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Nebra Nebra AnyBeam Focus-Free 720p Laser Pico Projector

Focus-free laser pico projector for a small external-source image

Nebra lists a 720p/60 image, 22 ANSI lumens, focus-free RGB laser MEMS scanning, 3 W power use, HDMI, Micro-USB, and a 140 g body. It needs 5 V/1.5 A external power; a power bank may supply that power, but an internal battery is not documented.

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Sony Sony VPL-VW325ES 4K SXRD Home Cinema Projector

4K SXRD home-cinema projector with powered zoom and optical lens shift

Sony documents 4096 × 2160 effective SXRD pixels, 1500 lm without an ANSI label, a 225 W mercury lamp, powered 2.06× zoom, 1.38–2.83:1 throw, and substantial horizontal and vertical lens shift.

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Casio Casio XJ-V110W WXGA Laser and LED Projector

WXGA classroom projector with a long-life laser and LED light source

Casio specifies 1280 × 800 WXGA, 3500 lumens measured under JIS X 6911:2003, laser/LED illumination, manual 1.5× zoom, and 100-inch projection from 2.81–4.11 m. The light-output number is not labeled ANSI.

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BenQ BenQ W600 720p DLP Home Projector

720p DLP projector with dual HDMI and legacy video inputs

BenQ's W600 manual specifies native 1280 × 720, a 230 W lamp, two HDMI inputs, manual zoom/focus, and a 2 W mono speaker. The checked manual does not state an ANSI-labeled brightness figure.

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Optoma Optoma EH345 Full HD DLP Projector

Full HD wired projector with conventional throw and a 10 W speaker

Optoma specifies native 1920 × 1080, 3200 lumens without an ANSI label, 1.13–1.47:1 throw, 1.3× optical zoom, vertical keystone, and a 10 W speaker.

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NEC NEC NP-PX750U2 WUXGA Professional Installation Projector

Large-venue WUXGA projector body with interchangeable lens options

Sharp/NEC specifies native WUXGA 1920 × 1200, 7500 lumens without an ANSI label, dual 400 W AC lamps, lens shift, and multiple optional lenses. The included lens and exact installation package are not established.

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BenQ BenQ W6000 Full HD DLP Home Theater Projector

Full HD home-cinema DLP projector with two-axis optical lens shift

BenQ's exact manual identifies a native 1920 × 1080 DLP imager, 280 W lamp, two HDMI inputs, manual zoom, and horizontal/vertical lens shift. The checked manual does not state ANSI brightness.

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Epson Epson EX90

Lightweight XGA presentation projector

The EX90 pairs a 3LCD XGA image with Epson's 2,600-lumen rating, a 1.2× optical zoom, and a six-pound body. Brightness is not labeled ANSI, and its current lamp condition and exact throw ratio are unknown.

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NEC NEC NP40

XGA presentation with a stated ANSI rating

The NP40 is an older 4:3 XGA presentation projector whose installation guide specifies 2,200 ANSI lumens and a 1.8–2.2:1 throw. It uses a 200 W lamp and manual zoom and focus.

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Epson Epson PowerLite 97H

Classroom XGA with dual HDMI and network tools

The 97H is an XGA classroom projector with Epson's separate 2,700-lumen color and white output claims, two HDMI inputs, LAN, and a 16 W speaker. Optional wireless support is for projection and management, not a built-in streaming-app platform.

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ViewSonic ViewSonic LS830

Bright Full HD laser ultra-short throw

The LS830 combines a 0.23:1 ultra-short throw with a Full HD image, 4,500 ANSI lumens, and laser-phosphor illumination. It is a heavy fixed-installation design with an 80–150-inch image range and no documented optical zoom or lens shift.

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JVC JVC DLA-RS48

Full HD D-ILA cinema with motorized lens shift

The DLA-RS48 pairs three Full HD D-ILA devices with JVC's e-shift 2 precision-projection system, motorized 2× zoom and substantial lens shift. It is not native 4K, and the exact brochure reviewed here does not establish brightness.

