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Epson MovieMate 55 480p 3LCD Home Theater Projector with Built In DVD Player

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I wrote a scathing review of my experience in purchasing this product, at first, when Electronics Expo, the Amazon-vendor, would not accept a return on this product. My decision to return it was based immediately on observing the "screen door" appearance (resolution)compared to another DLP model a friend let me borrow and try. Also, the zoom feature wasn't as good. Having said that, though, the convenience of this design, with the DVD player and sound built in, is a very nice thing, and in the end, I decided to keep it and make use of it for that reason alone. I also got an email and phone number from Electronics Expo trying to make good on the deal. The rep was reachable by phone, and tried to make me happy. I recommended they find a way to say "you may not return this item if you purchase it" show up somewhere on the cart check-out page before you click "complete purchase." So, let the buyer beware.Epson MovieMate 55 Portable 3LCD Home Theater Projector with Built In DVD Player

The Epson Movie Mate is a tremendous product. Instead of purchasing a large screen LCD or plasma television, I opted to go this route. Let's face it - these days, everything is online. Hook your laptop right up to this bad boy and grab your instant play Netflix or check out the latest offerings on Hulu. It's absolutely amazing! The contrast ratio on this puppy is only 1:300 but it's all you need. Consider that a commercial theatre is usually just 1:150 - why would you need 1:1000????

I got this projector about a week ago and here's what I can say so far
1. The Model 55 is very easy to set up. The Quick Start user's guide is very good and it took me about a minute after I got it out of the well-cushioned package to show a movie on DVD.
2. Everything, including the PC and TV inputs, worked flawlessly.
3. The device is very portable with carrying handles built in
4. Controls on the remote are predictable and logical. I spent little time referring to the user's guide.
5. The video quality is quite good and almost up to TV LCD quality
6. Having stereo loudspeakers in the unit works very well and makes the system very portable. Sound quality is reasonably good.
It's too early to tell about reliability, but right now it looks like Epson has a hit on its hands. It's priced right and easy to use.

This unit is being tauted as the next step up from the Moviemate 30 and has a brighter bulb! BIG DEAL. The Moviemate 30 had: Horizontal and Vertical Lens Shift - The 55 does not! This is almost impossible to even line it up on a wall let along the 80 inch screen! The so called 5.1 dts virtual surround sound is PATHETIC compared to the Moviemate 30's 2 10 watt stereo speakers. This unit has 8 watt speakers and arent even Jensen like the older 30s model! The older model also had OPTICAL zoom, this one has DIGITAL! LAst but not least for a slap in the face, the older model had an output for a subwoofer - this DOESNT - just an output for amplifier! ARGH! The only thing they did to this was make it black and add a handle. VERY DISAPOINTED EPSON as I was gonna send this back and get the 72 but will wait for that ones price to drop further. My advice - IF you can find the Epson Moviemate 30s GET THAT ONE!

I purchased this machine for the sole use of using it outside for "drive in" movie nights. So far I've used it for so much more. Yes, we have had one night without rain and were able to use it. We had a backyard of very happy teenagers watching scary movies until the wee hours of the morning. Then, we played Wii on it and just for giggles, I hooked it up to my laptop to see what viewing pleasure could be found on that. AMAZING. This is the EASIEST projector I have ever used. The sound quality is incredible. Picture is terrific and the FUN is absolutely priceless. I also purchased a blow up screen for outdoor use and a pull down screen for inside making it a very versatile item. My entire family is enjoying this projector. I've only had this item for a few weeks, but so far everything about it is perfect! For me, this is best item I have purchased in a very long time.

Great purchase. Worked right out of the box and my husband didn't even need the instructions! we use it for the backyard with an inflatable movie screen and the volume is great - didn't even need to hook up extra speakers. Highly recommend, well worth the money.

I was nervous about spending so much money on a projector, but I can honestly say that I am very, very pleased with the MovieMate 55. It is extremely easy to set up, very portable, and projects sound far better than you would expect. I have used this projector both indoors and outdoors. Inside, you can project the image on just about any wall you want...both light colored and dark colored walls work! Outside, it is a dream come true. Last summer my family and I looked forward to "drive-in" night. Weekends we'd be out there beneath the starlight with the movie projected up on the wall of our barn. The image was great (crisp and vibrant) and even outside the sound was terrific.

The noise from the fan is barely audible at the 'theater' setting, which works fine both inside and outside.

This is a great buy, guaranteed to give you hours and hours of entertainment. Electronics Expo shipped it promptly and very carefully so that it wouldn't be damaged in transit.

My Movie Mate 55 arrived about 3 weeks ago and we watched about 15 movies on it to date. Some I played right thru the machine, some thru another DVD player and some from my Satellite Dish Network. Picture was awesome from all sources. Easy to set up, adjust and control. One thing I wish were better is there is no RCA jacks for audio out when playing a DVD from the machines DVD slot but the built in speakers work well if you are not looking for Surround Sound from your main system. You can by-pass this by plugging a splitter in from the headphones jack out to your system to get Surround Sound from your main system. Another thing I wish they did was put a "Users Guide Book" with full details instead of the DVD Info Disk which is best read from ADOBE Reader. Other than that, this is an AWESOME Machine for home movies. Portable, Packaged Excellant for delivery and bright clear picture makes this a Great Buy.

3 YEARS LATER ! JAN.,2012 -- STILL WATCH MOVIES EVERY WEEK-END {FRI. SAT. SUN.}
@ 3 MOVIES PER NITE AND THIS MACHINE (MOVIE-MATE 55) IS STILL WORKING LIKE NEW AND
I STILL LOVE IT!

I purchased this item for a client to be used in a kids'bunkroom, using it with the Epson Duet screen. Works great! Will also be ordering another one for a client for outdoor "movie night" Have to be careful as to placement in room though and consider distance to screen and where to place the projector. Client loves it. Wasn't too pleased with Amazon's delivery. I was supposed to have gotten free 2 day Prime shipping, but didn't. I wound up paying for the 2 day shipping and it took longer than 2 days. Emailed Amazon about this, first response was not helpful. Emailed again with all information and there was no reply. A little disappointed in customer service.

We bought this in a panic to show a video presentation at a banquet after the school projector was found to be too problematic.

Fingers crossed, we set this Epson Movie Mate 55 up in front of a 110 inch screen of white photo background paper, plugged in a computer speaker set with sub woofer, turned it on and stuck in a DVD. WOW! It was awesome. From 100 feet away the picture was bright, clear and just stunning. The sound was awesome as well.

This player performed flawlessly! The DVD player makes it all worth the not too expensive price! Banquet saved.

My husband plans on using this to view music video DVDs outside in the summer time on the 110 inch screen. He thinks the picture is better than our big screen TV. And its way more portable.

Pros: compact, light, has sound, good video, no computer needed, good remote control, good settings for different lighting situations, great picture. Quiet Cons: none so far.

Highly recommended.