Sharper Image Projector EC-PJ10

I know that this projector isn't going to be the best thing since sliced bread, but I'd expect more from their manufacturer.
I sent an email asking their manufacturer a simple question, what's the specifications of the product, resolution, lumens output, etc. They tell me that they can not help people that don't buy from them directly. I remind them that it doesn't matter, they are obligated to release these specifications upon release, after all, I am going to be performing a full studied review, and without specifications, the review won't be complete, and will get a bad rating on customer support. They tell me the same thing again. I send another email requesting it to be forwarded to their general manager.
That is I hope, Best Buy ships the product. It's on backorder for me, on my order.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/The+Sharper+Image+-+Movie/Video+Game+Entertainment+Projector/9472313.p?i...
Product page at BB for those interested in info
*disclaimer* I am not now, nor have I ever been, an employee of Best Buy, Geek Squad, nor of any of their affiliate, parent, or subsidiary companies.

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iMovie isn't a good tool because it is intended to be used on true "video" and would have to convert your images into video formats.
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Your second image looks motion-blurred and/or blurred because of lens issues.
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well, the biggest one is 48 if i remember correctly(the one from the popup profile)
HOLY SMOKES, YOU'RE RIGHT!
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