Epson PowerLite S1 Multimedia Video Projector

Product Description

What if there was a projector that could deliver the brilliant, full-featured performance that your business presentations require - all in a sleek, economical model? Meet the Epson PowerLite S1. This multifunctional SVGA performer offers an extraordinary value. In fact, it's so affordable, you may want to purchase one for each department, plus one to take on the road. With a convenient carrying handle, this ultraportable is easy to transport. Compatible with both Windows and Mac OS systems, it facilitates flexible setup in any setting with multiple inputs for both computer and video presentations. And, with 1200 ANSI lumens and a 400:1 contrast ratio, it offers remarkable image quality, even in well-lit rooms. Designed by the world leader in high-performance projectors, the Epson PowerLite S1 delivers a phenomenal value without sacrificing quality or performance. And, it's backed by legendary Epson reliability, so you can be sure your projector will keep up with your most demanding presentation requirements.

Amazon.com Product Description

Early Adopters Pick: July 2003. The S1 from Epson is a price-busting portable projector that delivers brilliant, full-featured SVGA performance, under $1,000.

With a footprint of just 14.6 by 10.4 inches, the S1 sets up on nearly any convenient surface and weighs just 7 pounds, making transportation painless. An SVGA native resolution of 800 x 600 ensures that projected images retain their clarity even at great distances, while 24-bit color support of over 16.7 million colors results in accurate, true-to-life images. A monitor out capability lets you display images on both the projected screen and on a monitor simultaneously, while compatibility with both PC and Mac operating systems ensures that your presentations a snap to set up, no matter where you are. The 400:1 contrast ratio provides sharp detail, and 1,200 ANSI lumens of brightness results in projections that are easy to see from anywhere in the room. The 132 W UHE lamp provides over 2,000 hours of lamp life, while the internal power supply consumes 180 watts during normal operation and just 5 watts in stand-by mode.

The S1 has a variable aspect ratio of either 4:3 or 16:9 and an adjustable projection screen size of 30 to 300 inches. The digital zoom/manual focus lens has an F-number of 1.4 and an f-number range of 16.6mm, which combine with digital keystone correction of plus or minus 15 degrees to help achieve accurate, in-focus projections across the entirety of the image. The S1 supports NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, M-PAL, N-PAL, PAL60, SECAM, and HDTV formats, the latter including 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i. Mini DIN, RCA, and mini D-sub signal inputs and an RS232C control input are provided. The internal fan emits less than 33 dB of noise during normal operation, while the internal 1-watt mono speaker provides a clear, intelligible internal audio output. The remote operates at a distance of up to 19.7 feet and provides control over a wide range of projector functions. The S1 also comes backed with a two-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Projector, power cable, computer cable, projector remote control with lithium battery, presentation remote control, soft carrying case, air filter, CD-ROM, Quick Setup Sheet

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic Value!.......2004-09-27

I love my Epson Powerlite S1. I use it regularly for PowerPoint presentations in office settings and as a big screen TV in our home theatre.

For PowerPoint it does a tremendous job, providing clean, crisp images. For home theatre the room can't be too bright in order to see all of the detail, but that's a small concession to make for a projector that offers ease of use, very good quality, affordable replacement bulb price, and enough power to get the job done - all for under $1000. Very tough to beat this deal!

Awesome projector for the price........2004-04-11

I saw a review about this projector about a year ago on a tv show called screen savers,which airs on tecTv.They gave it a good review so i gave it a try,AN LOVED IT.I only bought it to watch dvd's on an it works perfect for that.I have a huge wall in one room of our house an simply painted the wall white an use it as the screen.A 20 foot screen no less.It's the ultimate home theater,just add your surround sound an boom.No reason to ever leave your house for the movies again.Yes the lights do need to be low,or in my case i like it dark.But its got a great picture an more then worth the price.We've had nothing but fun with it ever since i bought.Its the perfect projector for those on a buget or for anyone that just dos'nt like to waste a lot of money on something like watching movies..............

