ViewSonic PJ258D

25 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
design (8)
image quality (3)
usability (2)

Negative
price (1)
noise (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 reviews of ViewSonic PJ258D. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the usability. The image quality is also appreciated. The price and noise get less positive reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the ViewSonic PJ258D is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : James Galbraith (pcworld.com)

ViewSonic PJ258D projector

Projector is light and compact ; IPod dock lets you project audio and video from your iPod

No DVI port ; Built-in speaker sounds tinny

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : M. David Stone (pcmag.com)

ViewSonic PJ258D ViewDock

With the iPod dock in the ViewSonic PJ258D ViewDock, you're no longer limited to the Apple iPod with Video's small screen size.

iPod dock for projecting video stored on Apple iPod. Also charges iPod. Good contrast ratio.

Poor audio quality. Extremely obvious rainbow effect from DLP chip.

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Feb, 2007

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Expert review by : ZDNet (zdnet.com)

ViewSonic PJ258D ViewDock Projector

The ViewSonic PJ258D ViewDock Projector is a budget business unit masquerading as home theatre -- but you're paying for the superfluous iPod dock.

Portable, Good for presentations, Laser pointer remote, Charges iPod

Images can appear washed out, iPod dock fairly gimmicky, Hard to adjust positioning when turned on

May, 2007

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Expert review by : James Galbraith (macworld.com)

ViewSonic PJ258D projector

The ViewSonic PJ258D is a good all-around projector. Its size, weight, and feature set make it easy to move from the office to your living room and back. Unfortunately, it lacks some of the key features necessary to make it a star performer in either...

Projector is light and compact ; IPod dock lets you project audio and video from your iPod

No DVI port ; Built-in speaker sounds tinny ; Bottom Line ; Video projector with built-in iPod dock

We recommend these Projectors for their similarities to the ViewSonic PJ258D projector in features, specs, ratings, and user interest

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Consumer Electronics Net (consumerelectronicsnet.com)

DLP projector features integrated iPod video dock

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Shane McGlaun (i4u.com)

ViewSonic PJ258D iPod Projector Review

There are gobs of iPod-focused accessories on the market currently and ViewSonic is making some of the coolest and most expensive of them with their line of displays and projectors with iPod docks built right in. Today we are checking out the ViewSonic...

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : Marshal M. Rosenthal (e-gear.com)

ViewSonic PJ258D ViewDock Projector

Life may be full of compromises, but having to watch video on an iPod's small screen shouldn't be one of them. Not when you can easily haul this 4-pound Viewsonic front projector wherever you want and have its built-in iPod video dock spit out big...

Hooking up a DVD player to the S-video input, I played the same opening from the DVD. It was like getting a new prescription for your glasses: the image being noticeably sharper, colors crisper, and better shading and tighter detail (I could read even...

Jun, 2001

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Expert review by : Dave Jansen (goodgearguide.com.au)

Viewsonic PJ258D (ViewDock)

The Viewsonic PJ258D is a portable DLP projector with a native resolution of 1024x768. Designed primarily with PC projection in mind, it also has supp...

Excellent image quality, iPod dock, attractive design, good range of connections

Some rainbow effect, iPod functionality is limited

If you are in the market for a good all-round portable projector, the Viewsonic PJ258D will certainly fit the bill.

Apr, 2007

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Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Viewsonic PJ258D iPod Projector review

Podcasts on the wall? Are you mad?

Very sleek design ; Highly portable ; The iPod dock works!

Runs unbelievably hot

Whether running HD video, hi-res gaming or blocky iPod gubbins, the Viewsonic PJ258D is a beaut

Jul, 2007

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Viewsonic PJ258D iPod Projector

Viewsonic PJ258D iPod Projector review: This is the way to roll. I'm playing PES6 at a crisp resolution on my wall. OK, so it's one of those woodchip-finish wallpapers, but that hardly matters when it's this bright and beautiful

Very sleek design, Highly portable, The iPod dock works!

Runs unbelievably hot

Whether running HD video, hi-res gaming or blocky iPod gubbins, the Viewsonic PJ258D is a beaut

Jul, 2007

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