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| Brand: Optoma
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Avg. Customer Rating:  54 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
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| Customer Reviews:
 just ok January 18, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this projector very much influenced by the raving reviews. Maybe I have different need from the majority of reviewers: I like to watch mostly foreign and art films along with independent, classic and the ocasional action thriller and never use it for tv broadcast.
I had several problems setting the right aspect ratio for old and not so old movies, the movies appear strechted or cropped. After trying all settings, I call costumer service and they pretty much told me to live with it. Also it is somewhat noticeable some kinetic distortion in background or sometimes foreground textures, specially when there is contrast between shapes or areas.
Light from the projector's lens leak into the room around the projection screen, so I had to custom make a mask to avoid this.
I had an optoma before and didn't have any of this issues.
Anyway when projecting a dvd that is 16:9 aspect ratio and a good quality transfer it is a good movie watching experience.
I shold have wait a little longer save a little money and purchase a higher quality projector more suited for my needs.
 Awesome for the price January 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought the Optoma after considerable research and havent been dissapointed one little bit. The brightness is a little low but if you can control the light in your room, that is not a problem at all. Unit looks nice and the controls are easy to operate even without reading the manual which is basic at best. I have the image at 120' which is quite large and the image is very clear. For a 720p which is probably the cheapest in the market, you cant go wrong with the HD70. The differences in image quality with those far more expensive units is so subtle that most people will never know the difference. You can save 100's (probably even more) with this unit and still be happy with the quality. Unit comes with all cables except HDMI which is recommended for best image quality. It has an optical cable for sound but no digital coaxial so depending on your setup, you may have to buy a couple of cables (quite cheap if you buy online. The price difference at the big box stores is remarkable).
One thing to note: As with all DLP models, you have to be careful where you mount the projector. It has to be lower than the lowest point of your screen or higher that the highest (ceiling mount). To get the largest images, you have to move the projector to the back of the room (at least 14 feet, I think).
 HD Projection Image Is Superb - needs DCDi or similar for NTSC broadcast TV April 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had the Optoma HD70 mounted and in use for just over a week.
I upgraded from an X1 that I had for years. The Brightnes and Contrast levels on the HD70 are great. Much brighter and crisper than the Infocus X1. The High definition image is absolutely superb and is much better than the Infocus.
However:
As for standard definition TV and DVD I am disapointed. The Faroujada DCDi processor built in the X1 made the 480i media look fantastic. When viewing standard broadcast TV with the HD70,the dark scenes are blotchy and the bright scenes are washed out. I will need to upgrade my HT Audio/Video receiver to one with an upconverter and video processor. The Onkyo TX-SR705 shows goood promise
Onkyo TX-SR705 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black) to get back to a good viewing experience when viewing Broadcast TV and DVDs.
I highly recommend the HD70 for viewing HD content including BluRay or HDDVD. If you are going to watch Broadcast Standard Definition TV or standard DVD get an additional unit with either a Faroudja DCDi or HQV Reon-VX video processing & Upconverter.
"This on goes to eleven" October 12, 2006
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
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.
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