Epson MovieMate 72

60 reviews

May, 2013

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Value for money (13)
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Noise (2)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 60 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the usability and image quality. The design and value for money also get good views, but some have doubts about the noise and black level.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Projectors the Epson MovieMate 72 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: James Galbraith (pcworld.com)

Epson MovieMate 72 projector

720p high-definition capable ; USB port for displaying photos from a thumb drive ; Very good audio quality from built-in speakers ; Integrated, up-converting DVD player

No automatic focus ; No automatic keystone correction ; No DVI port

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

Epson Moviemate 72

As big-screen TVs become increasingly widespread, more and more people are discovering that a 40-inch or even a 50-inch screen still isn't big enough to turn watching a movie at home into a theater-like experienceeven with a bag of popcorn. What you...

Instant theater with 720p projector. Integrated DVD player. Integrated stereo audio system. Output for subwoofer

Doesn't deal properly with 1,280-by-720 computer input ; Watch the Epson MovieMate 72 Video Review

Except for a screen, the Epson MovieMate 72 includes everything you need for setting up a 720p home movie theater.

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Expert review by: Anthony Arrigo (projectorreviews.com)

Epson MovieMate 72

Sure enough, the Epson MovieMate 72 is a definite cut above any of the other all-in-one projectors I've reviewed. This Epson offers picture quality that is, at least comparable with many of the stand alone home theater projectors that compete with it...

Very bright (over 500 lumens in best mode, and over 1600 in brightest) ; True 720p resolution - a first for all-in-one projectors ; On board DVD player that can also play video CD's, standard CD's and music files ; Very good color balance "out of the...

User manual comes only on disc (hard copy too, would be better) ; Mediocre black level performance ; Remote is not backlit ; Menu features scattered from multiple buttons on remote ; No fine tuning R,G,B controls for tweaking color ; Not as much "pop"...

I really like the MovieMate 72. That said, my 15 year old daughter, who tells me she needs one, won't be getting one for the holidays. Afterall, I have two rooms already set up with projectors. That said, this is a product that under other...

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by: James Galbraith (macworld.com)

Review: Epson MovieMate 72 projector

The Epson MovieMate 72 is a cool, all-in-one, home-theater projector that features high-definition 720p resolution, high-quality integrated speakers, and a built-in up-converting DVD player.

720p high-definition capable; integrated, up-converting DVD player; very good audio quality from built-in speakers; USB port for displaying photos from a thumb drive

No DVI port; no automatic keystone correction; no automatic focus

The box is split horizontally into two sections, with all of the ports and the integrated speakers located in the bottom section; the projection portion is located in the larger, upper half. The two sections can line up seamlessly, if preferred, but...

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by: Steve Baczewski (layersmagazine.com)

Epson MovieMate 72

Combo Projector, DVD, And Music Player

User friendly; full-featured remote

Heavy; PDF manual

The projector houses a 140-W lamp and 3-LCD technology, producing beautiful, vibrant colors at up to 1,200 lumens with a 1000:1 contrast ratio at a native resolution of 1280×720. Images display at 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios and image adjustments...

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Epson MovieMate 72

alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 user reviews of the Epson MovieMate 72 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

image quality, usability, value for money, design

100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: projNut (amazon.com)

Love it

I have my a shelf attached to a ceiling beam, so the spinnable bottom was a requirement for me to get the DVD and usb where I could use them. The usb is great, I loaded up a 120GB FAT32 hard drive and can flip thru my .avi's. Picture quality is very...

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review by: L. G. Schmidt (amazon.com)

Great projector

This movie projector was all I had hoped for. I received it the day I was leaving on a camping trip. I was a little skeptical about if we would be able to use it on our trip with no time to learn how to use it or get it "set up". It worked right out...

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review by: Zeus Manbotti (amazon.com)

Great startup unit, weak speakers

Great product for a start up theater. I just display it on my wall and it looks great. The speakers are not all that, I am planning on getting a sub woofer to help with the sound. Overall great buy for a great price. Says it can connect to an ipod, but...

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review by: Chandra (amazon.com)

Worth the Buy; It's cinema experience

I was in dilemma for over 2 months and had kept this one in my cart, pondering over the purchase. After lot of thinking and comparing prices across sites and functionalities across models, I finally placed the order. It arrived just in 3 days though I...

Oct, 2010

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Product Specifications

The ultimate high-definition projector, DVD and music player combo, Epson MovieMate 72 takes big-screen entertainment to a new level with precision 720p resolution.Enjoy larger-than-life entertainment. It's the all-in-one product with built-in progressive scan DVD/CD player and four 5 W Dolby 5.1 DTS stereo speakers. Epson MovieMate 72 displays standard DVDs in even more detail at high-definition 720p resolution. It projects images up to eight times larger than on a 40-inch, widescreen TV.Simply plug it in and let the fun begin. There are no additional cables or equipment to hook up. Epson MovieMate 72 has an unique swivel base for versatile DVD loading. It delivers natural colors and bright, vibrant images with 3-chip 3LCD technology.Use Epson MovieMate 72 for videogames, movies and more. It works with your Apple iPod, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS3 or Microsoft Xbox 360 video game system for more entertainment options. Connect it to high-definition devices via HDMI for even more entertainment value. Epson MovieMate 72 displays an 80-inch, widescreen image from just 6 1/2 feet away, or a 120-inch image from just 10 feet away!