Acer Projector

e-class · 15-09-2008, 10:50 PM

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

Gibbo · 16-09-2008, 11:45 AM

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

I generally buy Sanyo.

CPLTD · 16-09-2008, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-class

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 ,

Galway · 16-09-2008, 12:12 PM

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.

Andrew_C · 16-09-2008, 12:26 PM

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.

kpms123 · 16-09-2008, 01:39 PM

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

e-class · 17-09-2008, 06:29 PM

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?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpms123

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?

Thanks

mac_shinobi · 17-09-2008, 07:00 PM

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.

Gibbo · 18-09-2008, 09:05 AM

I agree with the Epsons, they're pretty good VFM.

CPLTD · 18-09-2008, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-class

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?

Thanks

Hiya,

We have the Toshiba model in stock for £259+vat With Free Next Business Day Delivery!

plexer · 18-09-2008, 09:30 AM

Toshiba SP1 £252 inc vat at PC World Business.

Ben

plexer · 18-09-2008, 09:32 AM

You can also get another £30 cashback as well.

Toshiba TDP SP1 Projector Cashback

Ben

Elemtech · 18-09-2008, 11:01 AM

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.

CPLTD · 18-09-2008, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elemtech

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

Elemtech · 18-09-2008, 11:22 AM

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e-class Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Acer Projector 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

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16-09-2008, 11:45 AM	#2
Gibbo Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 550 Thanks: 23 Thanked 41 Times in 32 Posts Rep Power: 9	I personally wouldn't buy an Acer on the principle of their poor computer support. I generally buy Sanyo.

16-09-2008, 12:12 PM	#4
Galway Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 151 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Rep Power: 6	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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Andrew_C Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winchester Posts: 913 Thanks: 5 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts Rep Power: 13	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.

16-09-2008, 01:39 PM	#6
kpms123 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Rep Power: 2	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

17-09-2008, 07:00 PM	#8
mac_shinobi Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,694 Thanks: 11 Thanked 31 Times in 30 Posts Rep Power: 15	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.

18-09-2008, 09:05 AM	#9
Gibbo Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 550 Thanks: 23 Thanked 41 Times in 32 Posts Rep Power: 9	I agree with the Epsons, they're pretty good VFM.

18-09-2008, 09:30 AM	#11
plexer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 4,283 Thanks: 30 Thanked 102 Times in 101 Posts Rep Power: 33	Toshiba SP1 £252 inc vat at PC World Business. Ben

18-09-2008, 09:32 AM	#12
plexer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 4,283 Thanks: 30 Thanked 102 Times in 101 Posts Rep Power: 33	You can also get another £30 cashback as well. Toshiba TDP SP1 Projector Cashback Ben

18-09-2008, 11:01 AM	#13
Elemtech Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	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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