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Bring the movie theater experience home with this LG projector. Its USB Type-C interface connects to smartphones and laptops for streaming FHD content, and it's Bluetooth-enabled to pair with wireless speakers or headphones. The MiniBeam LED lamp on this LG projector has a life of up to 30,000 hours for long-term performance.
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from Barre, MA
WOW! The LG PF50KA Projector has really impressed me. I have stayed away from “projecting onto a screen” type TVs mainly because of picture quality. The picture quality of this LG projector is excellent! Plus I was looking for a portable unit that I could easily transport to the family summer place, and use for business presentations. This unit handles both situations very well.
The LG PF50KA Projector is a very compact (~ 7” x 7” x 2”), portable (battery or plug-in), 1080 P Smart projector, 600 lumens of projection power, with lots of connectivity options. I won't go any deeper into specs as that is easily looked up on the Best Buy website. I will concentrate my review on my very good user experience. First order of business was unboxing the unit, plugging it in and fully charging it. The included user’s manual is a typical very basic, multilanguage, just barely get you started, type manual. It does direct you to the LG website which has a very comprehensive 170 page manual which I found very helpful and instructive. Online manual is highly recommended.
Again this is my 1st experience with a projector (screen type) TV, so I did not have a screen to start with. I borrowed an old massive pulldown screen and jerry-rigged it just to get it on a stand and get me started. I plugged an HDMI cable into an output from my home theater system and fired up the projector. I thought I had a table in a perfect position to set the projector on - not so much it turned out. With the projector sitting on the table I did not have the adjustability I found I needed to get the picture at the correct height and properly located on the screen. So I decided to try a good sturdy camera stand and use the mounting hole on the bottom of the projector. Soon found that is absolutely the way to go for the portability that I was looking for. Camera stand made it very easy to get the projector at the proper height, square to the screen, and move it towards/away from the screen to absolutely fill the screen with the picture. I quickly had the picture looking good and well-focused on screen. An added plus is that having the projector on a stand reduces the fan noise that is a bit intrusive in quiet scenes.
Then I went through the set up on the LG PF50KA. It was a very easy step-by-step, walk-you-through-it set up. I am in a rural location and do not have the availability of over-the-air TV. I did not run through the TV channels set up, but it also looked very easy and intuitive. The cable TV feed looked really good on the old screen. I was able to get the picture up to 110 inches, looking good and focused, before running out of set up space. Now I knew I needed to get my own portable screen to meet my needs. Purchased a new portable screen at Best Buy and when I set that up the cable TV picture was fantastic in my light controlled room. Bright afternoon sun coming into the room does wash out the picture. It is still watchable, just does not have bright colors and good contrast with dark colors.
Because I was hooked up through my home theater, I tried out a Blu-ray movie. I also got a fantastic looking movie experience with no issues whatsoever. Knowing that this is only a 1080P projector, I wanted to find out what would happen when feeding it with a 4K disc input. I got an even better and more detailed picture with the 4K disc. I was able to flip back and forth on the same movie with standard Blu-ray and 4K. Standard Blu-ray is a really great picture, but the 4K picture is even better and more detailed - not surprisingly. Just very impressed that the LG PF50KA was able to handle this and make use of the 4K feed.
I really wanted to know just how good this projector was after my great initial experience. I packed up everything (remember that portability I wanted) and went to my daughter’s house. She has my LaserVue Rear Projection 75 inch TV. That was, arguably, one of the best TVs on the market 3 years ago. I set up the LG PF50KA right next to the LaserVue and ran the same Blu-ray disc at the same time on both TVs. The LG PF50KA definitely had the better picture - it was brighter, more colorful, and had better defined details. I was actually quite surprised.
Next I wanted to give this unit a real test. I took my LG PF50KA and stand into a Best Buy Magnolia Demo Room and set it up to compare it to a $5000 4K stationary set up. Again I was able to flip back and forth on the same feed, using the same screen. Very surprised and impressed that the LG PF50KA projector to my eyes was the equal of the $5000 projector! I actually thought that the picture from my unit was just a slight bit brighter and more detailed than the system costing almost 8 times as much! Even the Best Buy personnel were impressed with the LG PF50KA capabilities.
