewing angle matters not!
Please consider that the size of the image I am getting is completely dependent on the size of my room, the available space on my white-painted wall, and the 'throw' distance available - in my case 6 1/2 feet. If your room is larger, if your wall has more available space (or if you have a bigger screen), and if you can have a longer 'throw,' then your image can be much larger. I understand that creating a 100' diagonal image is no problem for this projector and you may even be able to achieve an even larger one.
The color settings "out of the box" are so good that, unlike with most video projectors, you may not need to 'tweak' the settings at all (though you can if you wish; a nice touch is that, if you totally 'mess them up,' you need only click on the Reset option in the particular setting's options and that setting instantly changes back to its factory default). In my opinion, these default settings are good enough for most people (including me).
There are also two "Expert" color settings with which you can experiment should you desire to do so. In their sub-menus are contained just about every color adjustment possible (and even these have the reset-to-default button). You could adjust these settings using one of those Blu-ray or DVD color calibration discs.
You can move this projector into any room of your house or even out of doors.
Personally I think that, if you are the least bit interested in having the largest, highest quality, image in your house, at a reasonable price, you should really consider buying this LG HX350T video projector.
Basically what I am saying is that, instead of buying a relatively cumbersome flat-screen television, why not buy this portable unit instead? It's much less expensive, it's much more versatile, and its picture quality is, at the very LEAST, the equal of any flat-screen TV I have ever seen (plasma or LCD). And the picture size is much larger.
I can't praise it highly enough. My wife and I, as well as a couple of friends, have been truly astounded by the capabilities and the video quality of this tiny LG projector. DVDs and Blu-rays looks superb as do TV and video output from a USB source. Sound is first-class. The price is amazing. And its portability is second to none. For what more could you ask?
I'd be willing to bet that if you buy one, you'll be as pleased with it as we are.
I sincerely thank each and every person who has taken the time to read this, to watch my video, and who has considered my opinions.
I'll try to keep this short and simple. If you need more images, do not hesitate to ask and I'll be more than happy to post some up.
First and foremost, in terms of build-quality, I can assure you that this device reeks of quality. The metal finish on the top really adds a nice touch of class to the production design as a whole. Having seen other projectors, this is probably the first projector I've seen that has a nice amount of metal (brushed?) in its frame. In terms of actual size, it's like about a stack of 6 ~ 7 CD jewel cases (not the slim ones but the older thick ones). As others have said that, it's surprising that they were able to get a board in there that comes with a whole host of connections (HDMI, USB, S-VIDEO, VGA [doubles as a component with the adapter provided], audio in, audio out).
Now, to boil down to the essence of this product. In terms of performance, this thing does not disappoint for an XGA-resolution projector. Furthermore, this little device scales down 1080p resolution very well while still maintaining most of the sharpness and clarity. For example, a device such as a PS3 hooked up to this device does not affect the readability of the text whatsoever (for games only). Out of the box, you'll notice that the colors might be a little too saturated. However, fear not, as the menu-settings in LG-devices are typically very generous, allowing you to tweak all sorts of aspects of the image as you desire (for me, I toned down the contrast and upped the brightness in order to get a more natural color). If you own an LG HDTV, the menu-layout will pretty much be identical with the addition of a few sections to accommodate the features of a projector.
When it comes to moving objects, I can tell you right now that this PJ really shines. If anything, people who play first-person-shooters a lot will truly appreciate the lack of ghosting and other common LCD-HDTV problems. Furthermore, watching images with fast-scenes are also extremely clear on this PJ.
Now, one issue that is common on projectors using DLP technology is the issue of rainbow colors. I can tell you right now that I was not able to see any rainbow with this projector. Everyone is different with this, so take that for what it's worth. While some have noted here that the projector has no physical spinning color wheel to reproduce the colors, it is not accurate that a lack of color wheel is the equivalent as the nonexistence of rainbow. This is simply because it still depends on how fast the LEDs are pulsing.
So right now, it seems that this thing is mighty perfect. It is not. I do have some beef with it. Firstly, I do think that the price that LG is asking for this device is on the steep side. I'm not going to lie about it. Buying this thing will cause a dent in your wallet/purse. Another issue I have with this projector is that the audio-out is funky. For whatever reason, it's almost as though the audio range is restricted. For example, connecting an external portable speaker and playing it at high volumes resulted in the portable speaker cracking, breaking up, etc. Initially, I thought the high-volume damaged the portable speaker, however I soon found out that the speaker was perfectly fine when plugged into a computer. It should be noted that I only used this PJ in HDMI-mode. I'm going to take a logical guess that the conversion electronics used in this PJ isn't very good (i.e., digital audio from HDMI to analog audio-out).
That's about some of the important things I thought was worth highlighting about the device. Having said that, for those who want to jump to the main-points, read them below.
PROS:
1)Crisp picture quality in XGA-resolution.
2)Awesome scaling in terms of handling higher resolutions like 1080p for a non-PC device.
3)Very quiet due to having two fans (i.e., lower rpms on both fans while maintaining good air-flow). In presentation mode, it's like a soft but noticeable hum. Fans change RPMs in response to internal temperatures.
4)Build-quality.
5)Standard sized HDMI (big plus for me).
6)Extensive configurations available for calibrators.
7)Coax port for watching television.
CONS:
1)Price. (-1 star)
2)Audio out is poor.
3)Scaling down 1080p when connected to a PC results in very blurred and almost non-readable text. You're better off running in native XGA resolution.
:Main-selling points for me when I'm looking at this niche categories of portable LED projectors.
Summary: If you can look past the price, and you aren't a resolution fanatic, and you have your own means of getting audio out without going through the PJ, I would strongly recommend this product. Some might tell you to get other PJs which are newer, have a higher resolution, and is smaller (and cheaper!). This is a fair argument. My only counter-argument is, I always prefer to not be the first adopter of these new chipsets running the 1280x800 resolutions. I prefer to fork out money over tried-and-true tested tech.
Feel free to ask any questions!
P.S. For TV owners, be warned. The purchase of this product might result in your HDTV being a dust-collector.
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