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Acer XD1280D

A projector that will work well in the brightest of rooms

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Last reviewed: April 14th 2007

The Acer is a chunky projector that is based around a bright DLP chip

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The Acer XD1280D is a chunky projector that is based around a bright DLP chip that works well even in a sunny room. It's got a row of input connections that give a choice of DVI, VGA, S-Video and composite, plus an audio connection, USB for the mouse and a VGA output.

Acer supplies cables for all of these connections as well as three power cables, which are handy for travellers, and an adapter to convert signals direct from VGA to component.

The black remote control looks like the sort of hardware that you get with a budget TV. However, it includes a mouse control and laser pointer.

When the projector is running, the zoom and focus control rings are easy to adjust, but even on minimum zoom you'll need to have your screen at least three metres from the projector. With the single supporting foot dropped to the minimum, the picture height is fairly high, so this model favours large meeting rooms.

When the projector is turned on, the cooling fan makes a steady droning noise; it isn't offensive, but is hard to ignore.

Standing in front of the projector we could directly see the cooling fan through the vents, which suggests that the cooling is relatively crude. We measured the jet of exhaust air out of the front at 73-degrees Celsius. When you shut the projector down it spins the cooling fan up to an alarming noise level for up to 30 seconds.

As for the image, it's fine. It doesn't have the depth of colour exhibited by some of the competition, but you won't be disappointed by the Acer and it's certainly up to the task of showing presentations.

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Accessories Remote Computer Control / Cables / Carrying Case / Lens Cap
Additional Information 90 Days Lamp Warranty
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Brightness (lumens) 2600
Colour Grey
Connectivity 15 Pin D-Sub, 3.5mm Output, Composite Video, DVI-I, RS-232, S-video, USB
Contrast Ratio 2200:1
Dimensions 230 x 238 x 123
Display Standard XGA
Features Digital Zoom / Celing Mounting Capability
Keystone Correction 16 Degrees
Lamp Life 2000
Lamp Power 230
Max No of Colours (million) 16.7
Max Projected Image Size 7.7
Max Projection Distance 12
Min Projected Image Size 0.6
Min Projection Distance 1
Native Aspect Ratio Standard
Native Resolution 1024 x 768
Native Resolution (horizontal pixels) 1024
Native Resolution (vertical pixels) 768
Noise 32
PC Connectivity Mac, SVGA, SXGA, VGA
Power Consumption (Operational) 253
Power Consumption (Standby) 14
Projector Type DLP
Remote Control Yes
Speaker Details 1 x 2W Speaker
Throw Ratio 50.4 inch at 2m
Warranty Length 2 Years
Weight (kg) 2.2

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Product Summary

XD1280D

Price at launch

£575

Key specs

Aspect Ratio 4:3 | Brightness (lumens) 2600 | Native Aspect Ratio Standard | Native Resolution (horizontal pixels) 1024 |

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Performs well in bright rooms

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Slightly noisy

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Colours could be better