ViewSonic PJD7828HDL XGA DLP Projector

This thing is Bright! And quiet (enough). The picture is amazing (especially for the price). In a dark room, operating this in normal mode will be too bright for most people (after a while), but it works really well when watching 3D movies. Growing up, projectors weren't practical enough to replace a TV. Now, they are. It was either a 60" HD TV or an HD Projector... THIS projector won. I now have an 84" HD display in my bedroom. And since this projector is bright enough to operate in super eco mode 90% of the time, the lamp should last a very long time. That said, I've compared the PJD7828 the Pro 7827, and although the Pro7827 has more options, it is noticeably dimmer and runs louder than the 7828. The Pro7827 works well in a dedicated theater setting. However, the PJD 7828 works better in settings where ambient light is a factor. Both have louder than expected speakers, and can render great images in the dark. However... although the Pro7827 is more expensive, it does not look as nice nor vibrant (in my opinion) as the PJD7828. The Pro has more features, but falls short in terms of delivering a vibrant picture. It may work best for movies, but for video games or sports, the lack of lumens makes it harder for me to recommend. Therefore... Bang for the buck goes to the PJD7828 (short throw). I've included some images (which really does not do much justice to this projector). Hope this helps 😎👇