Epson Home Cinema 3500 1080p 3D 3LCD Home Theater Projector
Installation is about as simple as it gets.
Unbox the projector and its container box of cables, instructions and 3D glasses.
Plug the projector in, and then plug in whatever your media source will be.
Turn it on, hit the right button on the remote and its on.
The projector is BRIGHT. Like, movie theater bright and the image is as sharp as anything I think I've ever seen on a television set.
The science of projectors has come a long way.
I actually think I prefer this image over my 60" LG mounted in my bedroom. I have a tv show that's gorgeous, with amazing photography (Skins Fire) and it has never looked better than it does on my wall.
I plugged in an Xbox 360 and there was no delay, nothing but really lovely projection. All the details of Halo popped out at me and it felt like I was playing a game in the movies.
I did not get to test the 3d capability (I don't have access to any 3d media at present) but at the brightness level offered, I have no question that it will be very good.
Usually, 3d content looks dull. If anything I may have to tamp down the image brightness. Its really bright.
When I tested the unit, it was night, and there is not a lot of light coming into the basement from windows even at midday but the projector is bright enough that I think it would serve its images fine even in a very well lit room.
The blacks are deep (I cannot tell if they are perfect, they're perfect enough for me!)
The sound: The unit has its own speakers. Usually, when it comes to a projector, the speakers are add-ons because the manufacturer assumes you will hook up some kind of alternate sound system. I may still do that, but there is no hurry.
The sound coming from the unit is luxurious, lovely and can be turned up to nearly painful levels.
My only complaint: the projector size is large.
You will need a significant footprint to contain it...even if its on the ceiling. But the reality is that I believe this is a significant workhorse, not a toy meant to be toted from meeting to meeting.
Its meant for movies and television, games and televised concerts. Its meant to be the defining center of a living room where a family will gather round to enjoy....whatever. And this projector delivers.