Good projector!.......2004-04-08

I purchased this projector two weeks ago and I am very pleased with it. When I connect it to my computer the image is very bright and I do not need to darken the room much at all to view it. The room needs to be a bit darker when viewing TV or DVD/VHS movies. My son uses it to play GameCube games--which is really fantastic because of the size of the image! However, for some of the games (Lord of the Rings) we really need to darken the room to see the screen well.

I have used LCD projectors for the past five years in educational settings. This is the first one I have purchased and I am extremely pleased with it. The only negative comment I can make about it is that the zoom feature doesn't change the size of the image by much. I wanted to set the projector on a stand near one wall and project it to the wall on the other side. When I do this the image is bigger than the wall space and I can't change its size by much using the zoom feature. Instead I have to move the projector into the middle of the room and operate it from there. Even with this inconvenience, I still think it is an excellent projector and so far I would recommend it to anyone who wants to see beautiful color images larger than life!

I love mine........2004-03-16

How many people do you know who have 100inch tv's and paid less than $1000. I'm guessing not too many. I guess a picky person could find some faults: not as bright as a tv in a well lit room, no manual lens zoom, makes more noise than a tv. Still I really do love mine. It takes up about 1/100th of the space of a large tv, I can pack it in a backpack if I want to take it to a friend's, I can move apartments without hiring 5 movers to cary it down the stairs, I can play 4 person video games (Mario Kart Double Dash!) and everyone gets their own 50 inch tv, the colors are brilliant, and the price is decent enough.

Go buy one and you won't be unhappy.

S1 Hit of the Party.......2004-03-02

This is a great product.

We had more than 250 digital photos submitted by our Harley Owners Group members to be used in a continuous-loop slide show during a recent party.

We mounted the S1 in a loft and projected the slide show onto a wall 25 feet away making a huge display of the photos. The S1 was on for more than seven hours, performed flawlessly, projected sharp images, was easy to hook up to a laptop computer (the source of the images). The simple operation of the S1 made set up and adjustments quick.

We later used the S1 in our living room to watch a DVD on a 70-inch movie screen. The projector was hooked into the video-out RCA jack on the DVD player. Total set up time: Less than 3 minutes. Again, flawless operation and extremely good picture.

Product Description

For brilliant, full-featured performance at an extraordinary value, the Epson PowerLite S1+ offers the ideal solution. With 1400 ANSI lumens, three 0.5" Epson LCDs, and a 500:1 contrast ratio, this SVGA model offers remarkable image quality, even in well-lit rooms. And, with a digital zoom, keystone correction, and monitor out capability, it provides incredible versatility. Its user-friendly control panel and remote control make operation easier than ever, while its convenient handle makes it easy to carry from room to room. Compatible with both Windows and Macintosh systems, this economical, 7 lb ultraportable facilitates flexible setup in any setting with multiple inputs for both computer and video presentations.

Amazon.com Product Description

With a footprint of just 14.6 by 10.4 inches, the S1+ sets up on nearly any convenient surface and weighs just 7 pounds, making transportation painless. An SVGA native resolution of 800 x 600 ensures that projected images retain their clarity even at great distances, while 24-bit color support of over 16.7 million shades results in accurate, true-to-life images.

A monitor out capability lets you display images on both the projected screen and on a monitor simultaneously, and compatibility with both PC and Mac operating systems ensures that your presentations a snap to set up, no matter which platform you're offered. The 500:1 contrast ratio provides sharp detail, and 1,400 ANSI lumens of brightness results in projections that are easy to see from anywhere in the room. The 130-watt UHE lamp provides over 2,000 hours of lamp life, while the internal power supply consumes 200 watts during normal operation and just 5 watts in standby mode.

The S1+ has a variable aspect ratio of either 4:3 or 16:9 and an adjustable projection screen size of 30 to 300 inches. The digital zoom/manual focus lens has an F-number of 1.4 and an f-number range of 16.6mm, which combine with digital keystone correction of plus or minus 15 degrees to help achieve accurate, in-focus projections across the entirety of the image.

