The Acer X1230PS 3D XGA Short Throw DLP Projector packs a great deal of desirable features into a small package that would be at home in the classroom, boardroom, media room or on the road.
The defining feature of the X1230PS is its short throw capabilities and it's in tight quarters or constricted spaces that this projector really shines (pun intended). With a 0.90 - 1.08:1 throw ratio, the X1230PS can project an image 109 inches in diameter from a distance of only 78.7 inches. That means you can position the projector in the front of the room on a simple surface without the interference with the light beam by audience members, which is so common with longer-throw units.
The X1230PS features ColorBoost II + technology which yields improved color performance with an emphasis on natural color by refining a waveform based the on lamp spectrum and color wheel characteristics. This brilliant color rendition is brought to screen sizes from 23 - 300" with a crackling 2,500 ANSI lumens, XGA resolution and a crisp 3,000:1 contrast ratio - impressive specs for a small projector. And speaking of size, the 10.4 x 8.9 x 3.7 inch X1230PS weighs in at only 5.1 lb and comes with its own carrying case, so chances are that it will be racking up some serious travel miles in your carry-on. And it doesn't matter where you're going either, thanks to its universal power supply and multi-color system capability.
The X1230PS is also 3D ready thanks to nVIDIA 3D Vision, which gives the user a portal to the immersive realm of 3D with compatible games, movies and frame sequential material. If fact, studies have shown that 3D increases retention of facts over presentations done in 2D.
The wide connectivity includes Component, Composite and S-video as well as RS-232 for control and information. Other convenience features include Closed Captioning for the hearing impaired or noisy environments and Wall Color Compensation for less than ideal-colored ad hoc projection surfaces.
Finally, the low fan noise (28dBA) means that it will seen and not heard whether rear projected, ceiling or table mounted. And Acer EcoProtection technology means that you'll continue to save money after the purchase.