Dell 2400 Projector: Pros and Cons Posted on July 25, 2006 By Art Feierman 1. Dell 2400MP Portable Projector Review – Overview - Overview2. Dell 2400MP Physical Tour - Dell 2400MP Physical Tour3. Dell 2400MP Projector Review – Image Quality - Dell 2400MP Projector Brightness - Dell 2400MP Color Accuracy - Projector Sharpness4. Compression Technology - Compression Technology - Basic Video Performance5. Dell 2400MP Projector Review – General Performance - Dell 2400MP Projector Menus - Remote Control6. Dell 2400MP Projector Review – Lens Throw - Lens Throw - Light Leakage - Audible Noise - Lamp Life - Other comments:7. Dell 2400MP Projector Review – Warranty - Dell 2400MP Projector Review - Warranty8. Dell 2400MP Projector: Summary, Pros, Cons - Dell 2400MP Projector: Summary, Pros, Cons9. Dell 2400 Projector: Pros and Cons - Dell 2400 Projector: Pros and Cons - Pros - Cons - Typical Capabilities - Dell 2400MP Summary Dell 2400 Projector: Pros and ConsPros 3000 lumen projector for $1099! Extremely bright for a 5.5 pound projector Very good handling of color, notably Reds and Yellows, the traditional weakness of small DLP projectors Good compression technology Very good overall video quality, except for noise Sharp image Good menus Audio out Lot’s of good, affordable extended warranties to choose from Page Up, Page down presentation control Nice shoulder carry case – well padded Cons Lacks DVI input (few users require one) Lacks 2nd computer input (nice to have, or to have a component video input, in addition to the standard computer input A bit noisy Definitely visible noise on video, in bright areas of the image, detracts from it’s potential use at home. Lacks full remote mousing (some projectors have, other models don’t), but superior, RF remote mousing devices are very affordable, and typically better than included IR solutions Typical Capabilities Remote control Documentation Audio Shoulder case (very nice) is larger than it needs to be, the price you pay for that extra padding Dell 2400MP SummaryThe Dell 2400MP is a great value. It’s an $1100 business projector that has the power to to handle small and medium room presentations with lots of light on, and do a good job for audiences to 400+. It’s colors on presentations are surprisingly good. Its video performance is good enough to seriously interest home theater people that need a bright business projector for rooms with a fair amount of ambient light. (If only it had that extra input.) The remote works well, menus are easy to navigate, and documentation is respectable. When you add it all up, I’m not aware of another projector in it’s general price range, that can claim better price performance. The 2400MP projector gets my highest recommendation, and our Hot Product Award. 1. Dell 2400MP Portable Projector Review – Overview - Overview2. Dell 2400MP Physical Tour - Dell 2400MP Physical Tour3. Dell 2400MP Projector Review – Image Quality - Dell 2400MP Projector Brightness - Dell 2400MP Color Accuracy - Projector Sharpness4. Compression Technology - Compression Technology - Basic Video Performance5. Dell 2400MP Projector Review – General Performance - Dell 2400MP Projector Menus - Remote Control6. Dell 2400MP Projector Review – Lens Throw - Lens Throw - Light Leakage - Audible Noise - Lamp Life - Other comments:7. Dell 2400MP Projector Review – Warranty - Dell 2400MP Projector Review - Warranty8. Dell 2400MP Projector: Summary, Pros, Cons - Dell 2400MP Projector: Summary, Pros, Cons9. Dell 2400 Projector: Pros and Cons - Dell 2400 Projector: Pros and Cons - Pros - Cons - Typical Capabilities - Dell 2400MP Summary Dell 2400MP Projector: Summary, Pros, Cons