Panasonic PT-AX200U LCD Projector

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I use this on my wall with off-white eggshell finish paint. Wow! LCD what? Plasma who? I can fit four 52"flat screens into my screen area. Easier on the eyes than panel tv's too.

As my mom said, "It changes the tv watching experience." As my boy with the same projector calls his apartment now, "the mini-max" lol.

This is my first projector and after 6mons/1500 hrs, I love it. Makes coming home from a long days work the best lol. Life was meant to be projected.

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I bought this projector strictly to game, and I'm not disappointed. Unbelievable HD picture. The projector is in a room where there is always ambient light and it doesn't matter, the picture is bright and clear. I might have to quit my job.

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My Optoma EP750 died after seven years. The cost of repair was as much as or more than the cost to replace the unit entirely. My research indicated the Panasonic unit would best meet my needs, even though there were other brands that cost less. Not only was the B&H price excellent, their reputation meant I knew if I had any problems, they would stand behind the product. (As would Panasonic.) I was able to use the existing ceiling mount by the simple task of buying a 7x10 inch sheet of 1/4-inch aluminum and drilling the appropriate holes to match with the projector and with the old mounting plate. I used spacers on the bolts to give me some extra working room. The existing cables plugged into the back of the Panasonic, a few minor adjustments, and now I find I can enjoy TV or DVR etc during daylight hours that made the Optoma virtually unusable. I am extremely happy with my purchase.

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No visible pixels and it 720p

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this projector was recommended by an artist as a good and affordable workhorse for use by multiple artists working in video. so far, so good!

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This projector has excellent image quality.
I have fed it directly from the computer and from my HD tivo.
Motion is smoother than other projectors I looked at.
Fan is so quiet, you can have the thing right next to you and it won't intrude.

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its very easy to install. It gives out a clear picture and easy to focuse

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I use it as a home theater. I did´nt use it a lot yet. So I don´t have a lot to say. The only thing I didn´t like, is that the maximum image size you can get is 1 mts x 5 mts 40´by 800´

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This projector has it all! 1. 720p native resolution, but accepts 1080p and downscales for you - 95% of all video games, even for 360 and PS3 support 720p max, so this is perfect. I never bought in to the idea of spending $30+ on a Blu-Ray disc, so I don't care about true 1080p. Watching downloaded movies in 720p looks incredible, as does questionable "1080i" content from my cable box/DVR.2. It's really bright!!! You can use this projector with the lights on and it still looks great. But of course with the lights off it looks much better, but I was impressed. My last projector, the Optoma [...] special was unusable with any light source on - even minimal light coming in from a small window across the room.3. It can be mounted on a shelf or ceiling and has a front joystick for positioning the screen! This is a big deal for me. My last projector, the ultra weak [...] Optoma had to be mounted either very low (ie - coffee table height) and right side up or very high (ceiling mounted) and upside down. Because I needed it to be mounted high on a rear bookshelf, I had to put the projector upside down and balance it precariously with DVD cases. Because the buttons are on the top of the unit, they always were getting pressed and screwing things up. I can't explain how annoying this is. There is NO WAY to change this in the menu, it has very minimal shift adjustments and no front joystick. I could have bought the mounting cable for $300 and ceiling mounted it, but why would I go to all the trouble? Setting up the Panaonsic, by comparison was a dream. I just plunked it down and used the joystick - 30 seconds max.4. Lots of inputs! 2 x HDMI is great, even though I only need 1 since my amp does HDMI switching, but still nice to have. Component, AV, VGA, S-Video - again nice to have just in case.5. Great price! I was prepared to pay much more for this projector, my friend has the AU100 ( a few years old) and paid around $2000. This model is improved and costs half the price. The junk you can buy at [...] is the same price or more expensive than this Panasonic, and there is just no comparison. I wish there was a way I could stand at [...] who are buying projectors and tell people they are wasting their money. Unforunately nobody sells these locally so you need to buy online which is a barrier for many potential buyers. Consider yourself lucky to be aware of the existence of this projector and BUY IT!!! There are many other great features on this projector, but my top reasons for buying are listed above. If you want a really good comprehensive review, check [@] - their review raves about it just as much as I have.

