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    Aaxatech and Optoma Gen2 pico projectors

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by picochan, Sep 15, 2009.

  1. picochan

    picochan Notebook Enthusiast

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    There seems to be a slew of pico projectors coming out now. To my knowledge Optoma and Aaxatech are both on to their 2nd generation of these products. There's been enough reviews I think of the first gen stuff, so lets take a look at the 2nd gen...Optoma Pk-102 vs Aaxatech P2.

    Optoma PK-102
    http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/11/optomas-pk102-pico-projector-slims-down-boosts-connectivity/
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    There doesn't seem to be much difference between this and the PK-101. It's cheaper, but the lumens I'd expect to be the same, and the resolution is still the same, stuck on 480x320. It does have a bigger onboard memory of 4GB and 2000:1 contrast ratio, but would that contrast really be noticeable at 11lumens? The PK-102 is currently offered at $259

    Aaxatech P2
    http://www.aaxatech.com/products/p2_pico_projector.htm
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    While the P2 retains the same onboard 1GB memory, that's all these 2 units share. The P2 is slightly bigger and heavier, but it sports a whopping 33lumens. The battery is bigger to keep it running as long as the P1, and it features an onboard VGA connector now. The resolution has been upped to 800x600 vs the P1 which is 640x480. A vast improvement over it's predecessor but with an increased price tag too at $349.

    So, looking over these 2 units, would you guys agree that the extra cost of the P2 is justified, also, I don't believe the PK-102 includes remote and tripod while the P2 does. Hmmmm.....
     
    picochan, Sep 15, 2009
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  2. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    I may be getting a P2 and if I do you know I will be running it through its paces and then some like I always do with reviews.

    Expect it to be very picture heavy and full of data.

    I think the P2 may be a perfect travel companion with my Wii so I can just turn a plain wall into a game party, I really do not know yet until I see it and test it with my own eyes.

    The P2 to me looks like the first "real" micro projector that may have enough resolution and brightness to make it valid to use in most situations.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Sep 16, 2009
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  3. centrino321

    centrino321 Newbie

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    I have the P2 - it's very good for my use (business presentations) compared to the Optoma and P1 (which left my disappointed).

    Haven't tried it for gaming yet, I guess I'll try some Madden on it when I have some time. Here's my review:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=425894
     
    centrino321, Oct 16, 2009
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