Dell 2400MP DLP Projector

The Dell 2400MP incorporates the latest generation of DLP technology with LVDS data transmission technology which increases the switching speed of the DLP chip for enhanced video performance. The 2400MP combines super high brightness, DarkChip3 and BrilliantColor the latest in color reproduction technology from Texas Instruments to deliver the ultimate in projector performance.

The Dell 2400MP has a small form factor. At 4.0" x 10.8" x 8.3" and only 5.5 pounds, it is easily transported, and it comes with a rubberized case - a step above the soft cases included with most business projectors. While the case is likely too big to fit inside another carry-on or shoulder bag, this is the price you pay for actual, substantial padding around your projector.

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Obviously, a budget-priced compact 3000 lumen projector will lack some features found in larger, more expensive models. In this case the connection panel is rather bare - featuring composite, S-Video, and 15-pin VGA video connections. A DVI or HDMI port would have been useful for connecting high-end video cards, but in a mobile presentation projector that feature would likely go unused by most buyers. So without the aid of an external video switching device, it is only possible to send one high quality source to the 2400MP at a time. On the other hand, for mobile presentation that is usually all you'll ever need.

The 2400MP incorporates a Kensington lock and a VGA output for monitor passthrough. These features combined with high light output, XGA resolution, low fan noise, and a low price make it a solid contender for the K-12 education market.

The 2400MP's lens has an up-angled offset which makes it easy to place on a conference table or to ceiling mount. The actual offset measures approximately 20% of image height. So for a 100" diagonal 4:3 image, the bottom edge will be projected approximately one foot above the lens centerline. Note that the offset is dependent upon image size and not throw distance; whether at maximum or minimum zoom the offset is always 20%.

The manual zoom and focus lens has the now-standard zoom range of 1.2:1, which allows the 2400MP to produce a 100" diagonal 4:3 picture from 13.5' to 16.2'. The focus knob, while easy to adjust, had a very small "sweet spot" where focus is close to perfect. Focus also changes slightly as the projector warms up, which requires readjustment after the 2400MP reaches operating temperature.

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The menu system is as simple as they come. Icons representing different groups of controls are lined up against the bottom edge of the screen, and additional menu items pop up from there. When using a data signal, the only picture adjustments available are brightness, contrast, color temperature, and individual red/green/blue adjustments. Hue, Saturation, and Sharpness are available for video signals, but not data signals.