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- ysg103907 [OP]
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- Aug 2, 2015
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- Toronto
Want more options? Take a look at RFD Reviews' list of the the top 5 projectors for your home and backyard!
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- Dollarr
- Newbie
- Oct 7, 2020
- 89 posts
- 145 upvotes
I bought this recently, ask me if you have any questions!
When I was buying I wasn’t able to add both free items to the cart, cart was giving me the refund for only 1 item instead of 2. I spoke with Amazon Customer Service and she couldn’t do anything.
I bought as is and send message to seller. He later sent me screen and bag for projector. I have Projector, bag, tripod and a screen
I bought this one for ~$125
Bomaker HD 1080P Projector, 150 ANSI Lumen WiFi Mini LED Smart TV Projectors, Portable Wireless Outdoor Movies & Gaming Projector, 300" Display, Compatible with iPhone, Android, TV Stick, PS4 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08LQNCBSF/ref ... UTF8&psc=1
When I was buying I wasn’t able to add both free items to the cart, cart was giving me the refund for only 1 item instead of 2. I spoke with Amazon Customer Service and she couldn’t do anything.
I bought as is and send message to seller. He later sent me screen and bag for projector. I have Projector, bag, tripod and a screen
I bought this one for ~$125
Bomaker HD 1080P Projector, 150 ANSI Lumen WiFi Mini LED Smart TV Projectors, Portable Wireless Outdoor Movies & Gaming Projector, 300" Display, Compatible with iPhone, Android, TV Stick, PS4 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08LQNCBSF/ref ... UTF8&psc=1
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- redflagdealsguy
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- Feb 24, 2018
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Bought, you have me intrigued, OP. ReviewMeta checks out.
- remik
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- Jan 11, 2009
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I bought this projector (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B086JG966 ... asin_image) for $123 a few weeks back, came with "free" projector screen (no more than a table cloth with rivets), case, and bluetooth dongle. I ended up returning the dongle and screen, Amazon refunded me for the "free" screen and dongle, so all in paid about $42 for the projector and case, it's ok, but no way is it worth more than $100. I know it's a different projector but these "no name" projectors are all pretty much the same, you shouldn't spend more than $100.
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- Heythumb88
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- Jul 23, 2011
- 1342 posts
- 1048 upvotes
- Gatineau
PSA: Do not but these Chinese projectors. They are trash, and if they aren't trash when they come out the box, they will be trash soon enough. 300 ANSI lumens is basically what you can get out of a pico projector nowadays. You will also have to deal with a lens that does not completely focus, possible burnt screens after little use, dust under the lens. I know this from hands on experience.
Maybe I can build a house with all the boxes from stuff I've bought off RFD
- Heythumb88
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- Jul 23, 2011
- 1342 posts
- 1048 upvotes
- Gatineau
PSA: Do not but these Chinese projectors. They are trash, and if they aren't trash when they come out the box, they will be trash soon enough. 300 ANSI lumens is basically what you can get out of a pico projector nowadays. You will also have to deal with a lens that does not completely focus, possible burnt screens after little use, dust under the lens. I know this from hands on experience.
Maybe I can build a house with all the boxes from stuff I've bought off RFD
- mmagda
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- Nov 2, 2008
- 1384 posts
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These are mediocre.
Good for a cottage to play a movie on a rainy day for kids or occasional movie.
I bought one of these (Bomaker) back in June 2020, paid 170$ Used for 1hr total.
Trying to get rid of it for 100$ lol
Good for a cottage to play a movie on a rainy day for kids or occasional movie.
I bought one of these (Bomaker) back in June 2020, paid 170$ Used for 1hr total.
Trying to get rid of it for 100$ lol
- redflagdealsguy
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- Feb 24, 2018
- 18380 posts
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Is this really 300 lumens? Seems implausible.
- bilaliz
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- Nov 19, 2005
- 1253 posts
- 709 upvotes
Bomker and their other brand CalmDo are some of the worst companies you can do business with. The reviews are guaranteed incentivized and they are notorious for not honoring their warranties.
