Acer's H5350 entry-level HD projector

So CeBIT '08 is just around the corner, and Acer's warming up for the monstrous international tradeshow with this little gem. The H5350 projector blasts out a 1280 x 720 image at 2000 ANSI lumens, a 2000:1 contrast ratio and a 28 dB noise level. It can accept inputs up to 1920 x 1080 in resolution from its HDMI input, and boasts a 4000 hour lamp life. No word on price or exact release date.

[Brian @ Feb 6th 2008 11:50PM]

I've always wanted to do this:
First!

[Brian @ Feb 6th 2008 11:50PM]

I've always wanted to do this:
First!

[Brian @ Feb 6th 2008 11:51PM]

>.<

I have failed... by my own fault.

[Wolfticket @ Feb 6th 2008 11:55PM]

At least you failed epically...

[Patrick @ Feb 7th 2008 12:35AM]

you sir, are awful. just because you want to do it doesn't make it a good idea.

now about the projector, i've got to admit it's pretty nicely spec'd (bright!). the biggest draw has to be the 4000 hour lamp life. i've got a panasonic pt-ax100u and those lamps last about 2000 hours. i'm at 1200 on mine and i can tell it's not as bright as it used to be. new lamp costs ~$350!

they're still gonna have to be really agressive on price though. the pt-ax200u retails for $1300 and is pretty much the market leader in this category.

[Reader @ Feb 7th 2008 3:39AM]

If you lived a life of only things that were accepted as "good ideas" it would be a damn boring life. I got a good laugh out of it and that makes a good comment in my book.

[brett @ Feb 8th 2008 1:31AM]

to say that it has a 28 dB noise level would suggest the projector is amplifying the noise, since this is probably not the case it should be written: -28dB.

[Plank! @ Feb 8th 2008 3:00AM]

-28dB! Wow a projector fan that actually makes the room quieter.
Maybe if i buy 4 i won't here the wife bleating

[Joe T. @ Feb 7th 2008 10:01AM]

I've got the previous year's model, the PH530. It's got similar specs, but a 3000 hour lamp life and 1000 lumens in eco mode (which is plenty bright in a light-controlled room). It's been a very nice, solid performer. It retailed for less than $600; this one should be similarly priced.

[nathan.wong @ Feb 7th 2008 5:35PM]

720p is not high definition. 1080p is though.

[kro-bar @ Feb 7th 2008 7:15PM]

Since when?

[Joe T. @ Feb 8th 2008 8:43AM]

...said by someone who's never seen a projector in action.