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Optoma EP770

3000-ANSI XGA for legacy presentation sources

A 2007-era DLP presentation projector with native XGA, 3000 ANSI lumens, and DVI-D, VGA, S-Video, and composite inputs. Its long throw and DVI-based digital connection suit only a buyer whose room and older source equipment match the panel.

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Optoma X303

XGA with HDMI for older presentation rooms

A discontinued single-chip DLP projector with native XGA, 3000 ANSI lumens, a native HDMI 1.4a input, two VGA ports, and a manual 1.1x zoom. Its 4:3 image and conventional throw fit legacy presentation needs, not high-detail home cinema.

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AAXA Technologies P1 Jr.

VGA pico projection for a very dark room

A discontinued 0.3-pound LCoS pico projector with native VGA resolution, a one-hour battery rating, and local SDHC or onboard media playback. Its 10-ANSI-lumen rating and analog inputs confine it to a small image in a fully dark setting.

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Hitachi CP-X305

XGA for a legacy presentation room

A three-panel LCD projector with native XGA output, a source-listed 2600-ANSI-lumen rating, and a broad analog input panel. It suits older presentation systems when lamp condition and connector needs are checked.

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BenQ MP522

XGA for an older VGA or analog system

A discontinued single-chip DLP projector with native XGA resolution, a secondary-source 2000-ANSI rating, and VGA and analog-video connections. Its role is maintaining compatible legacy presentation equipment.

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Mitsubishi WD390U-EST

Close-wall WXGA for legacy presentation

A discontinued lamp-based DLP model with native WXGA resolution and unusually short placement guidance. Mitsubishi's ISO-rated light output and a secondary source's ANSI label differ, so brightness is left unranked.

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InFocus IN114a

XGA for a conventional meeting-room throw

A discontinued single-chip DLP projector with native XGA, an InFocus 3000-lumen family rating and a secondary source's ANSI label. It offers HDMI and legacy video connections for older presentation rooms.

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Kodak RODPJC100W Pico Pocket Wireless Projector

Battery-powered pocket viewing

A DLP pico projector with a rechargeable battery, Wi-Fi mirroring, and a native WVGA image. The cited 100-lumen figure is not labeled ANSI, so the model belongs in a dark-room portability comparison.

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NEC NP110

SVGA for a basic legacy presentation

A discontinued single-chip DLP projector with native SVGA resolution and a 2200-ANSI model rating. Its 4:3 image and conventional connections fit older equipment better than current high-detail video.

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Optoma PT105 PlayTime

Pocket WVGA for a very dark room

A discontinued LED DLP pocket projector with native WVGA output and a 75-ANSI-lumen manufacturer rating. Its small size is useful only when a modest image in darkness is acceptable.

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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6100

Native 1080p for a fixed home theater

A discontinued three-chip 3LCD home-theater projector with native Full HD resolution and two HDMI inputs. Epson's 1800 color and white lumens are not ANSI-labeled; used-lamp condition needs inspection.

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Epson EX3220

Portable SVGA for older presentations

A discontinued 3LCD portable projector with native 4:3 SVGA output and separate color and white brightness figures. The 3000-lumen values are Epson ratings, not ANSI values or used-unit measurements.

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YABER V5

720p portable projector with wireless inputs

A discontinued LCD/LED model with native 720p output, Wi-Fi mirroring, Bluetooth, and several wired inputs. Brightness claims conflict, so no ANSI value is used for matching.

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FOSA FOSA Mini Projector

Very small native image with broad wired inputs

The model-specific manual lists native 320 × 240 output and 1500 lumens without an ANSI basis. Its compact image range and multiple inputs suit only buyers who knowingly accept low detail and controlled lighting.

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HOPVISION HOPVISION JQ818A

Native Full HD with a wired source set

The exact ASIN page and matching manual identify the JQ818A and list native 1920 × 1080 output. Brightness has no ANSI value, and streaming services require an external source.

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RCA RCA RPJ107 Home Theater Projector

Small dark-room picture with broad device inputs

RCA lists native 800 × 480 resolution and 33 lumens of white brightness. It accepts 1080p HDMI input but does not produce a native 1080p image.

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VIVIBRIGHT VIVIBRIGHT D5000 WiFi Bluetooth

Claimed 600-ANSI Full HD with wireless mirroring

The ASIN-associated manual lists native 1920 × 1080 output, a 600-ANSI-lumen claim, Wi-Fi mirroring, Bluetooth 5.1 and stereo speakers. These are supplier specifications, not measured results.

