ViewSonic PJ503DB DLP Projector

by ViewSonic

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 10 x 4 inches ; 5.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000OLG72U
• Item model number: PJ503D
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,607 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 9, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Brilliantly Affordable Mobile Projector
ViewSonic's PJ503D DLP projector delivers the best entry level performance value in the market. Topping the list of performance features in the amazing clarity of DLP technology. The PJ503D is the right choice for the small offices, classrooms, and even home use. This versatile projector offers 1,500 lumens and a high 2000:1 contrast ratio (typical) in only 5.7 pounds. Multiple inputs, advanced image processing, and support for 720p and 1080i signals let you connect your PC, DVD player and more. The native 800 x 600 SVGA resolution and digital keystone correction ensure that you'll get the best possible image in virtually any setting. The PJ503D is a lightweight, versatile projector that's perfect for those on a tight budget or looking for their first home projector.

Best Low-Cost Value

• Bright in virtually any setting with 1,500 lumens
• DLP technology
• Ultimate video source flexibility
• Advanced video features
• Whisper-mode extends lamp life
• OnView controls for superior screen adjustability

Product Description

ViewSonic PJ503D DLP projector delivers the best entry level performance value in the market. Topping the list of performance features is the AMAZING CLARITY OF DLP TECHNOLOGY. The PJ503D is the right choice for the small offices, classrooms and even home use. This versatile projector offers 1,500 lumens and a high 20001 contrast ratio (typ) in only 5.7 pounds. MULTIPLE INPUTS, ADVANCED IMAGE PROCESSING and SUPPORT FOR 720P AND 1080I SIGNALS let you connect your PC, DVD player and more. The native 800x600 SVGA resolution, digital keystone correction and zoom lens ensure that youll get the best possible image in virtually any setting. The PJ503D is a lightweight, versatile projector thats perfect for those on a tight budget or looking for their first home projector.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The little projector that could., March 30, 2008

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J. DEWATERS "Chef du Jour" (Rochester NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ViewSonic PJ503DB DLP Projector (Office Product)

If you're reading this while searching through page after page of digital projectors, wondering if you should take the plunge - then look no further.
The viewsonicpj503dp is a great place to stop looking. I was taken aback by the value and the quality of this product. I was looking for something multi-functional, as I have young children who watch movies tirelessly, I am a big video game fanatic and my living enviornment doesnt consist of alot of big open space. The flexibility and overall final product this projector delivers at its listed price, might have you shaking your head in disbelief at the price of some of those "top of the line" big screen TVs.
Want a bright picture ? 1500 Lumens. Which means to the layman that even in a room that has a few lights on, the picture this item delivers is very bright. Want a big screen experience ? At 19.4 feet this sucker throws a 150 inch viewable screen. Want the high-def feel ? 720p. Which is what people's hdtv recievers broadcast at for their hd televisions.
In addition to this, it has VGA input (computers and videogames), rca input (the yellow of the three red/white/yellow cords)and s-video input (high def recievers and dvd players). It doesnt even weigh five pounds, it's smaller than your cable box and after rebate it's not even four hundred bucks.
Still not convinced ? Viewsonic packs it with a two-year warranty, and a bulb that will last a whopping 2-3 THOUSAND hours if you run it in economy mode(which looks NO different than reguler mode if your wondering). With the cost of replacement bulbs in other machines reaching into the hundreds, a bulb that costs around sixty bucks and lasts that long is nothing to laugh at.
It doesnt have all the bells and whistles its higher priced brothers do, but who cares ! It's CHEAP. It's FLEXIBLE. It is a great bargain and I encourage you if you've read on this far to take my word for it and make this purchase. Oh, and if you're looking - I have been to about eight of Amazon's competitor sites to see if I could get it a few bucks cheaper and you can't. Amazon sells it twenty five bucks cheaper than everyone else.

Enjoy !

32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Value for money, November 19, 2007

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Sri "iamsri" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ViewSonic PJ503DB DLP Projector (Office Product)

(Would have given a 4.5 rating if available - was a great hit seeing movies and karaoke-ing with friends)
Pros:
1. The cheapest one in its range with added lamp offered in Costco.
2. Excellent display, colors, clarity - am using it in my bedroom on a white wall - 90" display and 12 ft throw as a DVD, VCR and TV screen player - SVGA resolution extremely good at this distance!
3. Very easy setup
4. Has good selection of video input ports (SVid, serial, video in) that allows convenient permutations (refer pt 2)
5. HD compatible per data specs.
(search 'pj503d iamsri' on youtube for a view. Warning: long setup routine)
Cons:
1. No zoom, but you can adjust the distance manually.
2. No speakers ( but does anyone use internal speakers anymore ? :-) )
3. Just below XGA (though SVGA suffices and satisfies for all HD purposes)

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PJ503D DLP Projector, November 5, 2007

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A. Ray (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
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I bought this projector because I needed one quickly for my daughter's birthday and for general family use. I didn't have time to research all the details of the myriad projectors that are out there. It arrived in time for the birthday and I showed a movie out doors. It was GREAT!. I really like this unit! It is bright,1500 lumens, even with a quarter moon and stray light from inside the house. It is simple to use and it is pretty quiet. It is a great projector for the price. (I was also in time for a $100 rebate so that made the whole thing a great value.) I am not a heavy user, so this projector is perfect. Viewsonic is a pretty good name in the consumer electronics industry. I don't think there is a better value out there.