Epson MG-850HD

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 115 reviews of Epson MG-850HD. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the size and price are generally positive. The noise and image quality also get good reviews, whereas many are negative about the black level.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 44 user reviews of Epson MG-850HD from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the price and size. The noise and image quality are also mentioned favorably.

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98% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Epson MG-850HD iPod projector

Epson delivers a casual projector aimed at the iThing set. But is it as 'cool' as the Apple products it's designed to support?

Pictures are bright enough to watch in ambient light, Docking functionality is well integrated, Speakers are pretty decent

Very low contrast, Lack of resolution very noticeable, No image shift

Feb, 2012

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Expert review by : Danny Phillips (homecinemachoice.com)

Epson MG-850HD review

The ubiquitous iPod has infiltrated most areas of home cinema but the projector market has always been an Apple-free zone. Until now that is. Epson's MG-850HD is the world's first home cinema projector with a built-in iPod dock, allowing you to watch...

Bright, colourful pictures; convenient iPod playback; easy to set up and use

Blacks could be deeper; HD only 720p; speakers too tinny for music; a bit noisy

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : James Galbraith (techadvisor.co.uk)

Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD review

Weighing in at 3.8kg, the piano black MegaPlex is compact and easily portable. It uses 3LCD technology and offers native 720p resolution in screen sizes from 33 to 320 inches diagonally.

If you’re looking to watch the video on your iPad or iPhone on a screen up to 320 inches across, the MegaPlex MG-850HD can accommodate. The direct mirroring of your desktop with audio to the projector over USB is handy, but the speed of the connection...

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Quintin van Rooyen (mybroadband.co.za)

Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD Projector review

Can the Epson MG-850HD iDevice docking projector shine a light on the competition?

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : TechSmart (techsmart.co.za)

Quick review - Epson MG-850HD projector

Additionally, this projector comes with a remote control and carry handle making it easy to move or transport. The recommended retail price of Epson’s MG-850HD is a steep R10 009, which could also afford a 1080p-class projector. You do get a very...

Aug, 2012

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Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD projector is a powerful iOS companion

When it comes to giving presentations, teaching classes, or even watching videos or photos in a group environment, there's still nothing to replace the tra...

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Rick Broida (wired.com)

Review: Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD

You can connect your iDevice to any projector and make a poor-man's home theater. Or you can hook it to Epson's MegaPlex MG-850HD and enjoy...

Docks Apple devices and plays all the media within. Movies sound great and look even better. Simple controls on both the projector and its onscreen menus. Clever “coffee break” button pauses the video but turns the image white so you can find your way...

iPad use requires a clunky plastic bracket. Remote doesn’t work with apps like Netflix, and only some of its buttons are backlit. Some of the best third-party video apps aren’t compatible

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by : Tony Hoffman (pcmag.com)

Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD Projector

The Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD Projector combines a projector, an iPhone dock, and a good audio and speaker system into one unit equally good at projecting movies and business presentations.

Very good data and video image quality. Docks with and projects from your Apple mobile device.

A little too heavy to be easily portable. Could use a VGA connector to use with computers that lack an HDMI port.

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Oct, 2011

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Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD

The patterned black MG-850HD measures 4.6 by 13.4 by 11.5 inches (HWD). At 8.6 pounds, it's too heavy to have as a frequent traveling companion but light enough to take with you in a pinch. The iThing dock is in back; in front, the lens has focus and...

Very good data and video image quality. Docks with and projects from your Apple mobile device

A little too heavy to be easily portable. Could use a VGA connector to use with computers that lack an HDMI port

The Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD is an iPhone-friendly home entertainment projector with data presentation chops; it handled both data and video with aplomb.

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Expert review by : Clint DeBoer (audioholics.com)

Epson MG-50 and MG-850HD MegaPlex Projectors Preview

Epson America today announced its innovative new line of portable, combo projectors, the MegaPlex MG-850HD and MegaPlex MG-50. Both systems pair a value-priced, bright projector with stereo speakers.

Sep, 2011

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