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Anker Nebula Nebula Prizm II Full HD projector

Compact Full HD home viewing

An AC-powered LCD projector with native Full HD and a 200 ANSI-lumen rating. Its manual focus, 1.4:1 throw, USB playback, and HDMI favor a compact dark-room setup over bright-room projection or battery portability.

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ViewSonic PJD7525W LightStream WXGA projector

High-output WXGA for meetings and classrooms

A discontinued lamp-based DLP presentation projector with native WXGA, an ANSI-labeled rating, manual zoom, and extensive wired connections. Its conventional throw needs measured room depth.

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Toshiba TDP-XP2U XGA DLP projector

Legacy XGA for VGA-era presentations

A discontinued DLP presentation projector with native XGA, an ANSI-labeled output rating, and analog video connections. It uses a conventional zoom lens and lamp rather than HDMI or streaming apps.

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BenQ MH733 business projector

Bright native Full HD for wired meeting rooms

A lamp-based business DLP model with native 1080p, a source-labeled 4,000 ANSI-lumen rating, and a conventional zoom lens. It is designed around connected presentation sources rather than battery use or streaming apps.

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AAXA M6 portable projector

Battery portability with a native 1080p image

A compact LED projector with native Full HD and an internal battery. AAXA's guide limits battery operation to Eco mode, so Bright and Standard modes require a power connection; its LED-lumen figure is not an ANSI rating.

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InFocus Work Big IN32 projector

Legacy XGA for a fixed presentation setup

An older DLP business model with native XGA, a 2,000 ANSI-lumen rating, and wired computer-era connections. Its conventional placement and aging lamp make room measurement and unit inspection central.

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Epson BrightLink Pro 1430Wi interactive projector

Touch-enabled WXGA projection close to a board

A 3LCD interactive system with native WXGA, finger touch, dual pens, and an ultra-short-throw lens. Epson's color and white lumen figures use IDMS and ISO methods rather than an ANSI label.

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ViewSonic PJD5223 XGA projector

Older XGA format for basic presentations

A lamp-based DLP model with native XGA, an unqualified 2,700-lumen figure, and a conventional lens. The saved sheet does not label its output ANSI.

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Epson Pro Cinema 4050 projector

Motorized home-cinema optics with pixel-shifted 4K output

A 3LCD lamp projector with a native Full HD imaging base, Epson 4K enhancement, powered zoom, and lens shift. Its separate IDMS and ISO brightness figures are not ANSI lumens.

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NEC NP-V332X XGA projector

ANSI-rated XGA for meetings and classrooms

A lamp-based presentation projector with native XGA and a 3,300 ANSI-lumen specification. It uses conventional placement and wired sources rather than an internal battery or app platform.

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ViewSonic PX725HD home projector

Full HD theater image with conventional placement

A lamp-based home projector with native 1080p, an unqualified 2,000-lumen figure, and a standard zoom lens. Its brightness is not presented as ANSI in the saved source.

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Sanyo PLV-Z60 home theater projector

720p theater image with lens shift and long zoom

A lamp-based 720p home model with an ANSI-labeled 1,200-lumen rating, a wide manual zoom, and optical lens shift. It requires conventional room distance and an external source.

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LG PB61U portable LED projector

Compact WXGA with a digital TV tuner

A small AC-powered LED projector with native WXGA, a built-in digital TV tuner, and USB media playback. It is portable in size but has no documented internal battery or streaming-app platform.

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Epson Home Cinema 2250 projector

Full HD home viewing with Android TV included

A lamp-based 3LCD projector with native 1080p, an included Android TV streaming device, vertical lens shift, and a conventional zoom lens. Epson's color and white figures are not labeled ANSI.

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Epson EpiqVision Mini EF-100B laser projector

Compact laser illumination with external streaming source

A small laser-lit Epson projector with 2,000 color and white lumens under IDMS and ISO methods. The manual describes connecting an external streaming device; native horizontal pixels remain unasserted here.

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Optoma UHZ45 laser projector

Laser light source and 4K UHD output

A home and business laser model with 4K UHD output, 3,800 unqualified lumens, a conventional 1.5–1.66:1 throw, and 1.1× manual zoom. Native imaging-device resolution is not established here.