As others have said, Chinese projectors are crap anyways, brands like Bomaker, Dr J, Victsing, etc are junk. the stated lumens are made-up fantasies, sharpness is a joke. I have tried them and none of them beats my 11 year old benq do yourself a favor and buy are a reputable brand.
As others have said, Chinese projectors are crap anyways, brands like Bomaker, Dr J, Victsing, etc are junk. the stated lumens are made-up fantasies, sharpness is a joke. I have tried them and none of them beats my 11 year old benq do yourself a favor and buy are a reputable brand.
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- bilaliz
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- Nov 19, 2005
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- redflagdealsguy
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- Feb 24, 2018
- 18380 posts
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If you don't cancel in minutes, you're locked in on this one until you process the return.
- arun437
- Newbie
- Mar 2, 2021
- 1 posts
- 4 upvotes
A friend of mine got this project for free by giving a fake review. Don't trust these Chinese products, most of these reviews are fake. It's cheap for sure, but would be a waste of 200$ if it doesn't last.
- Tha DraGun
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- Aug 19, 2003
- 4807 posts
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- Kingston
These are good for the kids, or using for Halloween decorations, maybe an outdoor movie viewing. Don't expect to use it as your main screen. Quality is ok but not that great. I'm sure they don't last long either.
Btw don't trust any of the reviews. They are fake
This is the one I got:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08D6HFS1N
Btw don't trust any of the reviews. They are fake
This is the one I got:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08D6HFS1N
- pierrefrom0rleans
- Jr. Member
- Sep 15, 2019
- 148 posts
- 362 upvotes
- orleans
Buy a used 720p projector from Optima, Epson, etc for $200 or less. Be patient and try to find one from someone who has replaced the lamp recently.
That's the best option in this price range. You will get better brightness, contrast, and reliability.
You might be able to get a 1080p one if you're really lucky.
That's the best option in this price range. You will get better brightness, contrast, and reliability.
You might be able to get a 1080p one if you're really lucky.
I will tell my grandchildren about the deal I got on an HP Touchpad at the Bank street staples thanks to rfding.
- redflagdealsguy
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- Feb 24, 2018
- 18380 posts
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If the secondary item returns bring this cost below $100, it'll be hard to return the main unit even as a basic office projector.
ReviewMeta gives this 4.4 / 5.0, which isn't a guarantee of quality, but some protection against a wildly bad product.
ReviewMeta gives this 4.4 / 5.0, which isn't a guarantee of quality, but some protection against a wildly bad product.
- Canadian204
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- Sep 26, 2013
- 145 posts
- 101 upvotes
- Winnipeg
If you are going to buy one of these crappy projectors at least buy this one:
Jinhoo Mini Projector
It is one of the few I've seen where the shared pics and videos don't look like crap.
Jinhoo Mini Projector
It is one of the few I've seen where the shared pics and videos don't look like crap.
- bionicbadger
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- May 1, 2003
- 6657 posts
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even if it is 300 lumens, that is a useless level for a projector unless you are in total darknessredflagdealsguy wrote: ↑ Is this really 300 lumens? Seems implausible.
"For home theater projectors where ambient light is kept to a minimum, you'll need a minimum of 1500 lumens. For classrooms, conference rooms or rooms with windows, a projector with a minimum of 2500 lumens is best."
- redflagdealsguy
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I'm saying that's impossibly low. Seems unlikely unless the projector is complete garbage, and reviews say otherwise.bionicbadger wrote: ↑ even if it is 300 lumens, that is a useless level for a projector unless you are in total darkness
"For home theater projectors where ambient light is kept to a minimum, you'll need a minimum of 1500 lumens. For classrooms, conference rooms or rooms with windows, a projector with a minimum of 2500 lumens is best."
- ysg103907 [OP]
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- Aug 2, 2015
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Youtube video to see how it performs
- redflagdealsguy
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So he likes Bomaker followed by Vankyo.
I own (2x) Vankyo V630 for office use, they're fine, perhaps they could be a little sharper. Maybe I'll keep this puppy.
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