Epson MG-850HD

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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. People are impressed by the size and price. The noise and image quality are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts 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. Reviewers are impressed by the price and size. The noise and image quality also get good feedback.

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

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

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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Expert review by : Ng Chong Seng (hardwarezone.com)

Epson MG-850HD - A 720p Projector with a Dock for Your Apple Device

The MG-850HD is a regular-sized 720p home entertainment projector with a built-in dock that features 2,800 lumens of light outputs, a 1.2x non-powered optical zoom lens, and a lamp life of 4,000 hours under typical use. Read on to find out if it delivers.

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Electronic House (electronichouse.com)

Hands On: Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD Projector with iDock

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by (consumersearch.com)

Budget home-entertainment projector

Videophiles who want the very best projector performance will want to walk right past the Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD. But families who want to enjoy an evening of big-screen viewing in their living room or family room should take a good, long look at this...

Good value, excellent color, high brightness, useful built-in audio, iThing dock, portable

Weak black levels, limited compatibility with streaming video via dock, only 720p resolution, some issues when upscaling standard-def content

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Chad Sapieha (theglobeandmail.com)

Epson MegaPlex’s high quality projector brightened by low cost

Epson’s $820 MegaPlex MG-850HD home entertainment projector is making a convincing argument for my post-Christmas gift card cash. It’s such a good little performer for its price that its integrated Apple device dock – an undeniably useful feature...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Adrienne Maxwell (hometheaterreview.com)

Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD Projector Reviewed

Epson has created the new MegaPlex series, which feature really impressive features that are a first of their kind. Adrienne Maxwell takes a look at these features as she evaluates the MG-850HD projector....

The MG-850HD is an HD-capable projector with integrated speakers and a cradle for the iPod/iPhone/iPad ; The docking cradle will charge your iDevice, and you can navigate your media via the projector remote. You can view purchased/rented video content...

The MG-850HD does not have a 1080p resolution. It's a 720p projector ; The projector doesn't have as many advanced picture adjustments as you get in a higher-end model ; It lacks RS-232, IR ports, and a 12-volt trigger ; There are no lens-shift...

A 100-inch HD display for $799? That's essentially what the MegaPlex MG-850HD brings to your table, along with the ability to easily watch and listen to entertainment content from your iDevice and other mobile devices. Granted, you don't get a 1080p...

Nov, 2011

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