I buy this as my first ever projector to replace a old tv . I have to convince my dad to get this as he be under the impression that projector be no good unless it be completely dark . now that he give it a chance , he be completely satisfied and more , as be i. the projector be very bright , even with a lot of daylight come in through 3 big window in the back of the room . at night , I keep the light in the room at about 50 % and the projector still look amazing at less than half brightness . the picture quality be amazing and it project a huge image from a short distance . furthermore , I be project on a wall without a screen and it still look amazing . I love it . I would buy it again and I recommend it to everyone who be look for a high definition projector and be try to spend less than $ 1k . this projector should be worth a lot more . I do not know how they can get much better than this .