Epson rolls out all-in-one EH-DM2 projector

While we can't say we've ever felt the need for a projector with a built-in DVD player and a built-in "surround sound" system, Epson seems to think there's at least some folks that want a big box of compromises, and it's hoping its new EH-DM2 projector will be to their liking. This one's a 3LCD projector, and boasts an "HD compatible" resolution and an adequate 1,200 lumens of brightness, along with a few non-standard features like a USB port to let you view photos, DiVX compatibility from the built-in DVD player and, of course, those built-in 8W speakers that somehow promise to surround you with sound. Not exactly for everyone, to be sure, but the €600 price tag (or just under $900) is certainly reasonable enough, and it'll apparently be available as soon as next month.

[Via About Projectors]

[Serial 8-Ball Mouse @ Aug 29th 2008 3:06PM]

"HD compatible"

lol

Sounds terrible.

[Rob @ Aug 29th 2008 3:11PM]

They need to concentrate in making the best projector at the most affordable price. Just leave enough plugs to let the customers hook up all they crap they want to. I don't want/need a dvd player and/or speakers inside my projector. I'll take care of that. Just give me a projector with good resolution at a great price.

[spass @ Aug 29th 2008 3:39PM]

While this seems too much, I do welcome the idea of having projector and some kind of storage into one device.

Imagine a presentation when you brink your laptop, projector, with cables all over, etc
A small and portable projector, with built in USB port for flash reader and remote control would be a winner to me.

[telepheedian @ Aug 29th 2008 4:05PM]

I would just grab a wind or eee to go with the projector, its only a VGA cable.

[Kevin @ Aug 29th 2008 3:12PM]

From the looks of it, it is also a printer.

[OneLove @ Aug 29th 2008 4:31PM]

its sticking its tongue out at us.

[ciscokidinsf @ Aug 29th 2008 3:21PM]

That thing is HUUGE! How much does it weight?

[dawgero @ Aug 29th 2008 3:38PM]

That's what she said.

[Rebel6381 @ Aug 29th 2008 4:07PM]

@ dawgero

HUUGE! FAIL!

[Jeff @ Aug 29th 2008 3:28PM]

The phrase "big box of compromises" just made my day. Thank you, sir. :)

[Lust @ Aug 29th 2008 3:40PM]

While I would never put this thing in my house, think about how perfect that would be for schools. Perhaps that's their target demographic?

[Hellaphunt @ Aug 29th 2008 4:04PM]

For $1k? I highly doubt it. At least not here in the US, with the amount of funding (lack thereof) our schools get. There are plenty of significantly cheaper alternatives in a computer|projector combo.

[StalematE @ Aug 29th 2008 4:21PM]

it's the new epson all in one, printer/fax/scanner/copier/projector/dvd/cd combo including surround sound and optional sun roof.

[Benson @ Aug 29th 2008 4:21PM]

It's for tailgate parties, of course. No wait, then you'd use your car's sound system. It's for eco-friendly bicycle tailgate parties? No, needs power...

I got it. It's for getting hassled at airport security.

[Jesse @ Aug 29th 2008 4:21PM]

All in one units never end up that good. Just ask ATI.

[glenn s @ Aug 29th 2008 4:48PM]

I think a lot of people here are missing the point. There are lots of uses for this "big box of compromises". Your permanent home theater is just not one of them. Think - presentation, school classrooms, backyard parties, dorm rooms, lan parties, and ...errm, home movies.

[Hellaphunt @ Aug 29th 2008 6:40PM]

I think we get the point.

The unfortunate bit about this is that it is only practical to spend so much on this all-in-one product if you have nothing else in place. I'm not sure that anyone/school/Epson employee would fork out $900 for something that would replace 75% of what they already have only to gain a projector because if you (they) have $900+ to spend on such a thing then you more than likely already have everything but the projector.

So I think this is better geared towards the "I have nussing" or the "I know nussing" demographics.

[Jonathan Marks @ Aug 29th 2008 5:04PM]

Saw this demoed in Amsterdam at a trade fair earlier this year. This is indeed targeted at schools. Looked pretty rugged and there was a security system to help prevent theft.

[TurboFool @ Aug 29th 2008 5:05PM]

This is the MovieMate 55 announced under a different name in a different country. Price here is $699.

[TurboFool @ Aug 29th 2008 5:06PM]

This is just the MovieMate 55 announced in a different country under a different name. Price is $699 here if I remember correctly. Great unit for what it's designed for. Simple, light (8.3 pounds) all-in-one family DVD movie projector that plays music and DivX video, even from a USB flash drive.

[phanbouy @ Aug 29th 2008 6:11PM]

is there some rule that spammers can't put together a single sentence?