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There's no doubt that gaming on a really big screen is a fabulously engaging experience, and Epson's EH-TW490 seems to have found a sweet spot in terms of price and performance which could encourage more to take up the sport.
The EH-TW490 is a slim, gloss-black budget 720p projector (actually 1280 x 800, 16:10 aspect ratio) aimed squarely at the gaming community, and intended for white wall use. See all digital home reviews . It's 2D-only, but given the modest price tag...
Very decent home cinema projectors can now routinely be had for around 500 quid. But how do you pick a winner you'll be happy to live with from this cheap and cheerful bunch? As the TV industry hurries us ever upwards towards 4K (four times the number...
Although called a 'home projector', Epson's EH-TW490 is compact, weighs only 2.4kg and even arrives with a neat travelling case – in this regard, it looks like it's been designed as much for the travelling salesman as the movie-mad AV enthusiast....
This Epson is a cost effective solution for integrators looking to specify a general purpose projector able to throw a bright image in a non-cinema room. While the lack of a deep black means it's unsuitable for dedicated theatre use, it's perfectly...