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ViewSonic PX703HD home projector

ANSI-rated Full HD for home video and gaming

A lamp-based 1080p home projector with 3,500 ANSI lumens, low-latency gaming features, and a 1.13–1.47:1 conventional throw. It uses an external video source.

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Optoma HD142X Full HD home projector

Full HD home cinema with an ANSI-rated lamp

A lamp-based DLP model with native 1080p, 3,000 ANSI lumens, 1.1× optical zoom, and a conventional throw range. It depends on an external source.

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ViewSonic PJD5126 SVGA projector

Legacy SVGA for simple computer projection

A DLP presentation model with native SVGA and an unqualified 2,700-lumen output. Its long conventional throw and lamp make it a niche fit for older sources.

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Ricoh PJ WX2130 WXGA projector

Portable WXGA presentation with compact lamp optics

A small lamp-based Ricoh projector with native WXGA, a 2,700-lumen figure stated under JIS output methods, and a 1.1× zoom. It is portable in size but mains-powered.

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ION Audio Projector Plus portable projector

Cordless picture for brief, casual viewing

A battery-equipped 800 × 480 RGB projector with HDMI and USB playback. ION lists about two hours of video use and 45 color lumens; that output is not an ANSI rating, so choose it for modest, dim-room images rather than a bright-room screen.

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AMOOWA 168 portable mini projector

Battery mini projector with an ANSI-labeled rating

The model guide specifies 854 × 480, 200 ANSI lumens, a 7,000 mAh battery rated up to 100 minutes, and Android 7.1. App-service compatibility and exact wireless-source behavior should be checked rather than assumed.

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Optoma ML1050ST+ short-throw LED projector

Bright short-throw portable presentation

A WXGA DLP projector with 500 ANSI lumens, fixed 0.8:1 short-throw optics, autofocus, RGB LED illumination, and USB/microSD media playback. It is AC-powered and accepts HDMI/MHL sources; it is not an ultra-short-throw or battery model.

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InFocus IN26+ XGA short-throw projector

Bright XGA for a short-throw presentation room

An older lamp-based DLP projector with native XGA, up to 2,400 ANSI lumens, 1.1× manual zoom, and a 0.57–0.63:1 short-throw range. It needs a measured screen gap and a checked lamp; short throw is not ultra-short throw.

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RCA RPJ161-COMBO home theater projector with fold-up screen

Basic projector bundle with a fold-up screen

A small 800 × 480 LCD/LED home projector with HDMI, USB, and TF media inputs. RCA reports 33 lumens by IDMS and 33.1 white lumens by ISO 21118, not ANSI; the product package includes a fold-up 100-inch screen, though an individual offer may differ.

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BenQ MW820ST ultra-short-throw classroom projector

Ultra-short-throw classroom with optional interactivity

A WXGA lamp projector rated at 3,000 ANSI lumens with a 0.49:1 UST lens. BenQ documents optional PW01 PointWrite interactivity for up to four users; the projector offer must not be assumed to include that separate kit.

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Acer P1273 XGA DLP projector

Legacy XGA for a fixed presentation room

A lamp-based XGA projector rated at 3,000 ANSI lumens, with 1.1× manual zoom and HDMI/VGA-era connections. Acer's saved sheet does not establish a throw ratio, so check screen distance and the lamp state on an individual unit.

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InFocus ScreenPlay 8602 Full HD home theater projector

Full HD home cinema with optical lens shift

A lamp-based DLP home projector with native 1920 × 1080, horizontal and vertical lens shift, and a 1.494–2.279:1 zoom lens. InFocus lists 1,400 video-optimized lumens without an ANSI label; inspect the lamp and shift mechanism on any used unit.

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Excelvan RD-802 pocket LED projector

Tiny LED projector for basic local playback

An LCD/LED pocket projector with native 480 × 320 resolution, 60 unqualified lumens, manual focus, and HDMI/VGA/USB/SD/AV inputs. The guide does not confirm ANSI brightness, battery operation, or throw ratio.

