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This is the most amazing projector I've ever got and it was worth every pennies, I mean it! I got it like last year in Dec. of 2006 and it's only have 302 hours on it so far, it can last to 3,000 hours, I kid you not, and the light blub replacement cost...
No complaints, just make sure to have a decent surround sound system to hook your peripherals to as this has no sound ports at all....
Just own HD70 for two weeks. enjoy it so much. for the best result, 1)install it in a light controlable room (eg. bassmant or home Theater room). 2) plug it to a good DVD player or a HD-TV source. using componet or HDMI connection. I just send out the...
I have not found anything published by the manufacturer to be untrue. The projector performs as they say it should. If you are one to purchase based upon technicals, this is the projector and for you. The price is remarkable. As others have said the lens...
My wife and I have owned this projector for 4 months and we couldn't be happier. The 108" picture in our setup is bright and the colors true, even in room light that washed out our last projector's picture. It can't compete with sunlight (what affordable...
I spent months researching not knowing anything about projectors when I was building my 12 by 20 foot room and this projector works perfect. You will not get anything better for the price. Note to all, you don't need a screen. I project on flat white...
Its almost a month since I bought it. The picture quality is simply superb. I tested the quality with s-video and component cables. S-video piture is even better....
Looks great with S-Video and Component. Haven't tried HDMI yet. Projects onto our slightly off-white wall (was worried the wall wasn't "white" enough) and it looks great. Highly recommend this projector....
very pleased with this projector; great resolution, easy setup, and plenty of options for connectivity and image adjustment. Over an 8ft distance, I have a n image size of about 8ft wide.I've been using it for a month; the big question is how long it...
This projector was very easy to install and does a fine job for the price. Note: all projectors are ambient light sensitive. Make sure that you have a dark room. And an HDMI connection from your receiver to the projector(the wires are a little pricy)....
Loved the picture and was and easy setup. Price was right and the style seemed to blend right into my room....
I am very satisfied with this unit and would recommend it to anyone. Using simply a standard DVD unit with "upconvert" technology provides a beautiful viewing experience. It is even better with an HD DVD unit. The lens cap fits poorly - but this is a...
The delivery was fast and the product is great. I'm happy with it. It's the best value at this lower price....
I felt this gives great quality and the BEST picture on your WALL. Just imagine if you have pull down screen. Easy to setup and works like a charm. I was able to watch movie CARS within 10 min after I opened the box. The best part of it is portable. I...
Have this projector for about 3 weeks now after much review and online searching. The 1000 lumens on this projector was a bit of a worry before i actually tried it out on 720P. With up to 4000 contrast ratio this projector is more than I ever expected. I...
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...
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...
I'm not sure what projector is being shown but as of 10-16-06, the preview image is not the hd70. Hopefully this will be fixed by the time you read this....
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...
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...
Was perusing for a projector for my son's party and looked at reviews. The Optoma had better than average reviews and couldn't find one in my area (Honolulu). The only projector that came close to the specs in the store was $200 more. Since the party was...
I am very pleased with this projector. I've been waiting for quite a while to purchase a projector for the quality level to reach the right price point. It's pretty bright, works well with my laptop (powerbook g4), and displays beautifully. My needs are...
I purchased mine for 950.00 from Amazon and Optoma is having a 200.00 rebate. So for 750.00 your wife will give you the thumbs up! The device is awesome. It runs a little warm and has a limited zoom but with a little planning (in regards to placement)...
This is my first home theater projector and my first HD device of any type. I haven't as of yet upgraded to HD cable, so I can only comment on DVD reproduction...which depends heavily upon your source. I bought a Samsung upscaling DVD player, and I must...
Home movie theater for under $1,000!! This projector rocks, once you add up all the mounts, cables, and new upconvert DVD player, I still spent less than my friend did for his 42" LCD and I have an 84" screen! I am also planning on using it outside for...
Great product for the value - after rebate, it costs ~$[...], and amazon shipped it for free!The best feature of this model against other is the digital keystone.The image is great and bright consider for 1000 lumens.The fan is super quite.The remote is...
I previously owned an Optoma H31 and was extremely happy with it to the point that I just didn't need to gawk at the plasmas and LCD widescreen TV's at Bestbuy anymore. I was hoping for a modest upgrade with the HD70 since it cost me about the same to...
I've had my HD70 about 3 months now, and I'm still blown away. I work as a projectionist in a movie theatre and I've been playing with Video Projectors for a long time and bringing them home to test. I also show 16mm and Super 8 films in my living room...
I started this review off with a sentence saying I was going to make it short and sweet. It did not turn out this way. I have discovered after deciding to start writing reviews for products I buy that you really do have to read the longer reviews to get...
A great projector! This is my second Optoma projector. First was DV10 movietime which is also excellent, but offers only 480p resolution vs. the 720p provided by the HD70. The move up to 720p is a great upgrade, more than double the pixels of 480p....
Projectors are moving so fast today that it imo is not worth buying a pj over $2000. The Optoma HD70 at $1000 is an excellent deal.After a quick calibration the picture looks vivid and natural. Excellent black levels, great flesh tones...simply beautiful....
I love it. I have it in a basement in which all windows face north, so there is very little ambient light. I do not know how it would do in a lit-up room, but in the darkness, it is just plain awesome. My wife loves it, too. I have a 92" pull-down...
I cannot begin to say just how much I love this Unit. I bought the 119 inch HD Screen to go with the Projector. I thought because the size of the screen I was using that I would lose some of the picture quality. BOY WAS I WRONG! My son thought I was...
You simply cannot get a better value on an HD projector than this. I've had my optoma for about 2 months now and I would recommend this to anyone who doesn't "need" a 1080 resolution. It is very easy to use and has all the A/V inputs you would need. The...
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...
This seems like the best buy currently or at least at the time I purchased (Jan, 2007). The key is the high definition (1280x720) and ease of use. I use it as a second monitor for my home computer to display graphics etc--the graphic colours don't quite...
Recently bought an Optoma HD70 and I'm really happy with it so far. The image is sharp, colors are bright, and its ready to use straight out of the box.I use it mainly with my XBOX360 so the HD resolution is great for the XBOX's 720p output. Only slight...
I've searched for quite a long time and this projector was all worth it!You can not find a 720P projector under 1G and has a great picture like Optoma HD70....
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...
I love this projector. The picture is great on my wall -- I don't even use a screen. I've got windows in my room, but with the blinds closed the picture is still decent.I concur with the limitations mentioned by others: Lens cap is practically useless,...
I don't want to get into the technical aspects of the HD70, as that has been covered by other reviewers. I'll just say that for the HD/projector novice, this is a great way to start. It is very easy to hook up and start watching. The menus are easy to...
You must have heard many good things about this projector. Its all true. Very good one. My problem started when I want to mount this in ceiling. This projector take only M3X10mm security screws. 90% of the mounts come with M4, M5 and M6 screws but not M3....
Very good product. Good value for money.Everything delivered on time and in perfect conditions, as agreed at the moment of the purchase....
There is a HUGE drawback for this projector, no closed caption capability. It may not be a big problem for some people, but it is a big issue to me. I didn't realize it until I mounted it to the ceiling, otherwise I would return it. I think in current...
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...
This projector is great for the price. It is everything that other reviewers are saying and yet i have a real problem with it, though there are work arounds. Surprisingly, no one in cyber space is talking about it. The problem has to do with the aspect...
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