Can anyone recommend a great portable projector for under $500?

A good projector that is going to give a real wow factor to the screen isn't cheep. there is one that is really good for a bit higher than your price, but i promise it will satisfy your needs. The Epson megaplex 850 hd. At visual appex it is priced at $699. you won't be dissapointed i promise. It plays great with its 2800 lumens in light or dark conditions. It has 2 10 wat bulit in speakers and last but defiatly not least it has an ipod dock for a iphone, ipod touch, ipod nano, or an ipad. i have been looking for projectors for months and i have been up and down every projector website. When i saw the megaplex i knew it was exactly what i wanted. i hope this answer helped.

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