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BenQ PB6240 XGA DLP projector

Legacy ANSI-rated projector for wired presentations

A lamp-based DLP model with native XGA and 2,700 ANSI lumens. Its older wired presentation design may fit an existing installation, but current lamp hours, ports, lens condition, and package contents need verification.

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Magnavox MP601 home theater projector

Basic LED projector with Bluetooth audio

A native 800 × 480 RGB LED projector with HDMI/USB/microSD playback, Bluetooth 4.1, and a DC adapter. The manual's 2,000-lumen claim is not ANSI-labeled; throw ratio and app support are not established.

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AAXA Technologies P2-B pocket pico projector

Battery pocket projector with local media playback

A native 854 × 480 DLP pico projector with a built-in battery, LED source, fixed 1.2:1 throw, and local media player. The reviewed material does not provide an ANSI rating; current battery runtime and condition depend on the individual unit.

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InFocus IN3136a WXGA network projector

High-output WXGA for a fixed presentation room

A lamp-based WXGA DLP projector rated at 4,500 ANSI lumens, with 1.5× manual zoom and a 1.45–2.17:1 conventional throw. LAN control and wired inputs target installed presentation use, not built-in streaming.

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BenQ MX528E XGA business projector

Wired XGA projector with dual HDMI

A lamp-based XGA projector with 1.1× manual zoom, dual HDMI inputs, and a 2-watt speaker. BenQ's reviewed model source does not establish ANSI brightness or exact throw ratio, so those facts remain unknown.

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XGODY A40 native Full HD home projector

Native Full HD home projector with Android

XGODY lists native 1920 × 1080 LCD/LED projection, Android 9.0, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and 9,000 unqualified lumens. ANSI output, throw ratio, battery operation, and app-service certification are not established by the manufacturer page.

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Epson PowerLite W39 WXGA classroom projector

WXGA classroom projector with method-labeled output

A lamp-based 3LCD model with native WXGA, 1.30–1.56:1 conventional throw, manual focus, and 3,500 color lumens by IDMS plus 3,500 white lumens by ISO 21118. Those figures are not ANSI ratings.

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Anker Nebula Mars Lite portable projector

Battery projector with ANSI brightness and a resolution conflict

An RGB LED projector rated at 500 ANSI lumens, with a built-in battery rated up to three hours, Linux, and a 1.2:1 throw. Anker sources conflict on native resolution—1280 × 800 in the manual versus 1280 × 720 in its support table—so pixels remain unknown.

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AAXA Technologies M5 WXGA portable projector

Battery portable with native WXGA and unqualified lumen output

The M5 combines a native 1280 × 800 DLP image, RGB LED illumination, local media playback and built-in battery operation in a compact body. AAXA calls its output 900 lumens without an ANSI method; do not compare that number as ANSI brightness.

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BenQ MH535A Full HD business projector

1080p business projector with a conventional zoom lens

BenQ's MH535A datasheet specifies native 1920 × 1080, 3600 lumens without an ANSI label, a 1.37–1.64:1 throw ratio, 1.2× zoom, and two HDMI inputs. The series sheet has separate columns for three models; use the MH535A column only.

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WiMiUS P62 Full HD home projector

Autofocus Full HD model with casting and an ANSI conflict

WiMiUS documents native 1080p, autofocus, keystone adjustment, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, HDMI ARC, and a need for an external TV stick for streaming apps. The historic candidate's 480-ANSI claim conflicts with the official page's 500-ANSI wording, so ANSI output stays unknown.

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Vivitek Qumi Q2-Lite LED pocket projector

Very small 720p LED projector with ANSI output listed

Vivitek's legacy Qumi Q2-Lite page lists native HD 720p, up to 300 ANSI lumens, a 1.55:1 fixed lens with manual focus, HDMI, and a 1.1-pound body. It uses AC power and an LED light source; no battery or streaming-app platform is documented.

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XGIMI Halo portable Full HD projector

Battery Full HD portable with Android TV and conflicting brightness bases

XGIMI documents a native 1920 × 1080 DLP image, Android 9 with Chromecast, a 1.2:1 throw ratio, and a 59.454 Wh battery. Its official materials use 600–800 ANSI, 600 ISO, and 800 ANSI descriptions; no single brightness value is asserted.

