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We came into our hands with perhaps one of the most reliable and convenient projectors for offices and small businesses in general from Acer, which I will be happy to talk about in this review.
Unlike projectors for the home, which are expected to enjoy ultra-high picture resolution and surround sound, the requirements for office projectors are often much more modest.
Main criteria for a good working projector these are:
● to work for a long time
● easy to set up
● The fan was not too loud
● took up little space
● could be attached to the ceiling
The Acer X1228i projector meets all of the above, plus it shows a decent picture with a maximum diagonal of 300 inches and a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels.
With all its advantages, this “workhorse” costs reasonable money, and the lamp service life is 6000 hours in normal and 10,000 hours in economy mode.
Let’s take a closer look at the Acer X1228i from all sides.
Appearance, characteristics, connections
Device dimensions 313 x 240 x 113.7 mm. Looks compact.
The projector body is plastic, matte black. There are practically no fingerprints left. The front part is a radiator grille for cooling; next to it is a lens with a focus adjustment ring.
On the top you can find control buttons and settings for the projector. They are pressed with a clear click, slightly convex. Next to the buttons there are three LEDs indicating the operating status of the device, lamp and temperature. There is also a convenient ring for adjusting the zoom in and out of the visible area.
On the back there are ports for connecting external image sources:
● HDMI 1.4
● USB 2.0 (service)
● Composite video input (RCA)
● Component video input
● VGA input
● Audio line-in
● Audio line out
The presence of USB does not allow you to stream a video or presentation directly from a flash drive; it is needed for firmware updates and other service diagnostics. The Acer X1228i also supports wireless projection using the included dongle, which is stored in a special compartment on the case.
The complete dongle for wireless broadcasting is stored in the rear of the case.
The Acer X1228i is capable of working around the clock without overheating and is ready for use right out of the box. In addition to the power cable, the device comes with an HDMI and VGA cable.
The projector can also be controlled using a remote control, which is especially useful if the device is mounted under the ceiling.
This photo shows everything that the manufacturer put in the box with the projector.
During operation, the fan noise is at an acceptable level, not too loud. In eco mode, the volume does not exceed 27 dB. Based on personal impressions, I would like to note the quick turn on and off of the device, both processes take literally 5 seconds.
In addition, the projector itself determines the signal source if only one port is used. For sound output there are built-in speakers with a power 3 W.
In general, the Acer X1228i is well-built, the plastic is of high quality, and the body does not creak. The knobs and buttons are reliable, controlling and setting up the projector is easy and convenient.
Settings as shown
The lamp shines brightly, take care of your eyes and do not look directly into the lens.
The settings menu can be accessed using the button on the projector body, or by pressing the corresponding button on the remote control. Next, you can adjust image parameters, including color saturation, brightness, contrast, and others. The menu is Russified, all items are clear.
From the interesting – Acer X1228i has support for 3D broadcasting; the menu has a corresponding section for setting up this mode.
The projection is bright and juicy, you can watch movies.
The device has support for XGA resolution (1024 x 768 pixels) with aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9 and is capable of displaying images in resolution 1920 x 1200 pixels to a distance of 11.8 m.
The lamp brightness is 4800 ANSI-lumen, and contrast level 20,000:1.
The projector also supports many proprietary Acer technologies to improve picture quality and color reproduction. For example:
● Acer BlueLightShield reduces eye strain by adjusting the peak value of blue light emission
● Acer LumiSense adjusts brightness and saturation depending on the projected image
● Acer ColorBoost3D provides accurate color reproduction and bright realistic image
● Acer ColorSafe dynamically manages RGB channelspreventing the picture from fading
This is what the settings menu looks like:
In addition, the Acer X1228i can correct colors to avoid distortion when projected onto a painted wall.
In fact, you’re unlikely to fiddle with the settings manually because the projector adjusts itself automatically. Just plug it into the network and point it at a wall or screen: the Acer X1228i will align the trapezoid itself, and all you have to do is slightly tighten the focus ring for the clearest picture.
General impressions and verdict
Office top for your money.
The Acer X1228i is truly the best option for office use. It is unpretentious in maintenance, has automatic image adjustment, and operates quietly. At the same time, it shows a decent picture and will not require lamp replacement for many years, working 24/7.
This is one of those devices that is simply a pleasure to use due to its simplicity and reliability. If you want, show the presentation, if you want, you can turn on the film. For the money, the Acer X1228i is an excellent representative of the office equipment needed in the 21st century and will not let you down during important negotiations.
Today this projector can be bought from 50,000 rubles. For a high-tech device that will help make the right impression on colleagues and partners, this is an adequate price. Think about it, maybe your team is missing exactly this to make meetings more fruitful.
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