Samsung P400 DLP Lumen Pocket Ultraportable Projector (1.9 Pounds)

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8 x 4.8 inches ; 1.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001CHABHW
• Item model number: P400
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,855 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Samsung Ultraportable P400 Projector offers outstanding image projection in a highly compact device that can be easily transported, making it perfect for impromptu business presentations or personal movie viewing. By using an LED light source, the P400 consumes less energy than traditional lamp-driven projectors, saving you money and helping the environment at the same time.

The ultraportable P400 projector is easy to take with you on your travels.

A full set of inputs including VGA and composite video are on the back of the unit. View larger.

Tiny Projector Creates a Big Image
The P400 is a truly portable device, measuring just 5.8 x 2.5 x 5.7 inches (WxHxD) and weighing less than two pounds, making it easy to take wherever you go. You'll be able to give an unplanned presentation on the go or play video games in your hotel room.

But don't let the small size fool you--the P400 projects up to an 80-inch diagonal image with a 56-inch screen height.

SVGA Resolution for Crisp Images
By using a DLP optical engine with an LED light source, the P400 projector produces a crisp SVGA (800 x 600) image with 150 ANSI lumens of brightness. It features a contrast ratio of 1,000:1 and offers a large palette that covers 140 percent of the NTSC color gamut.

The projector has a VGA connector, as well as a composite video connector and RCA phono plugs for stereo audio input. The SVGA resolution makes the projector perfect for watching DVDs and playing video game consoles such as the Nintendo Wii and Sony PS2.

The P400 uses an LED light source that consumes less energy than traditional lamp-based projectors and is mercury free. The LED has a greater than 30,000-hour lifespan, so you won't have to worry about replacing it.

Additionally, because LEDs stay cool, you can turn off the projector and pack it up without having to wait for the lamp to cool down first.

Built-in Speakers for Sound on the Go
Despite the unit's small size, the P400 has built-in speakers that play loudly, so no matter where your travels take you, you'll be able to enjoy room-filling sound even if you don't have other speakers on hand.

Remote Control Included for Quick Adjustments
A remote control is included, giving you easy access to the display settings. For additional convenience, there are also controls on the top of the projector itself.

The Samsung Ultraportable P400 Projector is backed by a one-year warranty.

Throw the P400 into your bag and give impromptu presentations when the occasion arises.

Product Description

Samsung P400 DLP Lumen Pocket Ultraportable Projector (1.9 Pounds)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Surprised!, May 1, 2009

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Daniel W (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung P400 DLP Lumen Pocket Ultraportable Projector (1.9 Pounds) (Office Product)

I bought this as I often give presentations to small groups and wanted a "portable TV" when traveling. I was torn between this and the Dell M109S. I did a ton of research on both items and bought the Samsung in the end, even though it was $200 more. The Samsung is MUCH brighter, has sound, and can be bought from Amazon with its better customer service than Dell.

I used it to watch an entire movie with a group and they loved it. We projected it onto just the plain wall and the brightness was just fine with a lamp light turned on nearby. You won't be able to use it during broad daylight for a movie (presentation perhaps).

The thing I love about it is that it's on full brightness all the time! My friend bought a $1500 projector a while ago and he's always concerned about bulb time, the brightness level, etc. I don't have to worry about any of it. It's so refreshing to have a projector where you don't have to worry at all about conserving the bulb. It's a HUGE stress reliever. That's what you want in a portable projector, one that you can just pack and go and not worry about everytime you use. The bulb will last the lifetime of the projector.

Yeah, the 800*600 resolution isn't HD, but it's ok. It's good enough for presentations and movies. You're never going to use HD for presentations - putting up tons of text onto a screen will drive the audience crazy!

I carry the projector in my laptop bag with all its accessories. So in on medium size bag, I have my Dell M1210, the Samsung P400, and all the necessary wires and power. It's great!

The only negatives are that the power brick is huge! It's about 1/3 to 1/2 the size of the projector. The second negative is the sound. I read reviews that the sound was decent, but it's only decent for presentations. But for movies, it's not the best... having a portable speaker would greatly help. I have the Logitech MM portable speaker which is great and tiny.

And oh! One huge thing that I hadn't read is that the Samsung has a tripod mound. The Dell does NOT. Because these projectors are so small, using a tripod greatly stabilizies the projector.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Price/Value, September 13, 2008

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C. Lee "Jay" (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung P400 DLP Lumen Pocket Ultraportable Projector (1.9 Pounds) (Office Product)

I have it almost 1 month. It works well. Now I can enjoy 100+" Display with this 600+ dollars. Of course, I need to close the curtain when I use this 150 ANSI lumens only project. But don't forget: It's LED, i.e. it is supposed to be used for 10 hrs, 365 days a year, and 5 years long. And it weights 2 pounds only! I am really satisfied with it... as long as it can operate as long as a normal LED product should do.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very good so far, December 5, 2008

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Robson (NJ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Samsung P400 DLP Lumen Pocket Ultraportable Projector (1.9 Pounds) (Office Product)

I was very skeptical because of that LED technology and only 150 lumen

but I have to say I am very nicely surprised. Sure with bright light in the room the image is quite dim but who watch movies during the day??? Same thing and quality as in theater. It can be still visible with full light in the room but when you dim the light quality is like in regular LCD screen, really great colors and contrast.

I was thinking about buying 52 inch LCD TV soon to my living room but I've changed my mind, what for paying over 4 time as much money and have 52 inches heavy, non portable screen when I have 80 inches which I can bring with me in my laptop bag! plus I can watch it anywhere I want, on the wall, on the ceiling etc. It's also great addition for a party, I can display some images or video clips on the wall with music from my computer.

For a moment I was undecided between viewsonic PJ513DB projector which was much cheaper but the cost of the bulb is just not worthy. With samsung I don't have to worry about bulbs at all, and it's half the other projectors weight and it's also quieter. Although the power supply is like a brick :) I definitely recommend it.