Now on to using the LG PF50KA for business, I hooked up my laptop through the HDMI cable and found everything was instantly usable. I had to do no adjusting whatsoever. Having an 80” laptop screen is kind of awesome. The fact that the LG PF50KA is very portable and battery-operated makes it ideal for traveling for presentations. Set up your laptop, plug in the LG PF50KA, turn them on and you are ready to go. No looking for outlets to plug into – no power cords hanging around – no extension cords needed to get to that one available outlet, etc. It has the same great picture quality on presentations. The unit has only 1 watt stereo speakers though. Enough sound for a normally quiet conference room, but not enough for a large hall or classroom. You can easily add a Bluetooth speaker(s) to your setup. I did easily connect my sound bar via the LG PF50KA’s Bluetooth out.
I was experimenting and put a lengthy PowerPoint presentation on a USB stick. With nothing else connected, i.e. no laptop, I plugged the USB stick into the port on the back of the LG PF50KA. I changed the input to the USB port, and was able to run the presentation with the LG remote control. Even the embedded video in the presentation worked correctly. No additional software required. Very slick! That way you can run the presentation without having your laptop screen visible to everyone in the room. That is a huge plus in my book. I would recommend a tabletop stand for setup adjustability.
Bottom Line:
I highly recommend the LG PF50KA for both portable home use and business use!
Likes:
- Fantastic picture in a light controlled room
- Highly portable
- Battery operated when needed
- Small size
- Lots of connection options
- Easy to use
- Runs presentations without computer connected
- Uses 4K input effectively
- Works well with camera tripod for portable setup
Oks:
- Needs light controlled room or dusk outside
- Speakers not very powerful, needs sound system
Dislikes:
- Fan noise, especially if setup near seating
- No backlit remote for use in low light level
Total miss:
- No lens cap for a portable unit that will be transported!
The LG PF50KA Projector is a very compact (~ 7” x 7” x 2”), portable (battery or plug-in), 1080 P Smart projector, 600 lumens of projection power, with lots of connectivity options. I won't go any deeper into specs as that is easily looked up on the Best Buy website. I will concentrate my review on my very good user experience. First order of business was unboxing the unit, plugging it in and fully charging it. The included user’s manual is a typical very basic, multilanguage, just barely get you started, type manual. It does direct you to the LG website which has a very comprehensive 170 page manual which I found very helpful and instructive. Online manual is highly recommended.
Again this is my 1st experience with a projector (screen type) TV, so I did not have a screen to start with. I borrowed an old massive pulldown screen and jerry-rigged it just to get it on a stand and get me started. I plugged an HDMI cable into an output from my home theater system and fired up the projector. I thought I had a table in a perfect position to set the projector on - not so much it turned out. With the projector sitting on the table I did not have the adjustability I found I needed to get the picture at the correct height and properly located on the screen. So I decided to try a good sturdy camera stand and use the mounting hole on the bottom of the projector. Soon found that is absolutely the way to go for the portability that I was looking for. Camera stand made it very easy to get the projector at the proper height, square to the screen, and move it towards/away from the screen to absolutely fill the screen with the picture. I quickly had the picture looking good and well-focused on screen. An added plus is that having the projector on a stand reduces the fan noise that is a bit intrusive in quiet scenes.
Then I went through the set up on the LG PF50KA. It was a very easy step-by-step, walk-you-through-it set up. I am in a rural location and do not have the availability of over-the-air TV. I did not run through the TV channels set up, but it also looked very easy and intuitive. The cable TV feed looked really good on the old screen. I was able to get the picture up to 110 inches, looking good and focused, before running out of set up space. Now I knew I needed to get my own portable screen to meet my needs. Purchased a new portable screen at Best Buy and when I set that up the cable TV picture was fantastic in my light controlled room. Bright afternoon sun coming into the room does wash out the picture. It is still watchable, just does not have bright colors and good contrast with dark colors.