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MOOKA MOOKA BL69

Listed Full HD for a completely dark room

The BL69 manual lists 1920 × 1080, LED illumination, Wi-Fi mirroring and Bluetooth audio, while warning that it is suitable only in a totally dark environment and not for office documents.

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InFocus InFocus X2

Legacy SVGA DLP for analog equipment

The original InFocus sheet lists native 800 × 600 DLP output, 1600 ANSI lumens in standard mode, and a 1.2× manual lens. It is discontinued and has legacy connections.

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Cheerlux Cheerlux CL760

Listed WXGA LED model with uncertain light output

Seller pages identify the CL760 and list a 1280 × 800 LCD/TFT image, manual focus, HDMI, VGA, audio and two USB ports. Brightness claims conflict and remain unknown for ANSI matching.

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InFocus InFocus ScreenPlay 5700

Widescreen SD DLP for older home-theater sources

The original product sheet lists native 1024 × 576 Matterhorn DLP, 1000 ANSI lumens optimized for video, and conventional throw. No HDMI input is listed.

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ViewSonic ViewSonic PJ550

Legacy XGA with analog presentation inputs

ViewSonic’s sheet lists 3-panel XGA output and 1200 lumens without an ANSI method. The family manual identifies PJ550 separately from the SVGA PJ500 and documents its analog connectors.

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Pyle Pyle PRJG65 Digital Multimedia Projector

Very low native resolution with removable-media inputs

Pyle lists UPRJG65/PRJG65 as an LCD/LED projector with native 480 × 320 output and 150 lumens without a stated measurement method. It accepts 1080p input but does not display native Full HD.

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WiMiUS S1

Compact Full HD model for controlled light

HCinema lists the WiMiUS S1 as a native 1920 × 1080 LCD/LED projector and gives a 310 ANSI-lumen figure. Those are third-party model-record claims, not independent measurements or an official manufacturer datasheet; brightness remains unknown for hard matching.

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Lenovo Smart Projector M1

Battery-powered DLP for small dark-room viewing

Lenovo documents a 200 ANSI-lumen DLP projector with a 7,000 mAh battery, 1.2:1 throw ratio, and Lenovo smart OS. Lenovo confirms 1080p decoding, not native Full HD; a secondary parameter table lists 854 × 480 native pixels, which remains qualified.

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Alvar D502

Portable native Full HD model; candidate revision unverified

The D502/RV500W model record and manual describe native 1920 × 1080 output, 4K input support, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, and a 450 ANSI-lumen specification. These are model-level claims from documents associated with other ASINs; the historical candidate revision and bundle remain unverified.

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VILINICE VL208

Native 720p with HDMI and local media inputs

The FCC-filed VL208 manual gives native 1280 × 720 resolution, up to 1080p HDMI input, an LED source, and video, VGA, HDMI, USB, and SD connections. It does not supply comparable ANSI brightness; the historical candidate revision remains unverified.

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Excelvan CL720

WXGA multimedia projector with legacy inputs

The CL720 manual lists native 1280 × 800 pixels, 1080p input support, two HDMI and USB ports, VGA, AV, component, and analog TV on the CL720 version. Its 3000 'Chinese lumen' wording is not an ANSI measure, and the related CL720D has digital rather than analog TV.

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Optoma ZH403

Full HD laser projector for an installed venue

Optoma documents the ZH403 as a native 1920 × 1080 DLP laser projector with a 4,000 ANSI-lumen rating, 1.3× manual zoom, 1.21–1.59 throw, and portrait/360-degree installation support. The historical candidate ASIN is conflicted across imported model listings, so this is a model-only profile.

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FANGOR F-410

Portable native Full HD model; exact offer unverified

A model manual transcription describes the F-410 as native 1920 × 1080 with 4K input support, Wi-Fi screen mirroring, multiple ports, and a 900 ANSI-lumen claim. Those figures are model-level claims linked to a different ASIN and are not independent measurements or proof of the historical candidate variant.

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Febfoxs JQ450

Full HD home projector with a stated 400 ANSI rating

Febfoxs identifies a JQ450 projector with native 1920 × 1080 output, a 400 ANSI-lumen claim, Wi-Fi screen synchronization, HDMI/USB/AV, and a carrying case. The candidate ASIN and a manual's conflicting speaker and lux figures remain unresolved; no 4K native output is claimed.