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Ask Proxima C315 presentation projector

Legacy meeting-room projector with conventional zoom placement

The manufacturer-authored C315 quick-start guide documents a lamp-based projector with manual zoom and focus, standard room-distance tables, and computer and analog-video connections. The saved guide does not establish native resolution or a lumen rating, so both remain unknown.

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Artograph Inspire 1200 digital art projector

Battery art projector with native Full HD and built-in drawing grids

Artograph's user guide specifies native 1920 × 1080, a 1.2:1 throw, 32 grid overlays, and a rechargeable battery rated for three hours in Eco or 2.1 hours in Standard. Brightness is listed in lux, not ANSI. This art-reference tool does not map to the finder’s standard projector roles.

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BloBlo CP801 portable Full HD projector

AC-powered mini projector with manual Full HD and external media inputs

The CP801 FCC filing ties the model to Shenzhen Hifun Technology. Its user manual identifies native 1920 × 1080, LED illumination, 70 W use, HDMI/USB/AV connections, mirroring, and AC power. No ANSI lumen rating or streaming-app platform is established.

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Sony VPL-VW715ES native 4K home theater projector

Native DCI 4K with motorized lens controls for a dedicated room

Sony documents three 4096 × 2160 SXRD panels, a motorized 2.06× zoom and focus, broad powered lens shift, and a conventional 1.38–2.83:1 throw. Its 1800-lumen high-lamp figure is not labeled ANSI; the model uses AC and a mercury lamp.

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BIGASUO V511 Full HD home projector

Native Full HD with Wi-Fi mirroring and an unverified brightness claim

The V511 manual specifies native 1920 × 1080, LED illumination, 4D/4P keystone, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI and USB, and AC power. It recommends about 80 inches at 9.84 feet. The candidate's 420-ANSI claim is not substantiated in the manual.

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Epson VS335W WXGA 3LCD Projector

WXGA presentation projector with 3LCD imaging

Epson specifies the VS335W as a 1280 × 800 3LCD projector with a 200 W UHE lamp and a 1.30–1.56 throw ratio. The manufacturer lists 2700 color lumens and 2700 white lumens, but does not label those values ANSI. It is an older presentation-oriented design with conventional room placement; the precise condition and lamp life of any individual unit must be checked separately.

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SooPii Cube Portable Projector

Battery-powered WVGA projector with Android TV

The Cube guide identifies an 854 × 480 DLP image, a stated 150 ANSI lumens, an internal battery rated up to two hours, and Android TV 9.0. Its portable format and integrated platform support a compact, dark-room viewing setup, while low native resolution and light output place a clear limit on image size and ambient-light tolerance. App availability and battery condition should be checked for the specific unit and region.

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WiMiUS W1 Full HD Projector

Native Full HD with manual focus and wired inputs

The W1 manual identifies an LCD projector with native 1920 × 1080 resolution, manual focus, LED illumination, and HDMI, USB, and AV connections. It does not establish the candidate title's 480-ANSI claim, an exact throw ratio, a built-in battery, or a streaming-app platform. This is therefore a Full HD format match for an external-source setup only where the buyer can first confirm brightness and room geometry for the particular unit.

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Artograph Flare150 LED Projector

Compact 720p projector with a published distance chart

The Flare150 manual identifies model PH150A, a 1280 × 720, 16:9 image, and a body weight of about 0.46 kg. Its projection-distance and screen-size table is useful for arranging a compact creative setup. The source is a seller-hosted copy of the model manual and does not establish ANSI brightness, battery runtime, or streaming apps. A stable support surface and an external image source should be part of the buying plan.

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RCA RPJ060 Portable Projector

Battery portable with multiple legacy inputs

The FCC-filed manual identifies the RCA RPJ060, an 800 × 480 RGB projector with LED illumination, a built-in lithium battery, and a stated 45 ANSI lumens. It lists HDMI, USB, AV, and VGA connections and an image-size range of 37–150 inches. Separate promotional sources give conflicting output and runtime details, so this guide keeps to the manual and makes no runtime promise. Its low resolution and output favor small, dark-room use.

