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Review – BenQ W7000 Projector
March 23, 2012 | 
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I was able to sit down last week and test BenQ’s flagship projector, the W7000. At ~$2500, it is a direct competitor to the Epson 5010. I’m glad I was able to look at these two projectors soon enough after one another to make a proper comparison. The W7000 projector throws a super bright and extremely sharp image and also includes features like 3D and frame interpolation. Input lag has been a topic of concern with many of the newer projector models, read on to find out how this projector measures up in the game room!
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Review – Epson 5010e Projector
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It’s been a little while since I’ve had my hands on any new projectors, and I was really hoping Art would allow me to get my hands on this one. Up until receiving the Epson 5010e, I had primarily looked at projectors in the $700 -$1400 range. The Epson 5010 retails for ~$2999 and I can tell you – it certainly performs like a projector in that price range. I took a look at the Epson 5010′s younger brother (Epson 3010), and I really liked the image quality, but it suffered from a bit too much input lag to recommend for any serious gaming. I can say that the Epson 5010e is superior to the 3010 in nearly every fashion. Read on to find out more on how the Epson 5010e holds up in the game room.
Game Review – Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
I have been waiting for this release since I first read about it a very long time ago. Oblivion was one of my favorite games for XBOX360 and remains among the top games in my favorites list. No other game at the time had such freedom of game-play or massively beautiful landscapes as Oblivion. Finally, five years later, Skyrim takes the open world RPG genre to the next level and proudly presents itself as a worthy addition to the Elder Scrolls series. Read on for my detailed look at this marvelous game.
Review – Epson 3010 Projector
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Over the past several years, Epson has established a pattern of producing some of the most competitive projectors in class, so its no surprise many were anxious for me to share my thoughts on the new Epson 3010. At $1599 ($1799 for the 3010e), the Epson 3010 fits into the just-above entry-level market and boasts some impressive features (including 3D capabilities) for its price point. Read on to find out how the 3010 holds up in the game room!
Game Review: Portal 2
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I had a bit of a break between reviews so I decided it was a good time to do a game review! I know Portal 2 isn’t brand new, but it’s fairly new and a game whose predecessor is one of my favorites. I played through both the single player campaign and some of the coop online story over the past few weeks. Read on to find out what I thought!
Review – Optoma GT750 Gaming Projector
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Before I left for Austin, I had a chance to sit down and play with the Optoma GT750 projector for a while. Sometimes it takes a little time apart to fully appreciate what you had. One thing is certain, seeing the Optoma GT750 reminded my how much I really enjoyed the GT720.
I found it to be remarkably similar to its younger brother (the Optoma GT720), In fact, I found them so similar it was difficult to take note of the differences without seeing them side by side.
Update! BenQ W1200 Projector: The Scrabble Story
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I apologize for being MIA for a little while. I am in the process of moving to Austin, TX for a new job and have not had time to sit down at all lately. But I do have some updates for you!
Yes, I’ll share the Scrabble story too…
Dual Review – Optoma Neo-i & Optoma PK301
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I’ve had a couple weeks to sit down with these two Optoma projectors and get a good feel for what they can do. This was my first time with any “pico” projector and I spent a good deal of time getting used to the concept before diving into my review. It certainly was interesting to see how these types of projectors perform in a variety of environments.
Product Review – Sony Xperia Play (Verizon Wireless)
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I’m usually pretty up to date with the latest and greatest technology on all fronts, so I’m pretty embarrassed to say I’ve been carrying the same old cell phone around for more than four years! Kudos to LG for making a great phone (2nd generation chocolate) that lasted as long as it did, but I sure am glad to finally get my upgrade.
I’ve stepped into the world of the smart phone, and to celebrate the occasion I’ve decided to do a product review of my Sony Ericsson PlayStation phone, the Sony Xperia Play
Gaming on Projectors – Best or Brightest?
“Best mode” refers to a calibrated mode that focuses on reproducing a picture as accurate to the source material as possible. I takes into consideration many different aspects of the picture – color balance, color saturation, skin tone, brightness, contrast, gamma adjustment, etc.
“Brightest mode” is usually a calibrated mode that focuses more on light output rather than accurate image reproduction.
There is often lots of talk about “best mode” vs “brightest mode”, and they both are useful, so I thought I’d share some of my thoughts on their uses/impact on gaming.