We came into our hands with perhaps one of the most reliable and convenient projectors for the office and toilet business from Acer, which I am happy to talk about in this review.
Unlike home projectors, which provide ultra-high image quality and surround sound, the requirements for office projectors are often much more modest.
Main criteria for a good working project these are:
● to work for a long time
● easy to set up
● The fan was not too loud
● take some space
● could be attached to the ceiling
The Acer X1228i projector does all of the above, plus it displays a decent picture with a maximum diagonal of 300 inches and a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels.
For all its merits, this “workhorse» reasonable price, lamp life is 6000 hours in normal and 10,000 hours in economy mode.
Let’s take a closer look at the Acer X1228i from all sides.
Appearance, characteristics, connection
Device dimensions 313 x 240 x 113.7 mm. Looks compact.
The projector body is plastic, matte black. Fingerprints are practically not saved. The front part is a cooling grille, next to it is a lens with a focus adjustment ring.
At the top there are buttons for controlling and adjusting the projector. They press with a clear click, slightly rounded. Next to the buttons there are three LEDs indicating the operating status of the device, lamp and temperature. There is also a convenient device for adjusting the ring and removing the visible area.
On the back there are ports for connecting external image sources:
● HDMI 1.4.
● USB 2.0 (service)
● Composite video output (RCA)
● Component video input
● VGA input
● Audio line-in
● Audio line out
The presence of USB does not allow you to stream a video or presentation directly from a flash drive; it is needed for firmware updates and other service diagnostics. The Acer X1228i also supports wireless projection using the included adapter, which is stored in a special compartment on the case.
The included wireless adapter is stored in the rear of the case.
Acer X1228i has learned to work around the clock without overheating and is ready for use right out of the box. In addition to the power cable, the cable package includes HDMI and VGA cables.
The projector can also be controlled using a remote control, which is especially convenient if the device is mounted under the ceiling.
This photo shows everything that the manufacturer keeps in the box with the projector.
During operation, the fan noise is at an acceptable level, not too loud. In eco mode, the volume does not reach 27 dB. From my personal impression, I would like to note the quick switching on and off of the device, both processes last literally 5 seconds.
In addition, the projector itself determines the signal source if only one port is used. Built-in power speakers are provided for audio output. 3 W.
In general, the Acer X1228i is built well, the plastic is of high quality, and the body does not creak. The knobs and buttons are reliable, controlling and setting up the projector is easy and convenient.
Settings as shown
The lamp shines brightly, keep your eyes and do not look directly into the lens.
The settings menu can be accessed by pressing the projector body or the corresponding button on the remote control. Next, you can adjust image parameters, including color saturation, brightness, contrast, etc. The menu is Russified, all items are clear.
From the interesting – Acer X1228i supports 3D broadcasting; the menu has a corresponding section for setting up this mode.
The projection is bright and juicy, you can watch movies.
The device supports XGA resolution (1024 x 768 pixels) according to the location of the sides 4:3 or 16:9 and managed to show the image in resolution 1920 x 1200 pixels at a distance of 11.8 m.
The lamp brightness is 4800 ANSI-lumen, contrast level 20,000:1.
The projector also supports many proprietary Acer technologies to improve image quality and color reproduction. For example:
● Acer BlueLightShield level of eye strain way to correct the peak value of blue light reproduction
● Acer LumiSense adjusting brightness and saturation depending on the projected image
● Acer ColorBoost3D provides accurate color reproduction and bright realistic image
● Acer ColorSafe software control of RGB channelsanti-fade picture
This is what the settings menu looks like:
In addition, the Acer X1228i can adjust colors to avoid them changing when projected onto a painted wall.
In fact, you’re unlikely to fiddle with the settings manually because the projector responds automatically. Just plug it into the network and point it at a wall or screen: the Acer X1228i will align the trapezoid itself, and all you have to do is slightly tighten the focus ring for the clearest picture.
General impressions and verdict
Office top for your money.
The Acer X1228i is a true office option. It is unpretentious in maintenance, has automatic quality transformation, and operates quietly. At the same time, it shows a decent picture and will not require lamp replacement for many years, working 24/7.
This is one of those devices that is simply a pleasure to use due to its simplicity and reliability. If you want, show the presentation, if you want, you can turn on the film. For the money, the Acer X1228i is in any case a representative of the 21st century office, and the technology is not suitable for an important aspect.
Today this projector can be bought from 50,000 rubles. For a high-tech device that will help create the right impression on colleagues and partners, this is an adequate price. Think about whether your team may be missing exactly this in order to constantly be more fruitful.
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