Optoma ML500

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Pros:

Smaller and lighter than standard lamp-based projectors, Brighter than pico and palmtop projectors.

Cons:

Shows scaling artifacts (unwanted patterns added to some screens) even at what is supposed to be its native resolution.

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Last revision on August 5, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Smaller and lighter than standard lamp-based projectors, Brighter than pico and palmtop projectors

Reviewers Didn't Like

Shows scaling artifacts (unwanted patterns added to some screens) even at what is supposed to be its native resolution

Expert reviews and ratings

Compared to traditional lamp-based portable projectors, the Optoma ML500 portable projector is significantly lighter and smaller than all but a few, and less expensive. It fills a niche with an appealing balance of size, weight, price, and brightness....

By ProjectorCentral on February 14, 2012

Dimmer than a standard projector, but much brighter than a palmtop and nearly as lightweight, the Optoma ML500 can stand up to a reasonable level of ambient light....

By PC Mag on October 30, 2011

The bottom line on the Optoma ML500 is that it is a pretty decent projector but with some areas that need improvement. Its 500 lumens of brightness were sufficient and pretty impressive for the projectors size. Weighing in at 2.5 pounds the ML500 is...

By Projectors at Projector Reviews on April 06, 2012