ViewSonic tries real hard with $499 PJ513DB projector

We applaud the effort, we really do, but even $499 for a projector touting a lowly 800 x 600 native resolution, 2,000:1 contrast ratio and 2,200 lumens is a tad steep in our eyes. Then again, you'll likely find ViewSonic's 5-pound PJ513DB marginally cheaper on the street, and of course, it's quite obvious the outfit was aiming this one at those deep-pocketed boardroom bigwigs and district superintendents. Nevertheless, this DLP PJ promises to toss up a visible image even in well-lit rooms, and you'll find composite / S-Video / component inputs 'round back to go along with the VGA in / out ports and the audio input. Knock off another Benjamin or up that resolution a hair, and maybe then we'll talk.

[Via Electronista]

[JonnyK429 Posted Apr 16th 2008 4:06PM]

This seems like a fantastic deal to me

[finnschi Posted Apr 16th 2008 4:09PM]

whats so bad about it?? I want a 800x600 projector for around 300€ .. but this is not going to happen anytime soon in Germany :@

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 16th 2008 7:32PM]

by the time it reaches Europe, it costs twice that

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 16th 2008 4:20PM]

What a horribly slow day it is.

[Aguiluz Posted Apr 16th 2008 4:29PM]

Don't worry! Engadget is hard at work! I know they are doing new reads right now.. Any moment now...



Now? Now? Now?

[Aguiluz Posted Apr 16th 2008 4:31PM]

Is it me or is it you guys or is it the comments ranking system not giving Highest and Lowest?

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 16th 2008 5:08PM]

That is such a ripoff. I just bought a acer H5350. That is a 720p beamer. I love it!

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 16th 2008 6:29PM]

@Aguiluz: It's us

I only find humour in lolcats these days, how sad...

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 17th 2008 2:30PM]

Wow... the comment system is messed again.

[Aguiluz Posted Apr 16th 2008 8:22PM]

@James:

I think it's the comments system.

Compare:
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http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/16/sega-toys-and-zmp-team-up-for-miuro-like-music-robot-odo/comments/11663477/

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 16th 2008 7:02PM]

The design, resolution and ports are very high end....................for 1997.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 17th 2008 12:44AM]

Seems like a reasonable accessory for making gaming portable :]