The S1+ supports NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, M-PAL, N-PAL, PAL 60, SECAM, and HDTV signal formats, the latter including 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i. Video inputs are similarly diverse, with RCA, S-video, and component video; plus stereo RCA audio. The internal fan emits less than 33 dB of noise during normal operation, while the internal 1-watt mono speaker provides a clear, intelligible internal audio output. The remote provides control over a wide range of projector functions. The S1+ also comes backed with a two-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Projector, power cable, projector remote control with lithium battery, presentation remote control, computer cable, air filter, soft carrying case, quick setup sheet

Customer Reviews:

A Real Workhorse!.......2007-03-13

Use this in my classroom, it has been on all day, every schoolday for the past FOUR years on the original bulb! (knock wood)
Wonderful machine.

Great Basic Video Projector.......2007-01-19

It's a very usefull video projector, my wife use it for her conferences of 20 to 50 persons and it looks great. I personally use it wiht my XBox in a big white wall and it makes complete different game experince. It is a basic video Projector, with basic features but just enough for my wife and myself and the best is the low price!

Great value, Great picture!!!.......2006-02-27

I've had my Powerlite S1+ for a little over a year now, and I have virtually no complaints. Through some creative shopping, (ie. pricematching and mail in rebates) I only paid about $350 for this projector. I have it permanently mounted in the ceiling of my basement and have a screen that is about 113" diagonal. It has over 1000 hours of use now, and everybody that has been over to watch a movie on it has been totally blown away and they all want one. As far as the $100 component video cable from epson, I was worried about this too until I found a local company that makes custom data cables. I paid $13 for a 15 foot cable that works beautifully. Initially I thought maybe when my bulb wore out I would upgrade to a higher end projector, but now that I've had so much enjoyment out of this over the last year, I'm planning on sticking with it and just buying a new bulb or two.

doctor16.......2006-02-19

This is a magnificent projector, "A lot of bang for the buck" I have been using it since I bought it almost a year ago and have nothing but good comments for the machine. Every one of my neighbors have enquired about it once they see it in action.

Practical and versatile.......2005-09-05

I bought this little projector mostly to attend on-line classes with, and to have a way to play games when my brain was full (which is very often;)). I also wanted a way to watch TV without having a big & ugly TV in my home office. A projector seemed the best solution, so I gave it a go.

The Epson has generous connectivity options, which allowed me to hook it up to numerous video sources simultaneously, and then switch between them all (yeah!). I have it as S-Video from my cable system's DVD R/W recorder, computer / component video from my main computer, and the 3-RCA video/audio (composite) connectors from my x-box.

In fact, the Epson sits right on top of my x-box, making for a highly cool, highly compact gaming unit with awesome capability. It takes a few minutes to transition from gaming in a fishbowl to playing in a life-size environment & getting accustomed to so much motion. Screen is plenty bright, though some of the darker interior scenes from the likes of Halo-1 are best played with the lights down (my screen is about 6 X 8 feet, 1.83 X 2.44m).

The device has fittings for ceiling mounts, but I'm more inclined to the portability of the included carrying case, if anything.
Switching between the video channels is either by hand-held remote or via the little control panel situated on top of the Epson. There is a second remote that is for operating your computer's mouse for presentations, including page up/down & L/R clicking, and it works great on xp pro with the included IR (InfraRed) USB receiver. Sounds complicated but installation was all of plugging the little IR cable/module into a USB port & then playing with the neat-o mouse remote. This is great for remotely fast-forwarding through commercials when playing DVDs through a computer. The projector has IR receivers fore and aft, BTW.

The main remote controls the video input selection, speaker volume (including mute), on-screen menu (very easy to use, with lots of selections for picky people), freeze video, a handy one-button color mode (Theater, Presentation, etc), Aspect ratio (2 settings), and ZOOM.

Video quality largely depends on the type of video input you apply to the Epson, with composite at the low end, s-video in the middle, and computer / component as highest picture clarity. The differences between these input types are about an order of magnitude, everything else being equal. By all means opt for computer / component input! Its like night and day as far as video quality goes.

Presentation fonts come through crystal clear, as do digital images, and watching a cable program or DVD on the unit is great fun (especially through the computer / component video port, where the picture is crystal clear). Although not what you would build a breathtaking home theater system around the Epson is nevertheless a practical, fun, truly plug & play projector that will connect to just about anything and go.