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Pyle Pyle PRJD903

Low-cost-style multimedia inputs, low native detail

The PRJD903 accepts 1080p inputs but its listed native image is 854 × 540. Pyle lists an LCD/LED lamp, an unqualified 2,000-lumen figure, manual focus, and dual HDMI and USB connections.

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Optoma Optoma HD73

Legacy WXGA home cinema with HDMI and DVI

The HD73 is a native WXGA 1280 × 768 DLP projector with a 1.2× manual zoom and 1.6–1.9:1 throw. Optoma's 1,100 Video Optimised Lumens are not ANSI-labeled.

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Xming Xming Q1 SE

Compact external-source mini projector

Formovie lists 1920 × 1080 resolution, 250 lumens, a 40–120-inch image range, LED illumination, and HDMI, USB, AV, and DC power. The page does not establish native pixels, ANSI output, battery operation, or built-in streaming apps.

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Miroir Micro Projector M45

Battery-powered HDMI portability

A small battery-powered projector for an external HDMI source, with a tripod socket and USB power output for a separate streaming stick. Miroir does not establish native resolution, ANSI brightness, or battery runtime in the shared M45/M55 guide.

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BenQ MW821ST

Short-throw interactive classroom projector

A classroom and boardroom DLP model with native WXGA, 3,000 ANSI lumens, short-throw placement, HDMI, wired LAN, and optional PointDraw interactive accessories. The pen and software package is not assumed to be included with a used unit.

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Optoma TX612-3D

Bright legacy XGA presentation

An older XGA presentation DLP with 3,500 ANSI lumens, conventional throw, manual zoom, analog video connections, and model-specific PC 3D modes. The datasheet does not list HDMI, and the current condition of any lamp or 3D accessories is unknown.

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ViewSonic Pro8400

Bright Full HD presentation and venue use

A Full HD 3LCD projector with 4,000 ANSI lumens, 1.5× optical zoom, two HDMI inputs, LAN control, and stereo speakers. ViewSonic describes network and wireless-display features, but current software and optional adapter support need checking.

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Aiptek PocketCinema V50

Pocket battery projector with memory-card playback

A battery-powered DLP pocket projector with native WVGA, internal memory, SD/SDHC playback, AV and USB connections, and tripod mounting. Published brightness varies by mode from 20 to 50 ANSI lumens, so it is suited to controlled, dim viewing rather than a bright room.

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Canon LV-7260

Legacy XGA presentation with optical zoom

A legacy 4:3 XGA lamp projector with a 2,000 ANSI-lumen rating, 1.6× manual zoom, and analog VGA, component, composite, and S-video inputs. It is best matched to compatible older presentation systems rather than HDMI-first home entertainment.

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InFocus IN112xv

Compact SVGA presentation with HDMI

A compact lamp-based DLP presentation projector with native SVGA, HDMI, manual zoom, and 3D input support. InFocus lists 3,400 unqualified lumens, so that value is not treated as an ANSI rating; a lower native pixel count remains the main image limitation.

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InFocus IN104

Legacy XGA presentation with analog inputs

An older XGA DLP presentation projector with a 210 W UHP lamp, VGA, component, composite, S-video, and RS-232 connections. The exact manual does not establish ANSI brightness, HDMI, or the historical row's 3D claim.

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Epson PowerLite 1985WU

WUXGA meeting-room projector with mirroring

A native WUXGA 3LCD meeting-room model with two HDMI inputs, MHL, LAN, screen mirroring, a 1.6× manual zoom, and Epson's 4,800-lumen color and white output ratings. Those color/white figures use IDMS and ISO methods, not ANSI.

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Sony VPL-XW6000ES

Native 4K laser home cinema

A fixed home-cinema projector with native 4K SXRD, laser illumination, 2,500 unqualified lumens, powered zoom/focus, and powered lens shift. The room needs a conventional throw distance and a separate source; the light-output figure is not ANSI-labeled.

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ViewSonic PJD5255

XGA presentation projector with HDMI

ViewSonic documents a native XGA DLP image, 3,300 ANSI lumens, a conventional 1.96–2.15:1 throw, and HDMI alongside legacy video inputs. Its 4:3 panel and lamp-based design are best judged against presentation content, room distance, and the exact condition of a used unit.

