BenQ MS504A

The budget-priced BenQ MS504A SVGA projector lacks an HDMI port, but it's bright enough for a small-to-midsize room, and it's light enough to carry easily.

Small and light for easy portability. Bright, with a 3,200-lumen rating. Shows almost no rainbow artifacts with static data images.

No HDMI port. Rainbow artifacts with full-motion video.

Conclusion If you want an SVGA data projector that can also handle video reasonably well, be sure to look at the Epson EX3212. If you don't need video, but want a projector with an HDMI port, consider both the Epson model and the Dell 1220. If you're...