Because I was hooked up through my home theater, I tried out a Blu-ray movie. I also got a fantastic looking movie experience with no issues whatsoever. Knowing that this is only a 1080P projector, I wanted to find out what would happen when feeding it with a 4K disc input. I got an even better and more detailed picture with the 4K disc. I was able to flip back and forth on the same movie with standard Blu-ray and 4K. Standard Blu-ray is a really great picture, but the 4K picture is even better and more detailed - not surprisingly. Just very impressed that the LG PF50KA was able to handle this and make use of the 4K feed.
I really wanted to know just how good this projector was after my great initial experience. I packed up everything (remember that portability I wanted) and went to my daughter’s house. She has my LaserVue Rear Projection 75 inch TV. That was, arguably, one of the best TVs on the market 3 years ago. I set up the LG PF50KA right next to the LaserVue and ran the same Blu-ray disc at the same time on both TVs. The LG PF50KA definitely had the better picture - it was brighter, more colorful, and had better defined details. I was actually quite surprised.
Next I wanted to give this unit a real test. I took my LG PF50KA and stand into a Best Buy Magnolia Demo Room and set it up to compare it to a $5000 4K stationary set up. Again I was able to flip back and forth on the same feed, using the same screen. Very surprised and impressed that the LG PF50KA projector to my eyes was the equal of the $5000 projector! I actually thought that the picture from my unit was just a slight bit brighter and more detailed than the system costing almost 8 times as much! Even the Best Buy personnel were impressed with the LG PF50KA capabilities.
Now on to using the LG PF50KA for business, I hooked up my laptop through the HDMI cable and found everything was instantly usable. I had to do no adjusting whatsoever. Having an 80” laptop screen is kind of awesome. The fact that the LG PF50KA is very portable and battery-operated makes it ideal for traveling for presentations. Set up your laptop, plug in the LG PF50KA, turn them on and you are ready to go. No looking for outlets to plug into – no power cords hanging around – no extension cords needed to get to that one available outlet, etc. It has the same great picture quality on presentations. The unit has only 1 watt stereo speakers though. Enough sound for a normally quiet conference room, but not enough for a large hall or classroom. You can easily add a Bluetooth speaker(s) to your setup. I did easily connect my sound bar via the LG PF50KA’s Bluetooth out.
I was experimenting and put a lengthy PowerPoint presentation on a USB stick. With nothing else connected, i.e. no laptop, I plugged the USB stick into the port on the back of the LG PF50KA. I changed the input to the USB port, and was able to run the presentation with the LG remote control. Even the embedded video in the presentation worked correctly. No additional software required. Very slick! That way you can run the presentation without having your laptop screen visible to everyone in the room. That is a huge plus in my book. I would recommend a tabletop stand for setup adjustability.
Bottom Line:
I highly recommend the LG PF50KA for both portable home use and business use!
Likes:
- Fantastic picture in a light controlled room
- Highly portable
- Battery operated when needed
- Small size
- Lots of connection options
- Easy to use
- Runs presentations without computer connected
- Uses 4K input effectively
- Works well with camera tripod for portable setup
Oks:
- Needs light controlled room or dusk outside
- Speakers not very powerful, needs sound system
Dislikes:
- Fan noise, especially if setup near seating
- No backlit remote for use in low light level
Total miss:
- No lens cap for a portable unit that will be transported!
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your wallet, smartphone, keys and other personal items safe on the go with this Safe Inside 4500G portable security case. The 3-digit combination lock and 7" vinyl-coated steel locking cable prevent theft and provide peace of mind.