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Sanyo PLC-XW60

Legacy XGA projector with VGA and composite

The PLC-XW60 manual describes a 1024 × 768 three-panel LCD image, manual zoom and focus, and VGA/computer plus composite video inputs. It may suit a legacy presentation setup, but the saved model sources do not provide an ANSI brightness rating or HDMI input.

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Optoma W303

WXGA presentation projector with manual zoom

Optoma's W303 sheet documents native WXGA 1280 × 800 DLP, 3,200 ANSI lumens, a 1.49–1.83:1 throw, 1.2× manual zoom, and HDMI alongside legacy inputs. It is a conventional presentation projector whose resolution, room distance, and lamp condition should be checked against the exact task and offer.

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Optoma GT700 GameTime

Short-throw WXGA home projector

The GT700 GameTime sheet identifies native WXGA 1280 × 800 DLP, 2,300 ANSI lumens, a 0.72:1 short throw, HDMI and analog inputs, and two 5 W speakers. It can place a large image in less room depth than a standard lens, but its gaming-specific latency and a particular used lamp's condition are not established.

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Kodak Pocket Portable Projector RODPJS75

Battery-powered pocket projector with HDMI

Kodak's RODPJS75 manual maps the model to its Pocket Portable Projector and documents native 640 × 360 DLP, 75 lumens without an ANSI label, HDMI, a built-in battery, and up to about two hours of playback. The portability is real, but the low-resolution, low-output image suits dark, small-screen use rather than a bright room.

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Canon Rayo S1

Battery-powered WVGA projector with Android

Canon documents the Rayo S1 as a WVGA 854 × 480 DLP projector with 70 lumens standard and 100 maximum, neither labeled ANSI, plus Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Android 7.1.2, 4 GB storage, and up to two hours of battery playback. App and mirroring compatibility may have changed, so the platform should be checked before relying on it.

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Optoma ZK507-W

Laser installation projector with lens shift

Optoma lists UHD 3840 × 2160 output, 5,000 lumens without an ANSI label, laser illumination, a 1.39–2.22:1 throw, 1.6× manual zoom, and ±15% vertical lens shift. The sheet does not establish the native DMD pixel count, so the UHD line should not be read as proof of a native 4K imaging device.

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BenQ SW921

Bright WXGA installation projector with lens shift

BenQ's SW921 materials document native WXGA 1280 × 800 DLP, 5,000 ANSI lumens, a 1.12–1.8:1 throw, 1.6× manual zoom, vertical lens shift, and dual HDMI. It is a lamp-based installation projector for a measured conventional room, not a battery or streaming model.

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Optoma EH412ST

Full HD short-throw meeting-room projector

Optoma documents the EH412ST as native 1080p DLP with 4,000 ANSI lumens, a 0.49:1 short-throw lens, fixed optics, HDMI and VGA inputs, and a 10 W speaker. It is designed for small meeting rooms and classrooms, but is short throw rather than ultra-short throw and has no built-in app platform.

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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3010

Full HD 3LCD home theater projector with stereo speakers

Epson documents the Home Cinema 3010 as native Full HD 3LCD with 2,200 color and white lumens, a conventional zoom lens, horizontal lens shift, 3D playback, and two 10 W speakers. Its brightness figures use Epson's color and white measurement standards rather than an ANSI label, and a used package may not include the original glasses.

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Dell M318WL

Pocket-size WXGA projector for mobile presentations

Dell documents the M318WL as a compact WXGA LED projector with 500 lumens, 7 GB of storage, an integrated keypad and speakers. Its feature set favors light presentation tasks and quick PC-free display of saved material; the source does not establish a battery, app platform, ANSI brightness rating or current condition.

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Casio XJ-A142

Slim XGA projector for office and travel presentations

Casio documents the XJ-A142 as a 2.3 kg slim projector with native XGA DLP, a 2× optical zoom and a mercury-free laser-and-LED hybrid light source. Its 2,500-lumen rating is not labeled ANSI. HDMI, VGA and composite connections support older and newer presentation sources, while the 4:3 panel and 1 W speaker point to a conventional office role.

