Toshiba's portable projector will go
with you, and brings along a little bit more.
A projector isn't exactly the first thing
that comes to mind whenever buying a new display either for the computer or the
living room. But hey, if you're in need of a portable visual output device, the
Toshiba SDW30 portable LED projector might just be what you're looking for.
It's not a pico-sized projector, but the
SDW30 is very much smaller than the standard ones. It'll fit nicely in a bag
and won't break your shoulders carrying.
Toshiba's
portable projector will go with you, and brings along a little bit more.
The SDW30 projector comes decked with a few
nifty ports including an SD Card reader, USB ports and HDMI and audio ports.
This is especially useful as users who carry around the projector as they don't
need a laptop or computer to hook up to in order to do presentations.
The SDW30 projector features a lamp that is
500 ANSI Lumens in brightness and a contrast ratio of 8000:1. In layman's
terms, the lamp is bright enough to put out a decent display even in a rather
brightly lit room. The projector also comes with lamp and temperature
indicators, to show how hot the lamp is and needs to be shut down before it
breaks.
As we played around with the SDW30, the
SDW30 should be about 250cm away from the projected surface to ensure the most
optimum viewing experience. A lowly lit or dark room is perfect for the
projector as well.
The LED lamp has a lifetime of about 20,000
hours, with an optimal usage time of about two to three hours each, before the
projector gets too hot. It works great for movies as well, as on a proper
projection screen, the colours are crisp enough for shows, and it can output up
to 720p as well.
One downside to the SDW30 we feel is the
lack of a built-in battery. It is a bit of a shame though, as a battery that
would last around two hours or so would be great on this device. For a change,
though, you don't need to lug a huge power brick to power it, as it works fine
with a single three-point cable.
It
supports pretty much all the connectivity ports that you need, and will also
project content from a USB and SD card source.
Chip conclude
All in all, the Toshiba SDW portable LED
projector works like a charm, and is fairly easy to carry around with a proper
bag. The 500 lumens lamp is bright enough to work in properly lit rooms, and
the fact that it functions without the need of a computer is a big plus for it.
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Info
Price: $721
Website: www.toshiba.com
Pros
Bright projection, Lots of connectivity options, Light and
portable
Cons
No batteries for standalone operation
Specifications
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Native Resolution: 1280 X 800(HD)
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Lumens Brigthness: 500 Ansi
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Contrast Ratio: 8,000:1 Contrast Ratio
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Projected Image Size: 17" to 100"
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Projection Distance: 0.52m to 3m
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LED Life: Up 20,000 Hours
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Ports: USB, SD Card Reader, HDMI, and Audio
out
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Weight: 1.2 Kg
Ratings
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Performance: 4/5
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Features: 4/5
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Design: 4/5
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Value: 4/5
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