The ultimate in go through the operating table of a gadget Engadget was unusual in these parts: a projector. More precisely, the hero of our today’s touchdown is PA70G of LG. This device basically has actually reduced with measures with which to go unnoticed at the conference table or hung from the ceiling, so we wanted to check it out to see how well it behaves and see what type of user profile is the most suited to their abilities.
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Hardware and design
The PA70G is an ultra-portable projector whose benefits are intended to make clear that, following these tiny dimensions, a model is prepared to make war. And is that under its 230 x 170 x 44 mm lies a DLP projection system with 0.45 inch DMD chipset lit LED technology, a couple who gives us 700 ANSI lumens and a contrast ratio of 10,000:1. His focus with manual focus adjustment projects a 40-inch image at a distance of 1.2 meters (200 inches to a maximum of 5 meters) and reaching the native resolution fits on 1280 x 800 pixels (WXGA).
In the back of the computer and find the connections integrated controls, discovering a HDMI 1.3 port, a USB port, VGA, AV through mini jack, headphone and power connection. Two blind covers hint at the existence of his brother, a version with integrated TV tuner probably never see in the European market. Alongside them find a dial, with which to take control of the device without having to use the remote control that includes, as well as the power button.
Aesthetically PA70G design is very nice. Dimensions have been adjusted to the maximum, while in the rear the team further reduces its thickness, obtaining a trapezoid pattern that gives a rather serious and elegant, moving away from the classic rectangular drawer of most projectors. The material used in its casing is white plastic with a glossy finish that, surprisingly, leaves no trace remains of the aftermath of our big hands, so the attraction is even more spectacular, with stained-only put it in some form – by individual certification seals and logo of the brand. If we move to the sides, find the vents necessary for the proper operation of the equipment, a cooling system that we have not found noisy at any time while enjoying playing.
The previous good record of this projector is tainted somewhat by a rather important, and none other than the power supply. The final dimensions of PA70G are tricky, because the power supply has been removed from the interior to offer it in external mode. This, of course, has great benefits in addition to size reduction, because the internal temperature is decreased considerably by eliminating the components of the source. However, in terms of portability, we somewhat enslaved by having to carry an extra component (and irreplaceable) of similar size to us.
To complete the presentation of the product, LG has included two different cases with which to protect equipment, a thicker neoprene padded, and a very thin and light that could classify as “sport”. Of course not prevent these beautiful bags that we have to carry the power supply to hills, so the good presentation is finally annoyed by the heavy complement.
Commissioning
Not much science when connecting a projector, plug the power cord, insert the video cable and finally, press the power button. However, problems arise when displaying video, as poor calibration could muss your wonderful home theater session. With the idea of solving the PA70G includes a fairly comprehensive wizard to calibrate the contrast, brightness, hue, RGB and other parameters in a simple way, and that through a series of panels can be calibrated to eye the final image. Obviously this is a procedure that does not become 100% accurate, but considering its usability sure helps to improve the image many inexperienced users.
Moreover, if we consider the portable nature of the equipment, we might find different placement situations, so to eliminate headaches LG has included an automatic calibration of vertical Keystone correction will take care of that produced by keystone misdirection to the wall quickly and transparently to the user. In the video after the jump you can see a demonstration of this curious feature.
As with most projectors in this category we find in the market, the focus setting will be done manually by adjusting the screw that is hidden in one of the sides, something that does not require too much time and that we will in a few seconds. Another point is the front height set, a parameter calibrate threading a leg which is at the base of the projector. With the idea of easy adjustment while projecting the image would have been easier to use a spring and a button to release the leg, but we assume that LG has opted for this system to continue to maintain the uniformity of the design.
Multimedia
Possibly one of the most attractive points PA70G is offering the ability to manage your media files such as videos and documents. Nothing easier than carrying your USB port and power rear explore from the menu that appears on the screen the contents of it, so enjoy both movies, text documents, spreadsheets, and slide presentations. As to how cinephile, we have files play smoothly. Accompanied mkv subtitles. Str, plus recordings in. Divx, a seal that comes in the form of official certification by the projector.
This utility makes it quite clear the type of user that is team-oriented, and you could say that is looking for someone who needs a full choice in a single pack, and is why LG has not forgotten to include a pair of stereo speakers integrated. 3 watts each, its sound power is more than enough as long as you’re in a not too large in which there is little noise, so do not count on them for a public presentation. Perform their function for a projection quiet and smooth, but do not expect film effects.
Image Quality
Given that we are before a projector with 700 ANSI lumens and a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, it is expected that the image quality does not disappoint too. The surprise is even better when once connected, the projected image shows a more than acceptable brightness and blacks pretty good, plus you have not noticed over the dreaded rainbow effect that persecute DLP models.
As reads your specifications, PA70G native resolution is 1280 x 800 pixels, so those with Hawkeye moviegoers are not allowed to lose the 1,080 horizontal lines are probably not at the right projector. That does not mean that the final image is poor, as the team works well with signals that resolution, in its variant of progressive scan and interlaced.
Conclusion
Bathed in high performance, we could say that having a handicap PA70G quite important, and none other than the price. Its 649 euros position it as a projector aimed at users looking for a performance to walk near the high end, however, the lack of resolution 1080 and a number lower than the competition could cause the end user to be decanted for other options .
On the other hand, the broad appeal of its design, size and good performance make the balance tends to change direction slightly, leaving only downside as the aforementioned figure label. Anyway, by now you should not be surprised to see how a product increases its price by offering tighter dimensions, but considering the size of the problem of external power supply, it is possible that those who walk for a solution compact at any price also hesitant to acquire this device.
So, apparently seen, the LG PA70G generates many doubts. On the one hand we have a good team performance that is silent, which promises a very long life (30,000 hours) and offers very good solutions as demands for multimedia options (perhaps would have been perfect if it had WiFi connectivity), but otherwise his high price scares most initiated into the world of home theater. So, is this the ideal projector for your living room? Possibly yes, but perhaps that question will have to do the best to your portfolio.
