ViewSonic PS502W vs ViewSonic PS502X Short Throw: Best for Business? I’ve spent time with both the ViewSonic PS502W and the ViewSonic PS502X short throw projectors, and the main decision comes down to resolution. Both pack 4,000 ANSI lumens for bright images, but the PS502W rocks a widescreen WXGA (1280x800p) resolution while the PS502X sticks with … Read more
AWOL VISION LTV-3000 Pro vs NexiGo Aurora Pro: Best UST Projector for Movie Lovers? If you’re a movie lover trying to decide between the AWOL VISION LTV-3000 Pro and the NexiGo Aurora Pro, you’re looking at two of the best ultra short throw projectors on the market. Both pack triple laser tech, Dolby Vision, and … Read more
HP MC475 vs HP MC425 Mini Projector: Best Portable Short Throw for Travel? I’ve been testing two of HP’s newest portable projectors back-to-back: the HP MC475 Short Throw Smart Mini Projector and the HP MC425 Portable Projector. Both pack native 1080P resolution, short throw lenses that can hit an 80-inch image from just 4.65 feet … Read more
You bought a replacement gaming projector hoping for a fix, but it has the exact same buggy firmware. This is frustrating because you expected a new unit to solve your problems, not repeat them. Manufacturers often ship replacement units with the same firmware version from the production line. This happens because they haven’t created a … Read more
I’ve noticed many gamers hooking up their projectors and seeing blocky, pixelated games that look straight out of the 1980s. This can be frustrating when you expect modern, high-definition visuals on that big screen. The truth is, your gaming projector’s resolution and input lag are key factors here. Many projectors struggle with fast-paced modern graphics, … Read more
You turn on your gaming projector, ready for an evening session, but the image looks dim and flat. This warm-up delay is frustrating when you just want to play. Most high-end projectors use a mercury vapor lamp that needs several minutes to reach full chemical stability. This is normal behavior, not a sign of a … Read more
You finally got that gaming projector set up, but every time a lamp is on, the screen looks washed out and dull. It is frustrating to spend good money on a projector only to have ambient light ruin your gaming experience. Projectors rely on contrast, and any extra light in the room literally fights against … Read more
You have a great gaming projector, but it needs a wall outlet to work. That is frustrating when you want to play games outside or in a different room. Most projectors are designed to plug into the wall for constant power. A battery pack gives your projector the freedom to go anywhere, turning a stationary … Read more
BenQ TH671ST vs BenQ X500i: Best Short Throw Projector for Console Gaming? If you’re trying to decide between the BenQ TH671ST and the BenQ X500i for console gaming, you’re looking at two very different approaches to the same goal. The TH671ST is a 1080p workhorse with 3000 lumens of brightness, while the X500i jumps to … Read more
You plug in your gaming projector, hit the power button, and a message pops up: “Insert Coin.” Then nothing happens. This is frustrating, especially when you just want to play your favorite game. This message usually means the projector is stuck in a demo or arcade mode. Many projectors default to this setting when they … Read more