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Old 15-09-2008, 10:50 PM   #1
 
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A small school I help out has asked me whether the following is a good projector to buy:

Acer X1160 Projector Projector EY.J5601.001 - PC World Business Online Store UK - Buy The Best Deals Online.

I'm not sure about Acers so is this a good buy?

They are after a basic cheap projector as they have very limited funds. It's not going to be doing anything fancy so DLP/800x600 is fine.

I've seen:
dabs.com - NEC NP100 2000 Ansi SVGA Projector (60002292)

Any good?

Any other recommendations for projectors around this price.

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I personally wouldn't buy an Acer on the principle of their poor computer support.

I generally buy Sanyo.
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A small school I help out has asked me whether the following is a good projector to buy:

Acer X1160 Projector Projector EY.J5601.001 - PC World Business Online Store UK - Buy The Best Deals Online.

I'm not sure about Acers so is this a good buy?

They are after a basic cheap projector as they have very limited funds. It's not going to be doing anything fancy so DLP/800x600 is fine.

I've seen:
dabs.com - NEC NP100 2000 Ansi SVGA Projector (60002292)

Any good?

Any other recommendations for projectors around this price.

Thanks
we have a surpluss Sanyo PLC-XU75 Projector for sale if your interest you can have it at cost £595.00+vat all boxed and sealed ,
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I personally like Acer .... but I would take the NEC projector over an Acer any day. If budgets are a factor id plump for which ever had the cheapest bulbs.
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My criteria:-

Correct focal length
3 year on-site warranty
1 Year lamp warranty or spare lamp
Universal mounting

We have a lot of cheap Acer projectors, and they are ok, but only ok.
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the Toshiba SP1 is a winner in schools if budgets are a little tight, they are around the two hundred pound mark. Check the web
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OK, had a bit more time to do some investigations - both come out about £220..ish

Acer: 2 year warranty and replacement lamps are about £200+

NEC: 3 year warranty and replacement lamps are about £130.

So definitely looks like the NEC one so far.

Also, have now found this:
http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/...68&Sku=Q120210

3 Years Yrs 1: Loan-Exchange - Yrs 2/3: carry-in Repair & Return - 6 Months or 1000 hr (whichever sooner) cover on bulbs
Replacment lamps seem to be about £170-£200.
Are BenQs any better?


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the Toshiba SP1 is a winner in schools if budgets are a little tight, they are around the two hundred pound mark. Check the web
I've had a search on the net and found these come in about £280..ish, unless someone can point me in the right direction for a cheaper deal?

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I would go for either NEC or Epson. Have seen mitsubishi's and other ones fall like flys or have issues and NEC's and Epsons at least from experience I have had have been really good.
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I agree with the Epsons, they're pretty good VFM.
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OK, had a bit more time to do some investigations - both come out about £220..ish

Acer: 2 year warranty and replacement lamps are about £200+

NEC: 3 year warranty and replacement lamps are about £130.

So definitely looks like the NEC one so far.

Also, have now found this:
BenQ MP612c SVGA Projector - 2200 ANSI lumens - Misco.co.uk

3 Years Yrs 1: Loan-Exchange - Yrs 2/3: carry-in Repair & Return - 6 Months or 1000 hr (whichever sooner) cover on bulbs
Replacment lamps seem to be about £170-£200.
Are BenQs any better?




I've had a search on the net and found these come in about £280..ish, unless someone can point me in the right direction for a cheaper deal?

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Hiya,

We have the Toshiba model in stock for £259+vat With Free Next Business Day Delivery!
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Toshiba SP1 £252 inc vat at PC World Business.

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You can also get another £30 cashback as well.

Toshiba TDP SP1 Projector Cashback

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You really should go for an XGA projector (1024 x 768) as recommended by BECTA.
This will ensure it works with newer laptops/PCs.
We have a great offer on a Sanyo XGA projector which I will PM you.
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You really should go for an XGA projector (1024 x 768) as recommended by BECTA.
This will ensure it works with newer laptops/PCs.
We have a great offer on a Sanyo XGA projector which I will PM you.

another supplier looking to get banned I see , lol they just dont learn
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another supplier looking to get banned I see , lol they just dont learn
Can I ask an honest question to the school technicians (not competitors) on here?

Do you want a closed shop?

i.e only advertisers & the favoured few allowed to post & PM you with details of products & advice you have asked about.

or do you want genuine information about products / services that help?

I will be guided by you (not my competitors).
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