Taiwanese electronics giant Acer recently launched its first LED model projector named the K330 projector. It features a 500 lumens LED lamp, and its footprint is small in size than a magazine. The resolution of the K330 projector is WXGA 1280 x 800. It has a 4,000:1 contrast ratio. Just like any other projector, the K330 also features the HDMI, composite and component inputs. Besides the usual inputs, Acerâs latest projector is also PC compatible and has optional WiFi and SD card and USB port.
What is it?
The K330 projector launched officially by Acer recently is the companyâs first LED model. Featuring a 500 lumens LED lamp, this projectorâs footprint is smaller than a magazine. The WXGA 1280 x 800 resolution and 4,000:1 contrast ratio makes the K330 a good projector. It has HDMI, component and composite inputs. The K330 projector is PC compatible and it also features optional WiFi slot. Acer has also integrated the SD card and USB slot in this projector with a stereo audio output.
Acer claims that the K330âs LED light can last for around 20,000 hours. It is less power consuming as it consumes only 1W in standby mode. Acer is marketing the K330 as a home entertainment model, which is also suited for those who want to travel with their projector in tow. This projector supports several multimedia files including MPEG4. It allows the users to deliver their presentations by directly connecting a memory card to the projector.
Key features
The Acer K330 LED projector offers 500 lumens of brightness. This HD ready projector weighs only 2.73 lb. This device can be used as a home entertainment model and is a perfect thing for those who want to travel with their projector. The visuals delivered by the K330 are clear and appealing. The 1280Ã800 WXGA resolution and 4000:1 contrast ratio helps this projector reproduce crisp visuals. The color saturation and the ColorSafe II technology developed by Acer are used by this projector to ensure image accuracy.
This portable projector allows the user to deliver their presentation by connecting the USB directly to the projector. The dimensions of the Acer K330 projector are 8.6-inches (W) by 6.6-inches (D) by 1.8-inches (H). The maintenance cost of this lightweight projector is very less because it has s no lamp to replace. The 20,000-hour LED life means that this projector can be used for long-term. This projector features 24p Film Support and it is capable of projecting image ranging from 30 to 100 inches from a distance of around 8.3 feet.
Whatâs innovative?
The Acer K330 is one-of-a-kind because not many LED projectors available in the market can boast of 500 lumen output. The images delivered by this portable projector are HD ready and of high quality with a 1280 x 800 pixels resolution and enhanced color saturation. The K330 comes loaded with multimedia features, which help the users in projecting their content using a USB device or SD card. Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint can be accessed using a computer using the Office viewer facility. The optional USB dongle helps in wireless connectivity, which allows the users to access the content on their computer without connecting the projector and the computer.
Price and availability
Priced at $419, the Acer K330 LED projector is available for sale across the US and other countries as well. You can buy this product from Acer stores or retail outlets selling projectors. You can also place order for this projector online by visiting the Acerâs website.
The up side
With 1280×800 resolution and 5000:1 contrast ratio, the Acer K330 LED projector delivers excellent images. The 500 lumens brightness is something which is not found in many projectors available in the market. Weighing juts 1.2 kg, this projector is pretty easy to carry. The life of the lamp is around 20000 hours, which is incredible by any standard. The projector comes with a 2 year return to base warranty.
The down side
The Acer K330 LED projector looks a perfect thing to be used for home purpose and commercial use as well. It is hard to list the weaknesses of this projector at this time because it is more or less a winner in all regards.
Our experience
Going by the technical specifications we can say that the Acer K330 LED projector is here to stay. This projector has several innovative features which will help it emerge as a strong player in the projector market. With a 500 lumens brightness and brilliant image quality, the K330 is a projector worth owning. It is portable and lightweight as well. Plus, the price of this projector is also reasonable.
The bottom-line
If you are interested in buying a portable and lightweight projector loaded with modern features, then Acer K330 LED projector is a perfect choice for you. The 500 lumen lamp and HD quality images reproduced by this projector will surely never disappoint you.
