The Bottom Line
Pros
- The X3 has very good contrast and color for its category.
- The owner's manual well illustrated and easy to understand -- quick setup sheet also included.
- The menus and remote are very easy to use and the projector is quick to setup .
- Startup and cooldown times are fast .
- The X3 is very reasonably priced.
Cons
- The DLP Rainbow effect is prominent on some DVDs.
- The onboard speaker output level is low.
- The remote control is not lighted.
- The component video connection requires accessory adapter.
- No carrying case is supplied.
Description
- DLP video projector with with Texas Instruments .55" XGA DDR DMD Chip.
- Native resolution is 1024x768, with a 4x3 native aspect ratio. The X3 can be set for 16x9 display.
- High definition sources are scaled down to 1024x768 for display.
- 1,600 lumens (1,100 lumens in low power mode) - 200 watt lamp - 4,000 hour maximum life.
- Connections include composite, S-Video, and Component (via cable adapter), and PC monitor input.
- The X3 is both NTSC and PAL compatible.
- The X3 has a set of analog stereo audio inputs and Built-in 2.5 Watt Mono amplifier with speaker.
- Manual zoom and focus control on projector.
- PC and MacIntosh compatible.
- Wireless remote control included; all functions can be controlled via remote or from the projector.
Guide Review - InFocus X3 General Purpose DLP Video Projector
However, the output level of the onboard speakers is low, even when you turn the volume up. This may not be adequate for an average-size classroom, although it may be sufficient for business presentation in a small conference room. For home theater, the audio is connected directly from a DVD player or other component directly to an AV receiver or other amplifier, so having or not having speakers on the projector itself would be a non-issue in this case.
I would say that the X3 is a good general-purpose projector. I wouldn't consider it for a high-end home theater installation; but for an average family that may have a need for video games, home theater, and business use, this projector can fill the bill at a reasonable price.
The X3 is a fun, practical, unit. I give it 4 Stars out of 5.
