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DLP projector - 1000 ANSI lumens - 1280 x 720 - widescreen - High Definition 720p More product details

Optoma HD70
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November, 2009

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Optoma HD70

During my time spent with the Optoma HD70, I was continually impressed that so little money can buy so much front projector. It offers an extensive feature set, and the overall picture quality was excellent. If youâ're on a budget but crave the big ...

It offers an extensive feature set, and the overall picture quality was excellent.

June, 2007

No rating

avguide.com
US

Optoma HD70 DLP Projector

By Geoffrey Morrison

Sure, 1080p is getting all the buzz, but even the cheapest 1080p displays are still really pricey. For example, the lowest-priced 1080p projector is 4.5 times the price of this little Optoma. The HD70, while "only" 720p, has a distinction all its own ...

November, 2006

No rating

hometheatermag.com
US

Review: Optoma HD70 Home Theater Projector

By Bill Livolsi

Have you been dreaming of the day when you could get a high contrast, 1280x720p resolution DLP home theater projector for just $999? Well, you can stop dreaming--with this week's release of the Optoma HD70, that dream is now a reality. With the HD70, ...

September, 2006

Rating

78

projectorcentral.com
GB

Optoma HD70

By T3 Online

Skill HD projector. No remortgage required

HD pictures on a budget; Deep blacks; Smooth looking pictures

No lens shift

It's not perfect, but for Hi-Def on a budget it's very hard to beat

Lost in Hi-Def shows off the Optoma's quality in a different way - without the protection of low-definition blurring, even the more attractive cast members begin to look unusually haggard which, naturally, cheers us up no end. Of course, Optoma...

October, 2007

Rating

80

t3.com
GB

Optoma Themescene HD70

The Optoma HD70 represents a breakthrough in the pricing of home projectors; it's an HD-ready, 720p DPL projector for under £700. If you were thinking of getting a home theatre set-up, and thought 480p was all your budget could afford, think again

Good build inside and out, Well-endowed power supply, Decent ergonomics, Good value, Decent image quality, Easy to operate, HD-ready (HDMI port)

Lacks bi-ampable front speakers, Can't transcode from analogue to HDMI digital video, No DVI port, No carry bag

The Optoma is a good all-round performer: it's enjoyable to use and the price is great

This is helped by the battery of image-enhancing technologies Optoma has thrown at the HD70, which can be a little bewildering even with its well-designed menu system and pleasingly backlit remote. Just when we'd thought the projector world had...

March, 2007

Rating

100

macformat.co.uk
GB

Optoma HD70

Hi-def on a shoestring? We'll take two! Just when we'd thought the projector world had left us to suffer the insult of high-definition at a mere 32 inches, Optoma finally smashes thuggishly through the £1,000 barrier

Just fantastic performance at a great price

Performance at S-Video is something of a let down

The Optoma delivers superb quality for a superb price

January, 2007

Rating

100

pcformat.co.uk
US

Optoma HD70

By Art Feierman

US Note: This is an automatic translation. The text can differ from the original review.

Now the control panel, on the other hand, is very nicely laid out, with the power button slightly elevated on the lens barrel. It uses the usual press once to turn on, press twice to power down. Directly behind the power button is an LED light to indicate...

$ 999 - Great price / performance good shadow detail Very good remote control Very good warranty Well designed menus Plenty of control of the image BrilliantColor Quiet in low power mode Ease of use

placement flexibility (typical of DLP projectors due to limited zoom range and no adjustable lens shift Only one HDMI input Large amount of lens offset Somewhat Noisey in full power mode 8-bit color processing

Remember, even the HD70 produces a significant amount of volume when you really need them, even though its best mode is strictly average in brightness, so it is a good choice if you have a room with good lighting control . You can still handle modest to m...

November, 2006

No rating

projectorreviews.com
FR

Optoma ThemeScene HD70

By Sylvain

Award: Test Winner!

US Note: This is an automatic translation. The text can differ from the original review.

Prt all, especially the private edge

Its my product, its cheap

none, no really no cons

The vidoprojecteur HD70 dOptoma is a good device. ddi Cinma at Home, it provides for a reasonable price an image particulirement net High Definition, but is lacking in general to slightly colorimtrie. Installation must be rflchie. Overall, the HD70 offers...

December, 2007

Rating

80

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FR

Optoma HD70

By Clément Joubert

US Note: This is an automatic translation. The text can differ from the original review.

Optoma HD70: Optoma DLP projector offers a truly affordable equipped for the first time in a matrix high definition. Economic apparently it is the technically and seems to lack any practical function .. CNETFrance.fr

Matrix high resolution mini-priced, compact and very pleasant to use, colors and original settings fairly balanced, very clean and energetic, aggressive and somewhat well-defined

Noise running just about average, a little shell "computer", improvements to image "house" questionable, report limited zoom

Affordable and without major concessions, the HD70 delivers an image rather energetic, colorful, but fairly balanced. An excellent choice for beginners and try to HD .

Optoma DLP projector offers a truly affordable equipped for the first time a high definition matrix. Economic apparently it is the technically and seems to lack any practical function. After further claques ...

November, 2006

Rating

85

cnetfrance.fr
FR

Optoma HD70

By Clément Joubert

US Note: This is an automatic translation. The text can differ from the original review.

Matrix high resolution mini-priced, compact and very pleasant to use, colors and original settings fairly balanced, very clean and energetic, aggressive and somewhat well-defined

Noise running just about average, a little shell "computer", improvements to image "house" questionable, report limited zoom

Affordable and without major concessions, the HD70 delivers an image rather energetic, colorful but quite balanced. An excellent choice for beginners and try to HD .

After further repeated slaps to the market, Optoma continues his assault with a projector capable of displaying a high definition image with resolution of 720p for only EUR 1200 about. Predict that the objective of the manufacturer is falling ...

November, 2006

Rating

85

zdnet.fr

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