Based on three Epson LCD panels, the MovieMate 25 has an 854x489 native resolution, which should be enough fully resolve wide-screen DVDs (4:3 content drops down to 640x480 resolution). The lens is safely recessed, although the untethered lens cap is sure to be the first thing that gets lost.
Because none of the four rubber feet are adjustable, you may have to jury-rig supports-DVD cases work nicely-to get the image situated properly on the screen. The Epson also has digital keystone correction but lacks the automatic keystone adjustment that the latest projectors provide. Be careful with these controls, however, because they can distort the image when dialed out to their extremes. Setup is eased by the projector's 1:1.5X optical zoom and up-down and right-left mechanical lens shift controls that let you get the image size and position just right. Like the Cinego D-1000, the Epson MovieMate 25 is designed to be set up close to the screen, making it perfect for transforming a small apartment into a theater. Oddly, it has a coffee-cup symbol next to the button. One of our favorite features, called Break, fades the screen to white and pauses the DVD so that you can answer the phone or take a bathroom intermission. Of the four projection modes, the best was Theater Black, which produces the richest image. While the button arrangement is generally logical, we frequently found ourselves hitting the pause button instead of play due to their odd placement.
Epson moviemaker 25 manual#
It has keys for every major function, such as mute, treble, and subtitles, as well as manual adjustments for brightness, contrast, color saturation, tint, and sharpness. With only minimal controls on the Epson MovieMate 25 itself, the backlit remote control is where the action is. With the lens at one end and the DVD player's disc drawer at the other, the projector is not suited for bookshelf or ceiling setups. There's also no place to stash the remote. The MovieMate 25's look is exceptionally clean, although we were dismayed that the connection panel door can't be closed when cables are present. It lacks both a handle and a carrying bag, making it less convenient to tote than its competitors.
Epson moviemaker 25 mac#
The boxy, white MovieMate 25's design is derivative of Apple's spare minimalism, although the projector is quite a bit bigger than a Mac Mini at 13.4 inches by 12.2 inches by 7.1 inches (WDH) and 15 pounds. On the other hand, the Epson MovieMate 25 is a good deal bigger than its competitors and falls a bit short on brightness, color balance, and resolution. At $1,200, it offers nothing short of a complete theater in a box, and with the included screen, it delivers more on paper than the Optoma MovieTime DV10 or the RadioShack Cinego D-1000.
Epson moviemaker 25 portable#
Epson's MovieMate 25 is a good example this projector system comes with everything needed to create a basic home theater, including a DVD player, speakers, and even a portable 80-inch screen.
Late 2005 saw the introduction of a new product category in home-theater projectors: the all-in-one.
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