Projector Reviews
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Home Theater
The Optoma CinemaX D2 and D2 Smart USTs are the successors to Optoma's P2. They offer 3,000 ANSI lumens and notably low input lag for gamers.
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Large Venue
The Optoma ZU920TST is a short-throw, WUXGA laser projector with a cost-effective, permanently attached lens and a powerful 8,200 ANSI lumens of light output. It's a great solution for schools, businesses, houses of worship, and even golf simulators.
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Home Theater
The Optoma UHD55 is a solid 3,600 ANSI lumen lamp-based gaming projector for $1,799 that also works well as a home theater projector, though it has some noteworthy limitations.
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Home Theater
2021 Editor's ChoiceThe Editor's Choice-winning Optoma UHZ50 is an excellent laser gaming projector that also performs well for home theater movie nights thanks to great color and black levels better than competing LED projectors.
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Projector Comparison
The BenQ V7050i and Optoma CinemaX P2, priced $3,499 and $3,299 respectively, both earned ProjectorCentral's Editor's Choice award. But which one of these UST projectors wins out on overall performance and value? We set them head-to-head to find out.
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Home Theater
Best of the Year 2021The Optoma UHD35 is a bright 4K projector at a good price with two sought after features for gamers—high refresh rate up to 240Hz and ultra-low input lag.
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Projector Comparison
The VAVA 4K and Optoma CinemaX P2, at $2,799 and $3,299 respectively, are the lowest-priced 4K UST laser projectors on the market. Is the Optoma worth the extra $500? We faced them off to find out.
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Large Venue
With its non-detachable zoom lens and 7,500 lumens of brightness, the Optoma ZU720T DLP laser projector is a great bargain for business, house of worship, and small auditorium applications.
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$1,549
Home Theater
2020 Highly RecommendedA short-throw lens, bright long-life laser light source, 120 Hz refresh rate and 16.4 ms input lag in the Optoma GT1090HDR make for a winning combination.
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Home Theater
2020 Editor's ChoiceOptoma's CinemaX P2 4K laser UST projector builds on the success of last year's Editor's Choice-winning CinemaX P1 by adding features and modest performance improvements while dropping the price by $500.
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Projector Comparison
Our shootout reveals that the BenQ TK850 and Optoma UHD52ALV each deliver better image quality than the other in different conditions—it just depends on whether you're watching SDR or HDR, and the screen material.
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Home Theater
2020 Highly RecommendedOptoma's new gaming projector successfully implements 240Hz refresh rate to lower input lag and smooth motion, and also serves well for movies and TV.
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Home Theater
2020 Editor's ChoiceThe Optoma CinemaX P1 isn't the least expensive 4K UST laser projector, but it lands firmly in a value-rich sweet spot between price and performance.
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Home Theater
2020 Highly RecommendedOut of the box, the Optoma UHD52ALV offers accurate enough color for all those but the most critical. And at $1,799, it's an easy recommendation for it's intended use-case: a family room with ambient light.
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Conference Room Road Test
At just $1,249, Optoma's 4,000-lumen ZH403 is a solid, affordable choice for a laser-driven classroom or conference room projector.
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Conference Room Road Test
With 5,000 laser-driven lumens, Optoma's ZK507W fills demanding large-venue, education, and business applications that require 4K UHD resolution.
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Home Theater
Best of the Year 2019The Optoma UHL55 LED projector delivers 4K on the go in a stylish, easy-to-tote package.
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Home Theater
With its extremely low 8.4 millisecond input lag and 120 Hz mode, the Optoma HD39HDR puts serious gamers on the big screen with no penalty.
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Conference Room Road Test
With its 4,500 rated lumens, compact size, and $749 price, Optoma's EH412 is a great fit for business and weekend road warriors who need a punchy image in a bright room.
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Conference Room Road Test
Optoma offers up in the new ZU506T an affordable 5,000-lumen laser projector perfect for classrooms, conference rooms, and other venues.
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Conference Room Road Test
The Optoma ZU610-T WUXGA projector offers up a solid mix of features at an attractive $3,499 street price, including 6,000 lumens of rated brightness, a 20,000 hour laser light engine, and good installation flexibility.
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Conference Room Road Test
The new Optoma 4K550ST, with a robust 4,500 lumens, is the lowest-cost short-throw, 4K projector in its brightness class. Here's our hands-on test report.
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Projector Comparison
Commercial projectors deliver super-high brightness for a fraction of the cost of high-lumen home theater projectors. But will they work in a family room? In this two-part series, M. David Stone takes a look.
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Home Theater
2018 Highly RecommendedOptoma's HD27HDR delivers the benefits of 4K HDR content at 1080p resolution.
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Projector Comparison
We faced off Epson's new Home Cinema 4010 ($1,999) and Optoma's popular UHD51A ($1,699), two stellar values among under-$2K 4K projectors, to find out how they really differ in tech, features, and performance.
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Home Theater
2018 Highly RecommendedA new sister to the well-regarded Optoma UHD51A, the Optoma UHD51ALV is virtually the same projector—but with a different color wheel that nets extra brightness for those who need it.
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Conference Room
Optoma's new ultra short throw projector for classroom, conference, and signage...
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Projector Comparison
A comparison of five 5000-lumen 1080p Laser-based projectors compared, all 3D enabled, for sports bars, house of worship, or even ambient large screen home usage.
