ViewSonic Pro8600 Pro Reviews

Bright and breezy, the searing pictures from the Pro8600 are accompanied by considerable fan noise that reaches 65 decibels, though a useful ECO mode quietens things down nicely. The lack of built-in WiFi will annoy some, as will the presence of a soft-looking XGA resolution; both are evidence that the world of data projectors is still lagging far behind other display sectors. As such the Pro8600 seems a tad over-priced, though there are huge plusses other than its daylight-friendly brightness; colours are well saturated, the built-in stereo speakers impress and we love the inclusion of a red laser pointer in the remote control. As a catch-all projector for any environment and scenario, the Pro8600 isn't the final solution, but for many users its high brightness will trump its low resolution.