NEC NP200 Review

NEC is a recognized name when it comes to office related computer products and it has created a very reliable impression for itself in the last few years. It is well known in the projector segment where there are relatively few big players. The new NEC NP200 is the latest release from the NEC stable. The NP200 is an upgrade over the NEC NP100 released some time back. It is aimed at the budget projector segment which can’t afford heavyweights like the NEC NP41 or the NEC NP61. It is priced quite decently at just about $550. In this review we check out the new NEC NP200 and its features.

NEC NP200 Specs:

• Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 3.3 inches
• Weight: 5.8 pounds
• Native Resolution: 1024 x 768 (XGA)
• Contrast Ratio: 1300:1
• Brightness: 2100 ANSI lumens
• Imaging Engine: 0.55-inch DLP chip
• Lamp: 180 W
• Input: Component Video, Composite Video, S-Video, VGA
• Supported Formats: 1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, PAL, NTSC, SECAM, SVGA, SXGA, VGA, XGA.
• Price: $550 (Approx)

Review:

The new NEC NP200 is the improved version of the NEC NP100, with better features and a slight bump in the price. It looks very similar to the NEC NP100 and is about the same size and weight too. It has dimensions of 10.7 x 8.1 x 3.3 inches and weighs about 5.8 pounds. The simplistic white design should suit all types of offices. The build quality is sturdy and durable, and should easily last for a couple of years.

In place of the projector’s control panel, there lies a detachable remote that can be used to access the menu. However, it is the only way you can use the menu to alter the settings, a separate control panel and remote would have been much more preferable.

The NEC NP200 supports a lot of formats and resolutions. It can also accept input signals through various ports like Component Video, Composite Video, S-Video, VGA. It has a very nice lamp that gives you excellent valur for money and also lasts very long – about 4000+ hrs in the power saving mode.

The NEC NP200 has excellent brightness levels – it has a rated brightness of 2100 ANSI lumens and deviates just slightly towards the lower side. It has a standard DLP engine and has a contrast ratio of about 1300:1. The display quality is very good and clear with no distortion. The brightness levels are quite nice even in the power saving ECO mode.

Pros:

• Affordable
• Nice Brightness, Contrast
• Great Display Quality

Cons:

• No Separate Control Panel

Our Rating: 4.5 / 5.