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3M X68 Projector With Dazzling Lamp

When delivering presentations you generally will require more ambient light so that you can see what you are doing, therefore you will more likely benefit from a projector that produces a high lumens output. The 3M X68 was designed for offices use, since it was built with ultra bright projection in mind. However, for those home theatre enthusiasts who enjoy watching cable television or movies during the day or while performing other tasks the choice is clear.

The price tag of the X68 was definitely high when it first came out in September 2005 at nearly $2400 USD, but times have changed and you may find one brand new on any shopping website for much less. If you already own an X68 and have compared it to most projectors, the most obvious attribute is its blindingly vivid image. It possesses 2500 ANSI Lumens, which makes you capable of viewing images even under the direst circumstances, which basically means the lights can remain on!

The X68 uses a 230W lamp inside, which lasts an average of 2000 hours. It is an quite an efficient lamp and as long as you are regularly maintaining your projector and keeping it cool it should definitely provide you with long life. If you require a replacement lamp for the X68 click here to purchase. If you are having trouble finding the lamp, it is also known as the DT00691

Of course, with all these things being said, the X68 was originally designed to be a Data Projector for Board Rooms and while it has an extremely vibrant image, its contrast level sits at 400:1. If you are extremely picky when it comes to your viewing experience and need your colors distinguishable down to the last fiber, then this projector may not be for you. However, for the average viewer who is less discerning, your experience is far less compromised.

Everything else on this machine is pretty standard from the multiple inputs to the resolution. You can run HDTV, apply component video or plug in a computer, and get a native resolution of 1024x768p, which then can compress up to 1280x1024p. The audible noise level reaches 38db’s which is pretty low, but can go even lower to 33 db’s when in economy mode. Don’t think about adding or getting optional lenses because it is not possible and focus and zoom is all done manually.

As was mentioned earlier, they X68 definitely has its forte, and for office use is unstoppable. Keep this projector until it is absolutely dead!