We bought this projector to use in our back yard when we entertain and we couldn't be happier. It came with a carrying case for easy travel/storage, it's compact, and best of all it's a "smart" projector so you can use it for many things without connecting it to another device. It even came with an antenna for picking up basic tv. The only negative thing I can say is that we haven't been able to get the 3D to work properly. We haven't spent much time on trying to figure it out, so that could be operator error more than equipment error.

I know it's not the cheapest, but I always get the Geek squad protection plans. If it breaks, it's covered. if I have questions or it doesn't operate, they help me. If I was a computer genius or more savvy, I probably wouldn't need it, but I need this stuff to work when I want it to.

I highly recommend purchasing the Geak Squad Protection Plan. They gave me store credit for my damaged LCD projector that I had purchased 3 years ago.