Best Buy $399 Toshiba TDP-S8UC02 Projector Review/Questions
I recently purchased this Toshiba TDP-S8UC02 projecter on Black Friday at Best Buy for my Boyfriend for christmas. It's an upgrade to the TDP-S8U, and very comparable to the TDP-T9U. I have a few questions(bottom of page) and wanted to know if anyone else has this projector and how do they like it. The information on Best Buy's Website says that the Specs are as follows(best buy isn't the most accurate website to get specs from, but it's not available from Toshiba because it is a BB exclusive):
Specs
* ±15° digital keystone correction for distortion-free images
* 2000 lumens of brightness; 2000:1 contrast ratio
* 35" to 254" viewable screen size (diagonal); 4.5' - 36.1' projector distance; 1.93-2.13:1 throw ratio range
* Supports HDTV and DTV signals, including 480p, 720p and 1080i, plus standard 480i
* Manual zoom control
* 200W lamp with approximately 3000 hours lamp life
* Inputs: 1 RGB, 1 composite video, 1 S-video, 1 stereo mini jack
* Outputs: 1 stereo mini jack, 1 D-sub 15-pin
* Ultraquiet operation (31 decibels in low mode)
* Remote with batteries included
* Built-in 2W speaker
Product Details
* Warranty Terms - Parts 2 years limited
* Warranty Terms - Labor 2 years limited
* Product Height 3.7"
* Product Width 9.1"
* Product Weight 4.4 lbs.
* Product Depth 8.3"
* Display Type DLP
* Screen Size Up to 254"
* Throw Ratio Range 1.93-2.13:1
* Maximum Resolution 1024 x 768
* Native Resolution SVGA (800 x 600)
* Aspect Ratio 4:3
* Brightness 2000 ANSI lumens
* Inputs 2 RGB, 1 composite video, 1 S-video, 1 stereo mini jack
* Digital Keystone Correction Yes
* Zoom/Focus Control Manual
* Lamp Life Up to 3000 hours
* Outputs 1 stereo mini jack, 1 D-sub 15-pin
* Speakers Included Yes, built-in
* Accessories Included Remote, batteries, A/V, audio and RGB cables, soft carry case
QUESTIONS
1)After doing research, I notice that if a projector has a Max Res of 1024x768 and supports HDTV signals, they can produce 16:9 pictures AND 4:3, Right?(assuming the Native Res. provide by BB is incorrect)
2)If the resolution is 1024x768, wouldn't this be XGA rather than SVGA, and what is the difference?
3)If you input a Widescreen HDTV source(says it's an HD DLP Projector), doesn't it project as a 16:9?
4) Does it sound like it's worth the money, or should I just return it and get something else within a + $300 range?
5)Did anyone else purchase this projector and already try it out? Are you happy with it? Pros....Cons?
If someone knows of a review already done for this specific projector please let me know.
I have never owned a projector before so I don't know very much about them, any information would be greatly appreciated.
Kat
