Testseek.co.uk have collected 41 expert reviews of the Epson MG-850HD and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Epson MG-850HD.
January 2012
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41 Reviews
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Pictures are bright enough to watch in ambient light
Docks Apple devices and plays all the media within. Movies sound great and look even better. Simple controls on both the projector and its onscreen menus. Clever “coffee break” button pauses the video but turns the image white so you can find your way in
iPad use requires a clunky plastic bracket. Remote doesn't work with apps like Netflix, and only some of its buttons are backlit. Some of the best thirdparty video apps aren't compatible
The MG850HD is an HDcapable projector with integrated speakers and a cradle for the iPod/iPhone/iPad, The docking cradle will charge your iDevice, and you can navigate your media via the projector remote. You can view purchased/rented video content from the iTunes store, as well as YouTube video, Dual USB ports allow for media playback via a computer or USB storage device, Two lamp modes all
The MG850HD does not have a 1080p resolution. It's a 720p projector, The projector doesn't have as many advanced picture adjustments as you get in a higherend model, It lacks RS232, IR ports, and a 12volt trigger, There are no lensshift controls, and zoom/focus are manual.
A 100-inch HD display for $799? That's essentially what the MegaPlex MG-850HD brings to your table, along with the ability to easily watch and listen to entertainment content from your iDevice and other mobile devices. Granted, you don't get a 1080p re...
Hideable dock. Sounds great even at ultra-loud volumes. Crystal-clear image. HDMI port.
Expensive. Between air filters and lamp replacements it takes more maintenance than a TV. Position of iOS device on the back of the projector can be impractical.
The MegaPlex is as much a lifestyle commitment as it is a brag-worthy cinema setup. You’re not just buying into a projector, but a screen to project onto, a seating arrangement that won’t block the display, and blackout curtains if you plan to watch ...
The Epson Megaplex MG-850HD should find its way into a lot of families. The MG-850HD has the traditional Epson good color balance in any mode and its brightness enables it to be used successfully in almost any lighting condition. It's also compact, ligh...
Very good data and video image quality, Docks with and projects from your Apple mobile device,
A little too heavy to be easily portable, Could use a VGA connector to use with computers that lack an HDMI port,
The Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD is an iPhone-friendly home entertainment projector with data presentation chops; it handled both data and video with aplomb. ...
Abstract: Home theater and home entertainment are very different beasts. Epson makes projectors for both. Their new MegaPlex MG-850HD is the latter, a home entertainment projector that's designed for family fun in the living room. Perfect for video games or movi...
Abstract: Epson’s $820 MegaPlex MG-850HD home entertainment projector is making a convincing argument for my post-Christmas gift card cash. It’s such a good little performer for its price that its integrated Apple device dock – an undeniably useful feature that’...
Loud fan; iTunes video must be fully loaded to iOS device; Choppy video when mirrored from Mac over USB, $1,199.00
If you’re looking to watch the video on your iPad or iPhone on a screen up to 320ines across, the MegaPlex MG-850HD can accommodate. The direct mirroring of your Mac’s desktop with audio to the projector over USB is handy, but the speed of the connecti...
Abstract: Innovation is an ever present facet of the tech scene, but rarely seen on projectors. Epson bucks this trend by releasing the first 3LCD HD-Ready home cinema projector that sports an iPod docking station.Press the panel at the back of the projector (29...
