AAXA m2 projector question

[techjunker]

Anyone familiar with the brand AAXA technologies or their products? Im looking for a portable micro projector that I can use for both presentations in small rooms, and a little home theater here and there. I saw the M2 and it seems to fit what im looking for and their amazon reviews seem pretty good but i wanted to get some feedback from some forum members.

My friends rave about hard forums members so i decided to join this community to get some answers. THanks!

 

[Verge]

for 100 bucks more you can get a Qumi with 720p resolution and more lumens... although they have focus issues.

 

[techjunker]

for 100 bucks more you can get a Qumi with 720p resolution and more lumens... although they have focus issues.

100 more bucks is too much of a price difference for me especially for what im using it for. I need my picture to be crisp so focus issues isnt something id want to deal with. I want to be able to do presentations so i dont want my fonts looking funny.

thanks for the suggestion though, much appreciated!

is there any other micro projector in this same class that is comparable?

 

[techjunker]

found an interesting m2 post. the guys projecting on an uneven surface though.. would be great if i could see a more "professional set up"
the images this guy has are pretty good for what hes doing especially considering hes projecting onto blinds that are totally uneven.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=20803537

anyway would appreciate if someone could give me some advice. im really looking to get a micro projector soon

 

[funkydmunky]

for 100 bucks more you can get a Qumi with 720p resolution and more lumens... although they have focus issues.

What focus issues? Please provide sources.
I've watched a wack of YouTube vids, and read what I could but have found no mention of this. Considering it is manual focus just like the M2 or any of the Samsung P400 series (which I own), I don't see how anything other then user error could be the culprit.

 

[techjunker]

was hoping to get some more feedback before i go and shell out money on one of these things

 

[funkydmunky]

What focus issues? Please provide sources.
I've watched a wack of YouTube vids, and read what I could but have found no mention of this. Considering it is manual focus just like the M2 or any of the Samsung P400 series (which I own), I don't see how anything other then user error could be the culprit.

I finally found a forum thread that gets into this some more. It seems the build quality of these models are dubious at best. Hopefully it is just a bad production run, but I would stay away from Qumi at this time unless it is a local purchase with full refund if not pleased.
As for the M2, it has very low lumen levels so don't be expecting too much.
I would suggest the Casio or Samsung models. Yes they are only 800x600 4:3 but they have a nice sharp image. Good build quality and decent brightness. I run mine at 1280x1024, and text is clear and crisp.

 

[NoxTek]

for 100 bucks more you can get a Qumi with 720p resolution and more lumens... although they have focus issues.

Seconded. What focus issues?

I have the Qumi and it's hands down the best money I've ever spent. About the only focus issue I have is that the focus can vary slightly between when the unit is first powered on and when it is at full operating temperature. But a lot of manual focus projectors have this issue - just make sure you do your initial focus adjustment when the unit has been running for a few minutes and no problemo!

I have it throwing a little over a 90" screen and it's STILL brighter than my local movie tavern and drive-in. Good enough for me! No expensive lamp to replace? BONUS!!!

 

[Verge]

About the only focus issue I have is that the focus can vary slightly between when the unit is first powered on and when it is at full operating temperature. But a lot of manual focus projectors have this issue - just make sure you do your initial focus adjustment when the unit has been running for a few minutes and no problemo!

You say "what issues" and then you list an issue.


???


I've had several manual focus projectors, and none of them ever had to warm up in order to focus properly. This has been discussed at length on other forums, some people are reporting their focus is completely stable which leads me to believe this is a hardware issue. I would imagine they will release an updated version at some point that remedies the issue. Some people really aren't bothered by waiting 20 minutes for the projector to focus, BUT, that doesn't mean you shouldn't inform potential buyers about it.

 

[techjunker]

i ended up getting the M2 from aaxatech.com

cost me $339 and im pretty happy with it. I thought about getting the qumi but i didnt want to spent the extra hundred. Who knows maybe i woulda liked it better but im happy with my aaxa m2 micro projector.

So far ive mainly used it to hook up to my laptop to watch movies at different friends houses. Its easy to carry around since its only a pound and about 1/4 the size of my laptop!