720p compact LED projector - $169 (used, limited supply)

Kaido

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First:

1. This is a used item
2. It is listed in "Fair" condition (per Adorama: "Item works with certain malfunctions. Read comments for exact details.")
3. Notes say these are missing the power cord. Found one here for $25. It takes a universal AC 100-240v 50-60Hz 65W power adapter. Going to try a few spare laptop plugs I have kicking around; might be able to get one for $10 off Amazon if you poke around. I'll update the thread when mine comes in with what type of plug it takes.
4. Shipping is not free. Total worked out to about $177 shipped to my house.

Linkage:

http://www.adorama.com/us 825648.html

Product page:

http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/accessories/apd/210-ablu?c=us&cs=19&l=en&sku=210-ablu

Projection calculator:

http://www.projectorcentral.com/Dell-M115HD-projection-calculator-pro.htm

Sample video off Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkpePnTjtwE

Specs:

* Dell M115HD
* 450 lumens
* 10,000:1 contrast ratio
* 1280 x 800 resolution (~720p)
* 4.09" x 4.14" (1.43" high)

These go for around $400 normally (Newegg has it new right now for $357), which is also an awesome deal given the specs & size. I've used a competing Optoma ML750 (700 lumens) with good results, as well as an Aaxa P300 (400 lumens), so I think this should make a pretty good mini home theater projector on the cheap. It's used, it's missing a power cord, but it's cheap & it's LED, so it should last a pretty good long time. Again, I'll post an update when mine comes in.

Update:
1. Mine came with a power brick, just not the Mickey Mouse cable.
2. Immediate fan failure. Going to see about a repair vs. a replacement.
 
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