VS240 SVGA 3LCD Projector 3000 Lumens Color Brightness

I do ham radio license classes and have had to borrow a projector. This was well within my price range and is great - the brightness is awesome. We turned the row of lights above the screen off but the room did not have to be darkened. If the bulb life is 1/2 of the 2000 hours rating it will be great. They can be replaced for $50 - many of the older ones were 100 or so hours and cost almost as much as the projector. The bulb cost is about 3 cents an hour. The elevation system is fast and easy to use. I like the iris to protct the lens and it seems to have nearly every input HMDI, VGA, USB and video. I tested all but the USB. It is small enough that I am carrying it in an old PC laptop case with all of the cords and remote.

Great projector, I still have it and it's running good after 7 years. Great investment.

When I started looking for a projector to use with my Optishot 2 golf simulator, I looked at several different brands/models. I knew I didn't need anything high resolution in a projector because the Optishot 2 doesn't have HD graphics. Over and over again, the VS240 kept popping up as one of the best projectors for the Optishot 2 simulator. However, going against my gut feeling, I went the cheaper route and purchased a very inexpensive "high lumens" projector. I ended up being EXTREMELY disappointed in the quality of the image that the projector displayed. I immediately returned the cheaper projector and purchased this Epson VS240. The difference in quality between the Epson VS240 and the cheaper projector was literally night and day. I have this projector mounted in my garage and the picture is really bright and sharp. I can even use the simulator or watch a movie with the lights on and the picture is still fantastic. The colors pop and image is sharp for an 800x600 resolution projector. I highly recommend this projector for the Optishot 2 golf simulator and casual movie/tv watching. However, if you are looking for something to put in a true "entertainment/theatre" room to watch video in true HD, this is not the projector for you.

I bought this projector to replace a cheaper one that didn't last. This projector is good quality for the price. The difference between this projector and the "other" cheaper projectors is night and day. Bright colors and and an excellent picture. I gave four stars because this projector has no audio output. There are options to bypass this, but I think audio output should be a given when making this type of purchase. I would think audio output is relevant whether you are doing a presentation or watching media. It is for me, so I am returning this projector. Overall this is a good projector for the price. If you want simple hook-up of audio you may need to spend a bit more for a better projector better suited for home theather use and external speakers. This projector worked well in a light room, daytime with no lights on, curtains open. The HD is wonderful.

Read reviews and picked Epson. Small, compact, and I hook it up to my Mac and watch movies on my walls. I just ordered a screen for backyard movies and I also ordered Pioneer speakers to hook up to my Mac when I use my projector. The speakers are much better than the audio on the projector, because they are speakers. The projector shoots out hot air and I felt it blow out and warm up the space next to the projector. On a warm day sitting next to the projector you need a fan. On a cold day the warmth would be welcomed. I like the remote control. The picture is nice. The fan is a tad noisy but you don't notice it unless you are really OCD and fixate on other noises. The picture is nice and you can rotate the picture to get it squared up. For the price I am glad I bought the Epson!

I purchased this projector after trying another. I had previously purchased a higher resolution Epson projector (XGA) and needed another to project a Halloween rear projection display on another window. I tried to save money by getting a lesser known brand. When it arrived it was really not up to the task. Not HDMI input and text at any distance unreadable. I returned it and got this one. Even though it is 100$ less than the higher end VS340 it compares very favorably. They share manuals and setup. The controls are the same. This one is slightly lower resolution but 200 higher Lumens. Really this small of a difference in brightness is fairly insignificant. The resolution difference is noticeable. In use I projected across my entire bedroom onto a rear projection material and the display was crisp filling the entire window. From outside it was perfect. I used the projector on it's side. A very controversial use and not recommended in everything I read as the heat cannot escape as designed. It does not say either way in the manual. It ran cool for 3 plus hours and worked great. I highly recommend this projector and it's brother VS340. (Reviewed separately here). Bright image. Zoom and focus work well. The keystone (automatic vertical and manual horizontal) work very well and are in my mind a required feature. Setup and projecting in minutes. Fast off. Intuitive controls and menu options. Great manual and lots of online documentation as well. Lots of people with experience with these projectors. Small and light.

Great projector for a great price. Used this for powerpoint presentations and internet shots at my region meeting. Very large conference room, this projector filled a large screen that could be seen from the entire room...(banquet room).....less than 1 minute to unpack, hook up and play. Perfect for office / work meetings. Cannot comment on TV projection other than You Tube videos showed up just fine. Also, we never dimmed the lights in the room, so full lit room, this projector is bright, very colorful and quiet.

We've had a lot of fun watching outside movies with this projector this summer! Projects great onto a king sized sheet hung on the side of our garage. When setting it up for a big group where people will be spread out over the yard we hook it up to our bose wave system and it works great! When its just us and the kids and we're sitting close to the projector the speaker output is ample. Also ordered an Apple Lightning Digital Av adapter... to plug one end of the hdmi cord into the lighting adapter and the other into the projector. This cord allows you to have the ipad plugged in while playing the movie if need be. If connecting to a portable dvd player you will need a male to 3.5mm male cord. and a regular old aux cord if connecting to a bigger speaker. The projector, the K size sheet, all of the little cords + a 15ft extension cord and surge protector all fit nicely into an old 2 sided laptop bag for easy all together storage and transportation.

Excellent for the price - Very bright - no setup required - Works great. I also chose Epson because of a recent EXCELLENT experience with their customer service on a printer issue. Epson earned my loyalty.

Very good projector for common uses (home movies, work/school presentations, business displays, etc). Bright, clear and vibrant display over many surfaces. Has all the needed options for focus,size, resolution,inputs, etc. Easy setup and simple to use. Acceptable size, weight and portability. Nothing really to complain about. Overall a excellent multi-use projector in the lower mid-range price category which I highly recommend.

I travel and make presentations to groups around the province. This projector fits nicely into a carry case I purchased elsewhere and I can transport it safely in my truck and into and out of buildings. It is quick and easy to set up and delivers a crystal clear image for my clients. Ideal machine for my needs!

Bought for using in outdoor movies. Used it twice so far. Worked wonderfully both times. Didn't even have to use the manual.

Very good project. Easy set up. Very bright, with or without lights on. Had to buy a cable that would connect from hdmi to thunderbolt port (macbook pro) to stop the 'no signal' error of just hdmi to hdmi. Not the most portable but it is possible to fit most backpacks.