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BenQ W1000+

Native Full HD lamp projector with two HDMI inputs

BenQ documents the W1000+ as a separate Full HD home cinema model with a 180 W lamp, manual zoom and focus, two HDMI inputs and a 3 W mono speaker. Its exact model identity remains distinct from the existing BenQ W1000 entry; the checked sources do not establish a brightness value or prove a performance advantage over that model.

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Sony LSPX-P1

Portable ultra-short-throw projector with a built-in battery

Sony identifies the LSPX-P1 as a portable ultra-short-throw projector with native 1366 × 768 SXRD, 100 lm output, autofocus, wireless HDMI and a built-in battery rated for about two hours. It projects a small 22–80-inch image and accepts 1080p input without being native 1080p. Battery health and wireless accessories in a used offer need separate confirmation.

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Acer H7530D

Native Full HD home projector with manual zoom

Acer's H7530D guide describes a native 1920 × 1080 DLP projector with a 16:9 image, 1.2× manual zoom and a conventional 1.51–1.83 throw ratio. Its lamp, 2 W speaker and HDMI plus legacy inputs suit a measured home installation. The checked manual does not establish an ANSI brightness figure.

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ViewSonic PJL7211

Legacy XGA LCD projector for office slides

ViewSonic's PJL7211 manual identifies a native XGA LCD projector with a 190 W UHP lamp, zoom lens, AC operation and VGA/RCA connections. The model-specific guide does not substantiate the listing title's 2,200 ANSI-lumen figure, so brightness remains unknown. It suits legacy presentation sources better than modern high-detail movies.

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XNANO X1

Portable Full HD LCD projector with Android 9

XNANO's X1 page identifies native 1920 × 1080 LCD/LED imaging, Android 9, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and screen casting. Its own page conflicts on brightness, listing 12,000 ANSI lumens in one table and 300 ANSI lumens in the selected configuration and feature text, so this profile leaves brightness unknown. The projector uses AC power and current streaming-app support is not established.

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InFocus IN1501

Compact XGA short-throw projector for business presentations

InFocus documents the IN1501 as a native XGA short-throw projector for business presentations and home video. Its manual lists VGA, HDMI, composite, USB DisplayLink computer input, a rear manual zoom ring and 120% ±5% image offset. The guide does not establish ANSI brightness; USB DisplayLink is not direct USB-file playback.

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NEC NP-V300X

XGA DLP presentation projector with HDMI and a 7 W speaker

The official SHARP/NEC guide identifies the NP-V300X as a native XGA single-chip DLP projector with a 225 W lamp, manual zoom/focus, HDMI, VGA and a 7 W mono speaker. The stated 3,000-lumen value is not labeled ANSI in the checked material. It is a conventional AC-powered presentation model that needs measured room placement.

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Pyle PRJAND818

WXGA Android projector with app download and HDMI

Pyle documents the PRJAND818 as a 5.8-inch LCD/LED home projector with native 1280 × 800 resolution, Android 4.4.4, Wi-Fi and app-download access described by the maker. It lists 3,200 lumens without an ANSI label, manual focus, HDMI, two USB ports and AC power. The old operating system makes current app compatibility uncertain.

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YABER Y31

Native Full HD home projector with wired sources

YABER's manual identifies the Y31 as a native 1920 × 1080 LCD/LED projector with HDMI, VGA, USB and AV connections. It is AC powered and uses manual focus and keystone adjustment. The checked sources do not establish ANSI brightness or a verified throw ratio, so room light and placement should be assessed without relying on headline lumen claims.

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ASAKUKI 455W

Full HD projector with stated 350 ANSI lumens

The model-specific 455W manual transcription identifies native 1920 × 1080 resolution and 350 ANSI lumens, plus 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi, two HDMI ports, two USB ports, AV, and a 3.5 mm audio connection. It uses AC power. The 4K wording describes supported input, not native 4K, and the manual does not establish built-in streaming apps or an exact throw ratio.