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BenQ MS535A SVGA Business Projector

Lamp-based SVGA projector with standard meeting-room throw

BenQ specifies an MS535A DLP projector with native 800 × 600 SVGA resolution, lamp illumination, and a 1.94–2.32 throw ratio. The official page uses conflicting brightness labels: its heading says 2600 lumens while the detail table identifies 3600 ANSI lumens, with a different unqualified value in the family datasheet. This review leaves ANSI output unknown. The model is a conventional room-distance presentation option, not a verified bright-room choice based on one selected figure.

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ViewSonic PJ458D XGA Portable Projector

XGA portable design with stated 2000 ANSI lumens

ViewSonic specifies the PJ458D as a 1024 × 768 XGA DLP projector with 2000 ANSI lumens, a 1.57–1.89 throw ratio, and a 200 W lamp. The specification sheet describes an ultra-portable body and lists an AC supply, but it does not establish a built-in battery. Its XGA format and lamp output support a business-presentation comparison; measure the conventional throw and check the condition of the exact unit before use.

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ARTlii Octopus Portable Projector

Lightweight 720p projector with HDMI and USB

The manual tied to the candidate ASIN identifies ARTlii model HK-OctopusW-US with 1280 × 720 display resolution, HDMI and USB connections, a built-in 2.5 W speaker, and a body weight of 1.28 lb. It describes adapter-powered operation but does not establish an ANSI brightness number, battery runtime, or exact throw ratio. Treat it as a compact external-source projector and verify the power arrangement and image placement for the specific unit.

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AAXA BP1 Portable Projector

Battery projector with local media and multiple inputs

AAXA's BP1 manual specifies a 12,000 mAh battery with up to 360 minutes in ECO mode, 100 LED lumens, RGB LED illumination, a 10–60-inch image range, manual focus, Bluetooth 5.0, a 12 W speaker, USB and microSD playback, and HDMI-compatible/USB-C video input. The 100 LED-lumen output is not ANSI, and the manual does not provide a native panel resolution. This is a self-contained portable media tool whose image detail and brightness basis should remain qualified.

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ASUS P2B LED Portable Projector

Battery-powered WXGA projector with a 1.1:1 throw

ASUS's P2-series manual distinguishes the P2B and specifies 1280 × 800 WXGA DLP imaging, RGB LED illumination, 350 lumens (not ANSI), a 1.1:1 throw ratio, 20–120-inch image range, and a built-in battery pack. It also supports USB and microSD local media. Battery runtime is not stated in the reviewed pages, and the documented light-output unit is not ANSI. It is a portable option when room geometry and a modest image target fit.

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Pokitter Lemonade Portable Projector

Compact real-720p portable model

Pokitter Japan's launch announcement names Lemonade, describes one-hand portability, and distinguishes a real 720p image from maximum 1080p input support. It cites images up to 100 inches but does not establish ANSI brightness, throw ratio, light-source type, battery operation, or integrated streaming. Its linked Amazon listing uses a different ASIN from the historical candidate, so this entry is model-level context with an exact-model search link rather than an offer match.

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BenQ MS614 SVGA Business Projector

SVGA presentation projector with an explicit ANSI rating

BenQ's MS614 manual and datasheet specify native SVGA 800 × 600, 2700 ANSI lumens, a 1.86–2.04 throw ratio with 1.1× zoom, and a 210 W lamp. HDMI, USB, and video inputs support an external-source presentation setup. Its conventional placement and lower native resolution suit basic slides better than fine-detail video. The lamp's age, condition, and the contents of any individual offer must be checked separately.

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Vivitek D795WT Extreme Short-Throw Projector

Classroom DLP projector with documented 0.19:1 close placement

The Vivitek D795WT combines native WXGA imaging and 3000 ANSI lumens with a 0.19:1 extreme-short-throw lens. Its classroom-oriented inputs, 10 W mono speaker, and lamp design suit a fixed board or meeting setup when wall geometry and legacy connections match.

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