5-stars, among the entry-level projectors.

Product Description

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Average customer rating:

AMAZING AND WONDERFUL SYSTEM!!

Great for $129.00

THE BEST SYSTEM U CAN BUY..UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!

A $250 system with $400 system sound quality

A $250 system with $400 system sound quality

JVC MX-GT88 Compact Shelf System (Silver)

Manufacturer: JVC
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

3-CD changer with play exchange, 45-preset FM/AM tuner, and dual-well cassette deck

460 watts total power: 70 watts x 2 (left/right), 160 watts x 2 for separate powered 8-inch subwoofers

3 preset and 3 manual equalization settings and simulated surround sound (dance/club/hall/stadium)

Auxiliary stereo analog input lets you hook up an MP3 player, minidisc player, or VCR

Includes full-function remote control and all required speaker wires

ASIN: B00008Y1VV

Product Description

JVC is one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of sophisticated audio, video and related software products. Building upon a wealth of technologies the company is moving decisively to offer appropriate solutions for the multimedia age. To remain at the forefront of the audiovisual industry into the 21st century, JVC is marshalling its resources to create the ultimate in appealing, cost-competitive products.PRODUCT FEATURES: 460 Watts total power; Bi-amped: (160W x 2 for Subwoofers + 70W x 2 for Main Speakers); Sound Turbo for maximum performance; Extended Super Bass; 8" cone subwoofers; S.E.A. (3 Modes) Rock/Pop/Classic.

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Looking for a compact stereo system with slamming low-end authority? Look no further. Whether JVC's MX-GT88 can really be called "compact" may open to debate, but rest assured that the system houses a three-disc carousel changer, a dual-well, full-logic cassette deck, an FM/AM tuner with 45 presets (30 FM, 15 AM), as well as 70 watts per channel for the speakers and a rafter-rattling 160 watts per channel for the system's two large-diaphragm subwoofers.

The speakers are in many ways the focal point of the MX-GT88. Each speaker is outfitted with a 4.75-inch cone woofer, a two-inch cone tweeter, and an additional 7.875-inch cone subwoofer with six-layer voice coils for extra efficiency. The subwoofers even get their own separate, three-position level control.

And no, the massive "giga-tubes" perched atop each of the MX-GT88's speakers aren't jet engines, though they're definitely designed to move air. These ports enhance the system's bass response, working with the high-powered amplifier to deliver low end down to 30 Hz, a full octave of sound below the range commonly achieved by compact stereos.

The CD player offers play exchange, letting you swap two discs while the third plays, and 32-track programming. A single-bit digital-to-analog converter delivers your music with clarity and punch. CD synchro-start recording makes copying discs to cassette a cinch. Three preset equalizer curves and four simulated surround sound settings (dance/club/hall/stadium) grant flexibility in tailoring the system's sound to personal musical preferences.

What's in the Box
Main unit, two SP-MXGT88 speakers (each with two attached eight-foot speaker wires), RM-SMXGT88J wireless remote control, two AA remote batteries, FM wire antenna, AM loop antenna, user's manual, safety instructions, and a product registration card.

Customer Reviews:

AMAZING AND WONDERFUL SYSTEM!!.......2004-07-10

Wow, I'm a definite JVC man for the rest of my life! I just recently upgraded from their 240 watt system to this baby and it has blown me away with it's amazing sound and bass power! The built in giga tubes are amazing and just sitting on the bed between the two speakers while jamming you can seriously feel like a high wind is blowing through at you from two sides! THEY HAVE SO MUCH POWER!! No other system will wow you like this system (well I'm sure the systems that are even higher wattage than this one from JVC will!) GET ONE NOW IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A STEREO SYSTEM!!Q

Great for $129.00.......2004-05-04

We just picked this up at our local Target for a clearance price of $129.00. We needed something for our pool gazebo where we entertain a lot. For the price, its a great sounding system. It was a simple out of the box setup and sounds just right, and it really rocks!!!

