ViewSonic PJ458D

30 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Value for money (9)
Image quality (8)
Usability (1)
Design (1)

Negative
Noise (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the design and usability. The image quality and value for money are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the noise.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Projectors the ViewSonic PJ458D is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: (projectorcentral.com)

Viewsonic PJ458D Mobile Presentation Projector

Millions of people know the name Viewsonic from the computer monitor they use at the office. But in addition to computer monitors, the company markets an array of data/video display products including more than a dozen models of digital projectors....

Mar, 2006

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Expert review by: Test Center (crn.com)

PJ458D DLP Projector

Bright, lightweight and sharp best describes Viewsonic's PJ458D DLP projector.

Feb, 2006

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the ViewSonic PJ458D

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of the ViewSonic PJ458D from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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54% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Sarah Moore (amazon.com)

Beautiful picture/ 3 Repeated failures & failed replacements/ Terrible CS

I loved my viewsonic PJ458D. I loved it until I had it about a month and the red light began blinking notating overheating. I sent it in and 3 months passed while the warranty and repair tried to work out the issues. During this time, I spent hours on...

Jul, 2009

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Consumer review by: Jack G. Ayre (amazon.com)

What a mess - worst customer service I have ever experienced

It worked for 15 minutes. Let it cool -worked 10 minutes. Let it cool several days-ran for a few minutes. Called ViewSonic May 5. It has been an ongoing mess since them. It is now August 28th. Without my approval they sent me twice the wrong model....

Aug, 2008

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Consumer review by: Dr Geo (pcnation.com)

PJ458D REPLACEMENT LAMP PJ458D/PJ402D REPLACEMENT LAMP

PCNation was very prompt in their delivery. The product was packed very carefully to ensure that it arrived undamaged. I highly recommend using PCNation

No Comment.

May, 2008

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Consumer review by: Ian Short (amazon.com)

Good Entry-Mid Level Projector at an affordable price

This is my first projector, I got it about a year ago and the way I have it setup is what you could consider "home cinema". I have a media PC hooked up to it via VGA (15 pin DSub) and a Playstation 2 hooked up via S-Video. The VGA setup comes out very...

Apr, 2008

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Consumer review by: David Sumner (amazon.com)

Worked great until it didn't anymore....not-so-great service

This was my first projector. I was very happy with it until one day, with no warning, it stopped working. I would turn it on, and within 5 seconds it would indicate the temp was too high and shut itself off. I contacted Viewsonic to arrange a warranty...

Nov, 2007

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Consumer review by: S. Karstens (amazon.com)

Get's the job done.

My first attempt of setup was setting it on the coffee table in front of me, but it seemed to keep over heating and shutting itself off to cool. Since I installed it from the ceiling, it has not over heated. I am projecting a really nice 90" widescreen...

Sep, 2007

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Consumer review by: Craigo (newegg.com)

Not Exactly Impressed

The only thing that impresses me about this projector is it's 1080i HDTV image and overall high resolution quality.

I'm not impressed with the colors on my PC at all! True color images look grainy with lots of image artifacts, and yellows are horribly represented.

Sep, 2007

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Product Specifications

ViewSonic's PJ458D projector features DLP technology to display digitally sharp images. With 2000 lumens in just 4.9 pounds this powerful little projector is ideal for classrooms and boardrooms, on the road or in your home. The native 1024x768 XGA resolution, digital keystone correction and zoom lens ensure that you will get the best possible image for whatever the setting. Advanced video features deliver smooth full-motion video while multiple inputs allow you to connect several display sources at once so you can give dynamic presentations. Whisper mode extends your lamp life further improving the PJ458D's overall value.