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Nov 24 2009

Cheap - Epson MovieMate 55 480p 3LCD Home Theater Projector with Built In DVD Player

Posted by: Mr.Audio in Home Theater

Cheap Epson MovieMate 55 480p 3LCD Home Theater Projector with Built In DVD Player Epson MovieMate 55 480p 3LCD Home Theater Projector with Built In DVD Player The ultimate portable projector, DVD and music player combo, Epson MovieMate 55 delivers all the big-screen drama, sound and excitement you desire - just plug, load and play.For larger-than-life entertainment, Epson MovieMate 55 is the combines a built-in progressive scan DVD/CD player and dual Dolby 5.1 Digital DTS 8W stereo speakers in one compact unit. It works with any blank wall or screen and projects DVD movies up to eight times larger than they would appear on a 40-inch, widescreen TV.Epson MovieMate 55 sets up easily - all you need is an electrical outlet. There are no additional cables or equipment to hook up. It features a convenient handle and soft, cushioned carrying case so you can take the show on the road. And, Epson MovieMate 55 delivers natural colors and bright, vibrant images with 3-chip, 3LCD technology.
Customer Review: Okay but could be a little better
I bought this item with the idea of using it for presentations. I don’t mind that I have to create slides as jpeg files instead of just creating a PowerPoint. What I do mind is that so far I can’t figure out if there is a way to turn off the automatic slide show where it won’t auto advance the slides.

I also don’t care for the fact that the owner’s manual is on cd so it can’t be taken along to deal with those inevitable technical difficulties. At $650, and more elsewhere, you would think Epson wouldn’t be so cheap on user’s manuals!!!

I think with a little tweaking and some good instructions, this product would be a dynamite seller for those who travel and do slide presentations. The fact that you can just take along this device and a thumb drive without having to lug a laptop along is great. However, the slide options need to be enhanced to offer more user friendliness.

I called Epson customer service and was told that no there is no way to turn off the auto slide transition. I would have thought this would be a no-brainer!!

I did figure out that you can hit pause and it will pause the slide show but you have a nice ugly pause symbol on your photo.

Also, sometimes the machine seemed to have a mind of its own and forward without being manually un-paused. Another thing that would have been nice is to be able to go back a slide if you wanted to without having to go to the menu….of course this machine isn’t meant to be used for presentations apparently, although if Epson had been smart they would have made it more user friendly for this purpose.
Customer Review: Be cautious.
I wrote a scathing review of my experience in purchasing this product, at first, when Electronics Expo, the Amazon-vendor, would not accept a return on this product. My decision to return it was based immediately on observing the “screen door” appearance (resolution)compared to another DLP model a friend let me borrow and try. Also, the zoom feature wasn’t as good. Having said that, though, the convenience of this design, with the DVD player and sound built in, is a very nice thing, and in the end, I decided to keep it and make use of it for that reason alone. I also got an email and phone number from Electronics Expo trying to make good on the deal. The rep was reachable by phone, and tried to make me happy. I recommended they find a way to say “you may not return this item if you purchase it” show up somewhere on the cart check-out page before you click “complete purchase.” So, let the buyer beware.Epson MovieMate 55 Portable 3LCD Home Theater Projector with Built In DVD Player


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