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The ViewSonic PJ588D Projector is a XGA Portable Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 3,000 Lumens at its brightest setting with a native resolution of 1024x768 . The internal DLP technology touts higher contrast, less visible pixels and more portability. This projector was first available for purchase in January 2007 and has been by ViewSonic.

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ViewSonic PJ588D Projector Specifications
- MSRP
- $1,599
- Brightness
- 3,000 ANSI Lumens
- Resolution
- 1024x768
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3 (XGA)
- Contrast
- 2,000:1
- Display Type
- 0.70" DLP x 1
- Color Processing
- 8-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
- Data Modes
- MAX 1280x1024
- Lamp Type
- 200W Metal Halide bulb
- Lamp Life
- 3,000 hours / 4,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- RLC-026 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.15x manual zoom , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- No
- Throw Distance
- 3.3' - 32.8' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 23.43" - 273.40"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.80:1 - 2.10:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 11'-12" and 13'-12" from the screen.
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 3.70" x 11.80" x 9.50"
- Weight
- 5.9 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 33 dB / 29 dB
- Internal Speakers
- 1.0 Watts Mono
- Power
- 250 Watts 100V - 240V
- Connection Panel
-
RS232: DB-9pinUSB
- Features
-
2:3 PulldownSoft Carrying Case
- Additional Features
- Auto source detection & auto sync for easy setup. Daylight mode feature optimizes image to ambient lighting. Unplug and go when you're done projecting.
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ANSI LUMENS is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.
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BUYER BEWARE Either this projector's brightness specification does not cite an industry-accepted unit of measurement, or according to our calculations it seems unlikely that this projector is capable of producing the manufacturer's cited brightness specification.
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