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ViewSonic X11-4K

Native 4K short-throw LED home projector

ViewSonic specifies native 3840 × 2160 resolution, a fixed 0.8:1 short-throw lens, and 2400 LED lumens. The LED-lumen figure is not ANSI, and the historical candidate ASIN is associated with a different ViewSonic model in an imported record.

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WiMiUS Top K8

Full HD model with digital geometry controls; exact revision unknown

WiMiUS's official manual catalog lists a K8 download, while a separate transcription identifies Top K8 and claims native 1920 × 1080, 4K input, dual-band Wi-Fi, and digital zoom. The transcription is tied to another ASIN; ANSI brightness, throw ratio, and the historical candidate revision remain unknown.

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GBTIGER 184021501-HZR

Legacy wired inputs; verify the actual unit

A saved used-unit listing identifies this LCD projector and advertises AV, HDMI, VGA, and USB connections. Its resolution, output method, and image-size claims are not reliable enough for performance matching.

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XINDA 2017 Mini Projector

Pocket-sized video for a dark room

An independent 2017 review describes a tiny Xinda projector with an 800 × 480 LCD panel, wired media inputs, and a 1080p input that is downscaled. The exact candidate ASIN and battery configuration remain unverified.

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GYMAN 96+

Tentative WXGA home-theater profile

A reseller identifies a GYMAN LED-96+ projector and lists 1280 × 800 resolution and HDMI, while the old title and listing use different unstandardized lumen figures. The historical ASIN match remains uncertain.

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DBPOWER GP15

Wired inputs and direct media playback

The DBPOWER GP15 guide describes a compact LCD/LED projector with manual focus and keystone, HDMI, VGA, AV, and media-card connections. It does not establish native resolution or standardized brightness.

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Globmall ABOX T22

Exact model name; native resolution unresolved

An imported listing associates the Globmall ABOX T22 title with the historical ASIN, but its 1920 × 1080 display field conflicts with a model page describing 800 × 480 native. Brightness is not ANSI-rated.

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Ivation IV-PJ-PRO3 Series

Pocket DLP with a documented rechargeable battery

The series guide lists an 854 × 480 DLP image, a 2600 mAh rechargeable battery, Android 4.4, and 100 lumens without a measurement standard. The historical -S suffix remains unverified.

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Tronfy TP60+

Basic wired inputs; image performance unknown

The TP60+ manual names HDMI, VGA, AV, USB, and SD inputs and says it decodes 1080p signals. It does not establish native resolution, ANSI brightness, display technology, or battery operation.

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KEEPWISE MV-06 Mini Projector

Portable 720p model with screen mirroring

A model-specific manual transcription lists native 1280 × 720, HDMI, USB, AV, TF, Wi-Fi screen mirroring, and Bluetooth audio. It gives no ANSI brightness or battery specification, and the exact candidate offer is unverified.

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ViewSonic M1 Portable LED Projector

Battery-powered WVGA with flexible placement

ViewSonic documents an 854 × 480 DLP image, built-in battery operation, fixed 1.2:1 lens, HDMI, USB-C video, MicroSD, and 250 LED lumens. The candidate's exact M1 revision and current ASIN are not established.

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NEC M322W

WXGA business projection with manual zoom

NEC identifies the M322W as a 1280 × 800 DLP business projector with a 1.2–2.04:1 throw, manual zoom and focus, HDMI, VGA, USB, and network controls. Its 3200-lumen specification is not labeled ANSI.

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ONOAYO AYO1

Native Full HD with unresolved brightness revision

An AYO1 model manual identifies native 1920 × 1080, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and wired inputs. AYO1 documentation differs on ANSI brightness and keystone details, so the matcher leaves those claims unscored and the candidate revision unconfirmed.

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EUG 660S / X660S+

720p projector with extensive wired inputs

The EUG manual identifies EUG-660S as X660S+ and lists native 1280 × 720, HDMI, VGA, USB, component, analog TV, and manual image controls. Its 2800-lumen figure is not labeled ANSI, and the old candidate ASIN is not mapped to this revision.

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NexiGo PJ06

80-ANSI mini projector for dim rooms

NexiGo documents the PJ06 as a native 1280 × 720 mini projector rated at 80 ANSI lumens, with HDMI, USB, 3 W stereo speakers, and a 24–118-inch image range. Its support page recommends dimmer viewing and describes external streaming sources.

