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Optoma HD70 720p DLP Home Theater Projector | 
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| Brand: Optoma
Category: CE
Buy New: Too low to display
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Avg. Customer Rating:  53 reviews
Color: White
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.6
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 10.1 x 3.7
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: HD70
Model: HD70
UPC: 796435219925
EAN: 0796435219925
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Nativ 720p high-definition home theater projector | | • | 1000 lumens | | • | 4000:1 contrast ratio | | • | Whisper-quiet ensures silent operation | | • | Remarkable contrast levels |
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The Optoma HD70 is a native 720p, high-definition home theater DLP projector. By incorporating the finest HD technologies, including BrilliantColor™ color processing technology, the Optoma HD70 delivers vivid images and amazing color clarity. With outstanding functionality and value, the HD70 demonstrates the ability of delivering a brilliant projected picture without compromising performance. Feature List
- Native 720p high-definition home theater projector
- Bright 1000 lumens with 4000:1 contrast ratio (with ImageAI™)
- Native widescreen with a 16:9 aspect ratio
- ImageAI technology adjusts light intensity output to deliver remarkable contrast levels
- Whisper-quiet at 28dB to ensure silent operation
Product Description
Transform any room in your home with an ultimate High Definition entertainment experience. Making the largest big screen TV's seem small with an image that can fill a wall the HD70 will immerse you in the action. Fantastic image quality provides life-size movie, sports or gaming characters that look so real you could touch them.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 48 more reviews...
 A superb unit. October 17, 2006
49 out of 50 found this review helpful
I have owned an Optoma EP 719 XGA projector for about a year and find it an impressive unit for the price. However, when Optoma released the HD 70, a full 720p projector, for under $1000, I had to buy it. The projector is light, but substantially-constructed with a sturdy gloss white case. I was immediately impressed with the quality of the build.
I wasn't too sure what to expect--after all, it had half the rated lumens of the 719 and offered a gain of about 33% in resolution on a 16:9 movie. I plugged it in, attached my HDMI DVD player, made some minor adjustments--and was amazed at the result. The HD 70 provides a bright, crisp, high-contrast and richly-colored image that was in every way measurably superior to the 719. Standard DVDs take on a 3-dimensional look; my wife even asked if I had bought a high-definition DVD player because the images looked so sharp. The beginning battle sequence of Star Wars III is simply breathtaking; the opening "dark" scenes of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" take on a rich depth, with lots of hitherto unseen (on the 719) shadow detail available. I project on a 106" Grey Wolf screen.
The HD 70 achieves this by using some advanced technology--and it works, most of the time. The Image AI function boosts contrast to an astonishing 4000:1 by varying the light output of the projection lamp based on the scene displayed. This function really does deliver, although it can be a noticeable distraction at times. In the scene in Apollo 13 where Lovell is discussing the fire that killed his colleagues with his son, Image AI seemed to be a little "lost" and there was noticeable and almost constant adjustment to the lamp brightness. In most cases, however, the function performs admirably. Another major improvement is the 7-segment, 4x color wheel. If you're susceptible to "rainbows" on DLP projectors, you'll find that this setup pretty much eliminates the problem, even on scenes with stark black-and-white contrast.
One or two more problems come to mind--the offset of the projector (as with most Optomas) elevates the projected image at about 33 degrees from the horizontal. This works well for a "tabletop" installation, but anyone who wants to do a ceiling mounting might find this offset inconvenient. The zoom ratio on the lens is 1.1:1, giving very little flexibility in projector placement if you want to fill a screen. The lens cap is completely annoying; it is almost impossible to get it to fit in place. It is a rubbery plastic and pushing it onto the lens almost always defocuses the projector. Most of the time, it simply falls off, no matter how hard you try to stick it in place. Some people have complained that the whites "pop" too much on this projector and have covered the white segment of the color wheel to correct the problem. On the Grey Wolf, I see no problems at all with the white balance and I would strongly recommend that no one black out the white color wheel segment.
In conclusion--this unit represents superb value for money. At under $1000, this the the projector you've been waiting for if you want to step up to 720p front projection.
Affordable, quality projector. October 4, 2006
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
Just received 2 days ago to replace my 480p Infocus 4805 and am very happy with the step up in resolution. Much quieter than my 4805, better picture, and HDMI input are the biggest advantages so far. Seems to be very solid, light but not flimsy. Zoom and Focus dials have a little tension which makes it easier to fine tune. Great remote and easy setup. IMO the best 720p projector you will find on a budget.
"This on goes to eleven" October 12, 2006
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
I just installed this a few days ago. I haven't gotten around to writing my review till now because I've just been transfixed like a mogwai staring at the screen.
Before I ordered the HD70, I was considering the less expensive optoma H31. The H31 is only capable of projecting a 480p image. The HD70 projects a 720p image.
If you are looking to buy an entry level DLP projector, you may have to make the choice between 480p and 720p. I also used reviews from a site called projector central to make my decision.
Other germane observations about this machine:
-It's quiet. The cooling fan is not audible even during quiet movie scenes.
-It's compatable with a ceiling projector mount that cost around $40 +S/H. Google "mountdirect" to see the universal "PMS series projector mount" that I bought. Looks like Amazon's selling a mount for around $70 if you want to go that way.
-Simple remote. It allows you to adjust the contrast, picture dimensions, etc. However, the focus and zoom are adjusted with wheels on the projector itself.
If you need a little more information, head over to the projector central website. The tests and reviews seem pretty comprehensive out of all of the stuff I read online.
 Impossible to do better for the money. December 4, 2006
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
I've waited about 8 years for quality home theater projectors to be this inexpensive, and the wait was worth it. The Optoma HD70 is worth every penny you'll spend to get it, and you absolutely will not find a better value in entry-level front projection.
The high contrast ratio produces excellent shadows and blacks. Color clarity is exceptional.
There is a connection for every common type of video input, and although I use an HDMI cable, the untrained eye is unlikely to notice much difference between HDMI and component video. (As a side note, the projector has 720p native resolution but reads my upconverting DVD player at 1080i.)
Cosmetically, the projector itself is quite attractive.
The only slight negative is the 1,000-lumen output, which is fine for most cases when enough ambient light can be blocked, but is also nowhere near the lumen output of higher-end units. Still, I have a relatively dark room, and image brightness has been good thus far.
Finally, I echo the earlier reviewer who recommended viewing the opening battle of "Star Wars III." George Lucas filmed that movie with 1080p cameras, and watching that space battle with this HD projector is utterly breathtaking. I noticed colors I hadn't seen since watching the movie on opening day in the theaters, especially brilliant blues.
Bottom line? You can't do better for the money.
Amazing projector for the price November 26, 2006
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
I upgraded from an Infocus X3 and I can tell you first hand that you will immediately notice that the HD70 has much better contrast. You can make out more details in the shadows. It makes quite a difference if you are watching a horror movie.
I would recommend this projector to anyone.
I did find a good deal on a projector ceiling mount, google "projectormountstore". $50 for a really sharp looking projector mount.
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