Projector Reviews

At a Glance
Connections:
Inputs:
Video: HDMI (1), RGB D-Sub 15-pin (1, shared), component video (2, 1 shared), S-video (1), composite video (1)
Audio: None

Outputs:
Video: None
Audio: None

Additional:
12-volt trigger (1), RS-232 (1), IR (2)

Features:
Type: DLP
Native Resolution / Aspect Ratio: 1,280 by 720 / 16:9
Lamp Life: 2,000/3,000 hours
Different Lenses Available? No
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 3.7 x 10.4 x 10.1
Weight (pounds): 5.6
Price: $999

Ratings Build Quality: 90
• Sturdy little box
• Zoom and focus rings affirm budget roots

Value: 94
• HD projection for $1,000!

Features: 89
• One each of the inputs you need
• Full 1,280-by-720 resolution, but for a 852-by-480 price

Performance: 86
• Bright, with a great contrast ratio
• Color points and scaling aren't great

Ergonomics: 93
• Excellent, simple, backlit remote
• Lots of adjustments to play with in the menus

Overall: 90
The first sub-$1K HD projector (by a dollar) will rightly steal plenty of sales away from its similarly priced 480p competitors. You'll need to mate it with a decent scaling DVD player, which isn't a lot to ask. Then, you'll get a bright projector with a decent black level and a great contrast ratio for less than a plasma or an LCD, plus a much bigger image.

General Information
HD70 DLP Projector, $999
Optoma
(888) 289-6786
www.optomausa.com