Its large size and low performance leave it ill-equipped to compete with the other projectors in this group. This large size also translates into more weight, and its 26 pounds will discourage you from ever taking it on the road. The main reason for the large size is that it relies on different technology than the others. The MediaShow uses a single 10.4-inch TFT panel.
Installation is made more difficult by the projector's lack of features.
The unit is the only one without any zoom feature, and the fixed focal length of the lens means that the projector must be in a single location to fill a screen of a given size. The lens also uses a manual focus. The large enclosure has a relatively noisy cooling fan, and there is considerable light leakage compared with other designs seen here. Adjusting the image is made difficult by the lengthy and nonintuitive on-screen menus, and the thin manual is not much help at explaining the many different options that are available. There is a spring-loaded leg in the front to control the elevation of the image, but this is difficult to use.