Epson PowerLite 1775W

Epson PowerLite 1775W Multimedia Projector

I liked the Epson PowerLite 1775W Multimedia Projector ($1,199 direct) as soon as I turned it on and its automatic keystone correction engaged to right a crooked image. This slim and ultra-light yet bright business projector gave me no reason to alter that first impression as I took it through its paces. In fact, it's impressive enough to make it an Editors' Choice as an ultra-light WXGA projector. The 1775W is rated at 3,000 ANSI lumens of brightness, and has native WXGA (1,280 by 800) resolution, compatible with widescreen laptops with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The projector's light engine employs the 3LCD technology that Epson helped develop. Excluding the feet, the brown and white projector measures 1.7 by 11.5 by 8.3 inches (HWD) and weighs 3.8 pounds. It's reminiscent in form to the Casio Green Slim XJ-A250 ($1,399.99 direct, 4 stars), which has almost identical dimensions but tips the scale at 5 pounds. To focus the projector, you must use left and right arrow buttons (either from the projector or the remote control). This changes the focus in precise increments and is good enough to get a sharp image. The projector comes with a soft carrying case replete with several pouches.