ViewSonic PJ359w review

ViewSonic's PJ359w is designed for business and education users, which is evident by the way it looks. Unlike sleek consumer models that have glossy finishes and flashing LEDs everywhere, the PJ359w is very ThinkPad-like in its approach. ViewSonic has done and excellent job targeting this market with a projector that is not only small and light enough not to be a burden, but has practical features and impressive widescreen performance. The PJ359w also has HDMI 1.3 input and an incredible short throw distance. The PJ359w handles both office and home applications with little trouble and its variety of screen adjustment features let you get the best image quality every time - the auto keystone correction works a treat! It has some nifty features too, including a quick off that shuts the unit down quickly for get up and go situations. If you are looking for a widescreen 1080p projector with good image quality, the PJ359w is very good value. The only disappointment is the lack of DVI and component inputs, but that's hardly a deal breaker considering adapters are available as optional extras. More significant is the operating noise, which I found to a little too loud for comfort. Nonetheless, the PJ359w is worthy of consideration considering its ease of use and performance.