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LG PF610P

Full HD webOS projector with 1000 ANSI lumens

LG documents the PF610P as a native 1920 × 1080 DLP projector with 1000 ANSI lumens, a 1.195:1 throw ratio, webOS 5.0, AirPlay 2, Miracast, Bluetooth sound, and two HDMI inputs. It uses a four-channel LED source and manual focus with fixed zoom. It is a portable-lifestyle design but has no documented internal battery.

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LG PH30N

Battery-powered 720p portable projector

LG documents the PH30N as a 1280 × 720 DLP projector with 250 ANSI lumens, an embedded battery rated up to two hours, a 25–100-inch image range, Miracast, Bluetooth audio, HDMI, and USB-A. It is a non-smart model with manual focus and a 1 W mono speaker. Battery life is a model rating, not a promise for an aged unit.

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BenQ EP5920

1080p lamp projector with dual HDMI inputs

BenQ's EP5920 manual documents 1920 × 1080 imaging, a 190 W lamp, dual HDMI, VGA, component and composite inputs, and a 10 W mono speaker. The unit is about 8 lb and uses AC power with manual zoom and focus. The checked manual does not establish ANSI output, exact throw ratio, current lamp condition, or a built-in streaming platform.

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ZDK GC03

LCD projector with HDMI and screen mirroring

The FCC-filed GC03 guide describes a single-LCD LED projector with manual focus, HDMI/USB/AV inputs, Wi-Fi screen mirroring, and a 21 V adapter. The guide lists 1920 × 1080 as a supported input, not the native panel resolution. Native pixels, ANSI brightness, throw ratio, battery, and built-in streaming remain unverified, so this model should not meet hard requirements for those attributes.

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Sony VPL-CH370

WUXGA installation projector with manual lens shift

Sony documents the VPL-CH370 as a native WUXGA 1920 × 1200 3LCD projector with up to 5000 lumens, a 1.5–2.2:1 throw ratio, manual vertical and horizontal lens shift, a mercury lamp, and a 12 W mono speaker. Sony does not label the 5000-lumen figure ANSI. The model is intended for planned classroom or meeting-room installation rather than portable use.

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Optoma W306ST

WXGA short-throw presentation projector

Optoma's model-specific material identifies the W306ST as a native 1280 × 800 DLP projector with 3600 ANSI lumens, lamp illumination, HDMI and analog inputs, and a 10 W speaker. Optoma illustrates a 60-inch image from about 68 cm, supporting short-throw use, but the checked documents do not establish an exact throw ratio. Lamp condition and included accessories are unit-specific unknowns.

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Optoma W311

WXGA lamp projector with conventional optical zoom

Optoma's W311 data sheet identifies native 1280 × 800 resolution, a 1.49–1.79:1 conventional throw, 1.2× manual zoom, a 190 W lamp, and wired inputs. It lists 3200 lumens without an ANSI measurement label, so ANSI output remains unknown. The projector is intended for a measured classroom or meeting-room setup rather than battery use or built-in streaming.

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Pyle PRJLE64

Native WXGA projector with USB media playback

Pyle identifies the PRJLE64 as a native 1280 × 800 LCD/LED projector with 1080p input support, manual focus, HDMI, USB, VGA, AV, and built-in stereo speakers. Its page lists a 120-inch maximum image and 120 V power, but does not state ANSI brightness or throw ratio. USB file playback is documented; a streaming-app platform and internal battery are not.

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Samsung The Premiere LSP7T

Fixed-room 4K UHD ultra-short-throw smart projector

Samsung documents the LSP7T as a 4K UHD laser projector with a 0.254:1 ultra-short throw, 2,200 ANSI lumens, Tizen smart TV, and 30 W 2.2-channel sound. The sheet does not identify the native imaging-device pixel grid, so its 4K UHD output is not represented as native 4K in the matcher.

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ViewSonic PJD8633WS

WXGA ultra-short-throw presentation projector

ViewSonic’s archived PJD8633ws sheet specifies native WXGA, 3,000 ANSI lumens, a fixed 0.375:1 throw, network display features, and a 16 W speaker. It supports close-wall classroom or meeting placement, but the listed smart network functions do not establish a built-in streaming-TV app platform or interactive pen support.

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