Posted by: OldTechie
This Portable Security case is a great concept, but its just a little to small for todays items. A standard US Passport Will Not Lay Flat in the case - a new IPhone 6s completely fills the space with not even the thinnest case possible (door even hard to shut with that in it). Forget an IPhone 6 Plus, or my Samsung Note 5. I gave it a 3 rating because if you have an older, smaller phone, or want to use it for some cash, drivers license, etc. it will work fine. Just don't expect to put a lot in it, or any of the current larger phones.
My Best Buy number: 2190529385
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Keep your wallet, smartphone, keys and other personal items safe on the go with this Safe Inside 4500B portable security case. The 3-digit combination lock and 7" vinyl-coated steel locking cable prevent theft and provide peace of mind.
Posted by: OldTechie
This Portable Security case is a great concept, but its just a little to small for todays items. A standard US Passport Will Not Lay Flat in the case - a new IPhone 6s completely fills the space with not even the thinnest case possible (door even hard to shut with that in it). Forget an IPhone 6 Plus, or my Samsung Note 5. I gave it a 3 rating because if you have an older, smaller phone, or want to use it for some cash, drivers license, etc. it will work fine. Just don't expect to put a lot in it, or any of the current larger phones.
My Best Buy number: 2190529385
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Keep your wallet, smartphone, keys and other personal items safe on the go with this Safe Inside 4500 portable security case. The 3-digit combination lock and 7" vinyl-coated steel locking cable prevent theft and provide peace of mind.
Posted by: OldTechie
This Portable Security case is a great concept, but its just a little to small for todays items. A standard US Passport Will Not Lay Flat in the case - a new IPhone 6s completely fills the space with not even the thinnest case possible (door even hard to shut with that in it). Forget an IPhone 6 Plus, or my Samsung Note 5. I gave it a 3 rating because if you have an older, smaller phone, or want to use it for some cash, drivers license, etc. it will work fine. Just don't expect to put a lot in it, or any of the current larger phones.
My Best Buy number: 2190529385
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Keep items safe on the go with this Safe Inside 4500L portable security case. The combination lock and 7" vinyl-coated steel locking cable prevent theft and provide peace of mind.
Posted by: OldTechie
This Portable Security case is a great concept, but its just a little to small for todays items. A standard US Passport Will Not Lay Flat in the case - a new IPhone 6s completely fills the space with not even the thinnest case possible (door even hard to shut with that in it). Forget an IPhone 6 Plus, or my Samsung Note 5. I gave it a 3 rating because if you have an older, smaller phone, or want to use it for some cash, drivers license, etc. it will work fine. Just don't expect to put a lot in it, or any of the current larger phones.
My Best Buy number: 2190529385
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Keep your wallet, smartphone, keys and other personal items safe on the go with this Safe Inside 4500P portable security case. The 3-digit combination lock and 7" vinyl-coated steel locking cable prevent theft and provide peace of mind.
Posted by: OldTechie
This Portable Security case is a great concept, but its just a little to small for todays items. A standard US Passport Will Not Lay Flat in the case - a new IPhone 6s completely fills the space with not even the thinnest case possible (door even hard to shut with that in it). Forget an IPhone 6 Plus, or my Samsung Note 5. I gave it a 3 rating because if you have an older, smaller phone, or want to use it for some cash, drivers license, etc. it will work fine. Just don't expect to put a lot in it, or any of the current larger phones.
My Best Buy number: 2190529385
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Keep your wallet, smartphone, keys and other personal items safe on the go with this Safe Inside 4500R portable security case. The 3-digit combination lock and 7" vinyl-coated steel locking cable prevent theft and provide peace of mind.
Posted by: OldTechie
This Portable Security case is a great concept, but its just a little to small for todays items. A standard US Passport Will Not Lay Flat in the case - a new IPhone 6s completely fills the space with not even the thinnest case possible (door even hard to shut with that in it). Forget an IPhone 6 Plus, or my Samsung Note 5. I gave it a 3 rating because if you have an older, smaller phone, or want to use it for some cash, drivers license, etc. it will work fine. Just don't expect to put a lot in it, or any of the current larger phones.
My Best Buy number: 2190529385
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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