THE BEST SYSTEM U CAN BUY..UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!.......2004-04-08

Truly amazing. This system was a STEAL..and I mean a BIG steal. For only $200..amazing. This is everything you could be looking for. The Highs are great with the tweeters and the midrange sounds awesome. But of course the BASS is the big thing about this system. AWESOME BABY!! Has 3 levels u can choose from for the subwoofers and a TURBO SOUND feature which ROCKS. The bass is unbelievable. It will literally "rock" ur crib. I've said rock 2 times now, but I'm not a rock fan..this system is great for Hip Hop and Rap. Rich,smooth,quality,crystal clear music on this baby. MP3s sound SOOOOOO much better and sound like tracks from the studio!! You can turn this baby's volume on full blast! It's GREAT!! The system is stylish and just a blast to play with and use. VERY EASY setup. No stress at all about it. 460 WATTS of Heaven. I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone who is thinking of buying a high quality sound system. GO GET IT!

A $250 system with $400 system sound quality.......2004-03-12

The Sonys I tested, one came with 1 subwoofer, the other with 2 subwoofers. Both of the system were good until if I listened to jazz, the bass was too harsh, still in the more heavy metal music range. However, playing disco or club music was fine with the Sonys.

Okay, back to this wonderful JVC system. The second I turned up the volume of this JVC, the mid-range was smoother than the Sonys, the basss was softer than the Sonys, that was up until the moment I realized that there was the Super-Bass button and I pressed it, it was in the level 2 super-bass level, and it was the decisive point. The bass was deeper, smoother, more controlled, more powerful and better suited to different kind of music than the Sonys. In my opinion, the Sonys are only good for heavy metal and games.

This JVC is versatile for different kind of music. I have not mentioned the treble, which was excellent and crisp as well. After I brought it home, I enjoyed jazz music, club music, classical music, and other music types.

Yet, the appearance leaves some room for desire. Despite the good silver color, I do which that the JVC has more higher class appearance than the rest of the competition (such as Panasonic, Philips) which usually try so hard to compete for nowadays young gamers who like audio systems that look FUNNY.

Besides, the JVC does not come with Karaoke function, which is disappointing since no mini system nowadays offer karaoke functions anymore, even Aiwa has abandon the market for the gaming market and put USB input function instead.

All in all, sound-wise, this is the system one should seriously consider for under $250. You save money for not having the need to buy a separate subwoofer and you save space as well. And with 460 Watts total output, you can't go wrong with turning up the volume higher and higher until you feel every wall around you is dancing and shaking.

A $250 system with $400 system sound quality.......2004-03-12

I have been shopping for a mini system for over half a year. When the Sony came out with 240Watts with a 120 Watts subwoofer, I thought that was the best system under $250. However, what changed my mind was the superior sound quality of this JVC system.

The Sonys I tested, one came with 1 subwoofer, the other with 2 subwoofers. Both of the system were good until if I listened to jazz, the bass was too harsh, still in the more heavy metal music range. However, playing disco or club music was fine with the Sonys.

Okay, back to this wonderful JVC system. The second I turned up the volume of this JVC, the mid-range was smoother than the Sonys, the basss was softer than the Sonys, that was up until the moment I realized that there was the Super-Bass button and I pressed it, it was in the "level 2" super-bass level, then it was the decisive point. The bass was deeper, smoother, more controlled, more powerful and better suited to different kind of music than the Sonys. In my opinion, the Sonys are only good for heavy metal and games.

This JVC is versatile for different kind of music. I have not mentioned the treble, which was excellent and crisp as well. After I brought it home, I enjoyed jazz music, club music, classical music, and other music types.

Yet, the appearance leaves some room for desire. I do which that the JVC has more higher class appearance than the rest of the competition (such as Panasonic, Philips) which usually try so hard to compete for nowadays young gamers who like audio systems that look "funny".

Besides, the JVC does not come with Karaoke function, which is disappointing since no mini system nowadays offer karaoke functions anymore, even Aiwa has abandon the market for the gaming market and put USB input function instead.

All in all, sound-wise, this is the system one should seriously consider for under $250. You save money for not having the need to buy a separate subwoofer and you save space as well.

Yet, JVC, please perfect it by making a up-scale appearance the very next time and a karaoke function.

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