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I don't usually write reviews, but I strongly felt this is worth informing as many people as possible. I read all the reviews on the Panasonic PT-AX200U projector and they all looked good, so I bought one. For me, I wanted the best possible resolution and highest lumens without spending thousands of dollars. I bought this in May, 2008 for [$] At the beginning of this January, I went to turn it on and heard a loud bang and it wouldn't power up. Now you should know that I am incredibly meticulous when it comes to my electronic equipment. This machine has been cared for like a baby and has only been used for 525 hours (approx. ¼ bulb life) so it is impossible that I caused any problem with the machine.So I called Panasonic Projector Customer Support. They were unsure what could be wrong, so they had me send it to their outsourced provider, Heartland Diversified, for repair ($130 diagnostic fee, but it goes toward any repair costs). Heartland notified me that the cost of the repair would be $1265 (recall the cost of the new projector, which by the way, can now be bought new for $999). Since this warranty just expired, they said any dispute would have to be with Panasonic directly.This is where the disaster begins, if it wasn't already disappointing enough that the projector broke so quickly. Customer Service at Panasonic is a nightmare. You can never get past front line customer support personnel (who have no decision-making authority) to management and all conversations end with the refrain "We will have to get back to you in 24-72 hours" which never happens, thus requiring yet another call to customer support . Bottom line is I wanted them to stand behind their product regardless of warranty because a projector should not completely break after a year and a half. They say they are escalating the request but then tell me that the request is going to the same original person, John [...]. They will absolutely not let you talk directly to anyone and will not give out email addresses or phone numbers (or last names, but one of the reps slipped, so I got this one). This issue has now been going on for two months and Heartland is threatening to take possession of the projector at the 60 day mark. I have even written to Robert [...], the EVP of Panasonic Consumer Products, and have gotten no response.After easily 20 hours of being on the phone with Mike (three times), Jabin, Ben, Tom, Leela, Ranita, and the people at Heartland, I am getting nowhere and feel incredibly frustrated to the point that I will not buy another Panasonic product and cannot recommend a Panasonic product to anyone. Even when I look back at other Panasonic products I have had (stereo, boom box, clock radio, microwave), every single one has had something break quickly. They haven't become unusable but there is always something – a button doesn't work, it doesn't turn off, a door doesn't close, etc.In summary, I believe this is not just a poor product quality issue, but Panasonic has a major customer service issue to which I can only say "Buyer Beware."

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This is my first digital projector. I was looking for a portable projector, but of high quality. However, several reviews recommended the Panasonic, so I purchased it on sale for the same price as a portable one. It is quite big, barely fits in a small "carry-on" duffel bag, but it is surprisingly light-weight. It is very quiet, powers up and down quite fast.
I've used it several times to watch DVD movies and PowerPoint presentations. Great connections (computer, S-video, component and 2 HDMI), and very simple set-up instructions. I've yet to test its HD mode - it projects at 720p, not 1080p.

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We got this for Christmas 2009 as part of a home theater family gift. Having only had it a week, I can say that it was simple to set up and the picture quality is gorgeous. The colors are extremely vivid as well. I'm throwing it across a 25 foot room to a 135" screen. Blu-ray material looks crisp and stunningly clear. Standard DVD's even look great.

I'm very pleased with the projector's simplicity, clarity and brightness!

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I'am a big fan of first shooting games and this projector let me pin point the enemy so easy in the distance that i think i'am cheating... is that good.

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The picture is extremely clear and we use it on a white painted basement wall.

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I spent entirely too much time researching (relatively) cheap home theater projectors. Also spent a lot of time considering building my own. I finally just decided that it would be really awesome to have a projector and ultimately went with this one because of reviews. Primary use is for outdoor projection (movie night!) and portable playstation 3 rock band set-up.

Throws a nice big bright image at night. 3LCD is awesome (lens shift, no rainbow effect.) Decently quiet. Image quality seems good(although admittedly I project onto the side of a house and random walls and probably am not the best candidate to evaluate this.)

Two minor issues: No audio pass-through for HDMI ports and the auto source select is flaky.

All in all, great projector for the money. I have a weird sensitivity to DLP rainbow effect, and this is a solid and bright 3LCD projector at a good price.

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I did a lot of research before choosing this projector. It was last year's model when I got it, but it's just as good as any 1080p projector if you're sitting more than eight or nine feet away from the screen, which you're almost certainly going to be doing.

It's got great color, high contrast, and it's super quiet. It does run pretty hot, so you'll want to keep it well ventilated.

Overall, this is the best money I've ever spent on a gadget.

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I bought this after some research and when I looked at the product by appearance it looked bulky and big but after setting up I found that its a great performer and very simple to operate. One of the easiest projectors to play around with the picture! I would recommend this to a friend!

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We were finally ready to replace our old Sony 35" CRT television and I borrowed my company's DLP projector just to check it out. We were so taken by the large picture on the wall, and the movies just came alive, so we decided to forget the large flat panel TV and go for the digital projector instead. I started looking at reviews of different projectors and after a month of investigating decided on the PT-AX200U. [...] We are absolutely delighted with this projector and it's features. Only 2 comments; the projector is pretty large and the auto input signal does not work, I usually have to select the type of input weather I use my laptop or the VCR/DVD machines, not a big deal. This is a great alternative to flat panel TVs, you don't necessarily need a screen, although we will get one eventually. The projector was very easy to set up, and is extremely quiet, much more so than the company Dell DLP machine. The remote control is just great. It has a very effective backlight which can be disabled. This projector is so much easier to install than a 50" flat panel TV. Great product!

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Easy to install and use. Great picture. Bright enough to view even in a lighted room (but darker room brings out better contrast and brightness). Set up at 14 feet to obtain a 110" screen. HD looks good, especially for sporting events.I am extremely happy with the product [...]

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We use this projector at home to project computer games and movies from our computer. We really do like the fact that, unlike other projectors I've used (in work and school situations) the room doesn't have to be completely dark to enjoy the experience.

It was very easy to set up, and the kids are highly motivated to turn it off correctly. We use various sources (computer, DVD, blueray) and the image size changes; with this projector, it is very easy to adjust the size, tilt and focus to fit the screen.