Acer P5260i Wireless Projector

Acer P5260i DLP projector is aimed at businesses. After its launch in June, Acer has described the new model as a wireless "intended to offer cable-free kick in different environments, presenting".

Software bundled with a projector confirms this. You'll get Acer eView Management, which adjusts the projector suitable for any ambient lighting, and all types of content, and includes Blackboard Mode, which allows users to project on the traditional green without the need for the establishment of a separate white screen.

Then, the Acer-Quad View technology, which divides the projection screen into four sections, allowing the user to display content from multiple computers simultaneously.

There is also Acer eTimer Management tool that provides a visual cue on the screen to help keep presentations on schedule and Management Acer eProjection to easily create a videoconference.

But it is appropriate to the house?

Design wise, it recognizes the right in. It's 299 x 229 x 93mm and weighs 2.9 kg so well on the shelves, but it is also sleek and curvy so do not stand out.

You can get a picture something between 58-762cm and projector can be as close as possible to 1m on a wall or screen, or to 11.9m away. You have to be careful with the positioning as P5260i does not have the horizontal component of the adjustment.

Tech-wise this is a mid-range model. We were not blown away by the depth of the projected image. There was no color in Wheeling, West Virginia, some movies too, but not distracting. Contrast ratio is 2000:1 midway. In 2700 ANSI lumens, it certainly was not sufficiently clear, that withstood the light of day, but he was sharp and clear with the curtains closed.

Native XGA resolution on the HD projector is 1024 x 768, but the main element of this machine that really distinguishes it from other projectors in its price range, since it features technology-based wireless 802.11b / g, which supports the protocols 1080i and 720p HD projection video.

This really does make a difference, because if you do not want to spend cash to hide cables in walls or putting them under the carpets, then you are stuck with wires crossing design your living room with most projectors.

The P5260i's HD video streaming projection supports MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV9, AVI, DivX 3.11, 4x, 5x, XviD, ASF, and VOB (without encryption).

But what was really impressive, as is the whole system easy home cinema display is to obtain, whether they are wireless or not. For viewing the wireless, use the included key, and then proceed in accordance with the instructions, which can be downloaded from the Internet (or use the provided booklet). You can also download the software if needed. I may not, however, connect wirelessly to the Internet and use the projector wirelessly at the same time, which was a bit of pain when I wanted to see the contents of the BBC iPlayer.

Wired for viewing in P5260i has analog RGB, component video (D-Sub), composite video (RCA), S-Video, DVI (HDCP), HDMI (Video and HDCP), PC and audio (stereo mini-jack) inputs.

Fan was quietish, but there is also a built-in speakers to distract from this, although for better viewing the film, it is best to connect to home speakers.

But on the whole - for ease of use, its wireless capabilities, and sub-£ 600 price tag, the projector is certainly one for your Christmas list, if you are feeling cheeky.

(Via pocket-lint)