Dell M209X

Dell's got another portable projector coming by way of its M209X. As successor to their 3400MP portable, the M209X weighs just 2.6-pounds yet pumps a rated 2000 ANSI lumens from VGA, S-Video, composite and HDMI connected sources. Available in the "next few weeks" according to Dell although review units have already hit the street. The cats at GCN rendered a 1,220-lumen image (1,100 at the corners) from 10 feet which they claim makes it suitable for impromptu presentations in almost any environment. It also includes a laser pointer and PowerPoint controls in the included remote control.

It's been almost a year since we last reviewed a Dell portable business projector. The new M209X, Dell's latest under 2.5 pound DLP projectors, almost immediately is recognizable as a step up from the 3400MP reviewed last spring.It's smaller, it's cuter, it is much brighter, and as an added bonus, it is slightly less expensive.

Main Facilities:-

• Extremely small form factor: 6.1 x 8.1 inches, 2.8 inches high
• Industry "standard" 2000 lumens despite small size
• Limited 1.1:1 zoom lens range
• Extremely long lamp life - 3000 to 5000 hours depending on mode
• Small, well padded carry case included
• Two year warranty program includes replacement, 3rd year available, as is     Dell's Complete Care, which covers accidental     damage
• Small, but functional remote control
• It’s Brilliant Color

My initial reaction, upon first powering up the M209X is that it is bright, especially for such a small projector. As is common with DLP projectors, the overall color accuracy leaves something to be desired when the projector is in its brightest modes, but color becomes very good, when needed, by switching down to Movie mode, but it does cost some brightness.

Specification:-

• Brightness (Lumens): 2000 ANSI
• Contrast (Full On/Off): 1800:1
• Variable Iris: No
• Audible Noise: 39.0 dB
  • Eco-Mode: 32.0 dB
• Weight: 1.2 kg
• Size (cm) (HxWxD): 7.2 x 20.5 x 15.5
• Std. Lens:
  • Focus: Manual
  • Zoom: Manual, 1.10:1
• Throw Dist (m): 1.0 - 12.0
• Image Size (cm): 58.1 - 769.1
  • Optional Lenses: No
• Digital Keystone: Vertical
• Lens Shift: No
• Networking:
  • Wired: No
  • Wireless: No   
• Compatibility:
  • HDTV: 720p, 1080i, 576i, 576p
  • EDTV/480p: Yes
  • SDTV/480i: Yes
  • Component Video: Yes
  • Video: Yes
  • Digital Input: HDMI (HDCP)
  • Computers: Yes
• Display:
  • Type: 1.4 cm DLP
  • Color Wheel Speed: 3x
  • Native: 1024x768 Pixels
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3 (XGA)
• Lamp:
  • Type: 165W
  • Life: 3000 hours
  • Eco-Mode Life: 5000 hours
• Speakers: 1.0W Mono
• Max Power: 205W
• Voltage: 90V - 264V
• Special: USB Port