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iCODIS Compact Lite C1

Battery-powered DLP pico projector

iCODIS documents the C1 as a portable DLP projector with native WVGA, 100 ANSI lumens, HDMI/USB/TF inputs, wireless display, and an internal 5200 mAh battery rated for about 120 minutes. The historical candidate ASIN is not mapped to a specific revision.

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Shift3 The Black Series Portable Entertainment Projector

Composite-input portable projector with pivoting handle

The manual indexed to the candidate ASIN identifies Shift3 model 1503048, a portable projector with a pivoting handle/stand, composite A/V input, a built-in speaker, and an image up to 120 inches. Its listed display resolution is not stated as native.

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Sony VPL-VW665ES

Lamp-based native 4K SXRD home cinema

Sony specifies the VPL-VW665ES as a 4K SXRD home-cinema projector with 4096 × 2160 effective pixels, 1800-lumen output, a 280 W lamp, powered 2.06× zoom/focus, and powered lens shift. Sony does not label its lumen figure ANSI.

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LG CineBeam HU715QW

4K laser ultra-short-throw with webOS

LG specifies the HU715QW as a 4K UHD DLP laser projector with a 0.22:1 ultra-short-throw ratio, 2500 ANSI lumens, and webOS 6.0. Its 80–120-inch size range supports a close-wall home setup, subject to careful room measurement.

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ARTlii US-YG600B

WXGA LCD with a conventional throw lens

The US-YG600B manual lists native 1280 × 800 LCD output, up to 1920 × 1080 input, a 1.4:1 projection ratio, manual correction, and HDMI/VGA/AV/USB/TF connections. It does not establish ANSI brightness or a built-in app platform.

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Epson VS315W

WXGA 3LCD business projector

Epson identifies the VS315W by order code V11H431020 and specifies native 1280 × 800 WXGA, 3LCD, and 2600 color and white lumens using IDMS 15.4 and ISO 21118. Its presentation-oriented USB setup and 1.2× optical zoom suit a plug-in meeting room.

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Sony VPL-XW5000ES

Native 4K SXRD laser cinema projector

Sony lists the VPL-XW5000ES as a native 4K SXRD laser projector with 3840 × 2160 effective pixels, 2000-lumen output, a 1.38–2.21:1 throw range, manual 1.6× zoom/focus, and manual lens shift. Its lumen figure is not labeled ANSI.

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PONER SAUND GP16

Compact 720p Wi-Fi mirroring projector

The GP16 manual identifies a 1280 × 720 native projector with 1080p input support, Wi-Fi screen mirroring, HDMI/USB/AV/TF, and 5500 lumens without an ANSI method. The manual is not indexed to the candidate ASIN, so exact offer mapping is unknown.

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Epson Home Cinema 3100

1080p 3LCD cinema with lens shift

Epson identifies model V11H800020 as Home Cinema 3100 and specifies native 1920 × 1080 3LCD, 2600 color lumens by IDMS 15.4, 2600 white lumens by ISO 21118, a 1.32–2.15:1 throw range, and lens shift.

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BenQ W1000

Native 1080p DLP home cinema

BenQ documents native 1920 × 1080 DLP imaging. The datasheet conflicts between 1,800 ANSI lumens in highlights and 2,000 in its specification table, so comparable ANSI brightness remains unknown.

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Epson BrightLink 455Wi with RM Easiteach

WXGA ultra-short-throw classroom projector

Epson maps V11H440020RM to BrightLink 455Wi with RM Easiteach: native WXGA 3LCD, 0.37–0.50:1 ultra-short throw, two included pens but single-user input. Its 2,500 white lumens use ISO 21118, not ANSI.

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Optoma S310e

SVGA lamp projector for presentations

Optoma S310e is a model-identified 800 × 600 SVGA projector with conventional 1.95–2.15:1 optics. Its 3,200-lumen specification has no verified ANSI method, so comparable output remains unknown.

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Sony VPL-VW295ES

Native 4K SXRD with powered lens shift

Sony documents 4096 × 2160 SXRD effective pixels, powered 2.06× zoom, and horizontal/vertical lens shift. Its 1,500-lumen figure is not labeled ANSI, and it uses a mercury lamp.

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TOUMEI C800S

Battery portable smart projector

The filed C800S manual documents an internal lithium battery, Wi-Fi, Android/app access, HDMI, USB, and microSD. It supports 1080p decoding, but native resolution, ANSI output, and throw ratio are not established.

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