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Home Theater
2018 Highly RecommendedOptoma's newest 4K projector voice-activated by Amazon Alexa
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Conference Room Road Test
Lumen muscle for $379… a gem for class and conference room
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Conference Room Road Test
WUXGA (1920x1200) resolution goes below $600…
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Projector Comparison
Shootout: BenQ HT2050A vs. Epson Home Cinema 2150 vs. Optoma GT1080Darbee
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Projector Comparison
Epson Home Cinema 4000 vs. Optoma UHD60. Which is best for you?
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Projector Comparison
Best Home Theater Projectors under $700
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Home Theater
2018 Highly RecommendedThe newest 1080p home theater projector from Optoma at only $599
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Home Theater
2018 Highly RecommendedAnother hot home theater projector from Optoma for $649...
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Home Theater
2018 Highly RecommendedGreat 1080p home theater value at a low $549...
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$1,200
Home Theater
2018 Highly RecommendedGreat 4K projector for $1499...
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$1,720
Home Theater
2018 Highly RecommendedOne of Optoma's many 4K projectors now at $1799...
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Projector Comparison
Preliminary Notes comparing the Optoma UHD60 and Vivitek HK2288 4K Home Theater Projectors
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$4,519
Home Theater
2018 Highly Recommended4K Laser Projector for Home Theater
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Projector Comparison
Two new home theater projectors at $899...Epson HC2150 and the Optoma HD39Darbee
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Projector Comparison
Shootout between two hot 4K-enabled projectors…
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Conference Room Road Test
The least expensive laser-based ultra short throw projector on the market.
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Large Venue Road Test
8200 lumens, 1920x1200 20,000 hour laser/phosphor EXTREME versatility This projector does it all…
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Conference Room Road Test
Excellent value, the least expensive laser WUXGA projector at 5000+ lumens...
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Home Theater
2016 Highly RecommendedBeautiful HD 1080p, ultra short throw, at an aggressive price...
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Home Theater
2016 Highly RecommendedAn excellent value in 1080p home theater for under $600...
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Conference Room Road Test
5000 lumens, full HD 1080p, compact form factor, long zoom for under $2000...
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Pocket Road Test
A terrific all-around compact presentation, gaming, and movie projector...
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Projector Comparison
A five-way shootout between the BenQ HT3050, HT 2050, Epson HC 2040, Optoma HD28DSE and Viewsonic PJD7835HD ...
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Home Video
2015 Highly RecommendedOptima's new 1080p home theater projector for $799...
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$999
Home Theater
2015 Highly RecommendedA close look at Optoma's new home theater projector under $1000...
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$1,599
Home Theater
2015 Highly RecommendedAt just $1599, a new option for quality home theater without breaking the bank...
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$549
Home Video
2014 Highly RecommendedGreat image quality and an unbeatable $599 price...
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Projector Comparison
What's the best 1080p projector under $1000? Find out here.
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$649
Home Video
2014 Highly RecommendedA powerfully bright 1080p home theater projector with a long-life lamp for less than $700...
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$531
Home Video
2014 Highly RecommendedA solid portable 1080p projector for video gaming at only $749...
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$3,999
Home Theater
An affordable, feature rich, LED-based 1080p home theater projector has finally arrived...
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$716
Home Video
If you're into video gaming on the big screen for just $650, check this one out...
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Pocket
Over 400 lumens of brightness from an LED pocket projector under $500...
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$899
Home Video
2013 Highly RecommendedThe Optoma HD25-LV doubles the brightness of the HD25, making it a great choice for video games, sports, living room home entertainment, and big-screen 3D...
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$949
Home Theater
2013 Highly RecommendedThe Optoma HD25 is another great 1080p projector that sells for less than $1000.
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Portable
An excellent choice for portable presentation... a very small, 3.3 lb. projector that pumps out 3000 lumens...
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Large Venue
2013 Highly RecommendedAn outstanding conference room projector that's worth seeking out...
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$449
Pocket
Good data image quality, usable video quality, and relatively rainbow-free images, make the ML300 a solid choice for mobile presentation.
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Projector Comparison
A 1080p shootout between the BenQ SH910 and Optoma TH1060P conference room projectors...
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$999
Conference Room
2012 Highly RecommendedThe Optoma TW610STi interactive projector is one of the more impressive interactive short throw projectors available.
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$399
Pico
With the widest range of inputs among the pico projectors in the 100-lumen category, Optoma's PK320 gives its owner a great deal of versatility at a modest price.
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$599
Pocket
Portable LED projector, 500 lumens, widescreen 1280x800 resolution in a little 2.5 lb package...
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$229
Home Video
At just $229, an intriguing option for game playing, and an occasional movie...
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$599
Home Video
2011 Highly RecommendedDespite the focus on video gaming the GT750E can also function as a low-end home theater projector, which is lot more than you might expect from the $799 price.
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Home Theater
Catering to cinema enthusiasts, the HD8300 combines excellent color, high brightness, and clean, crosstalk-free 3D.
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$1,399
Home Theater
2011 Editor's ChoiceWith the Optoma HD33, 1080p 3D is now available for less than $1500. This is a projector worth getting excited about.
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$3,049
Conference Room
Optoma's first generation TW675UTi-3D ultra short throw interactive projector is fully competitive with other companies' second and third generation models.
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$400
Portable
2011 Highly RecommendedThe Optoma DS322 portable projector puts a lot of light on the wall for very little money...
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Projector Comparison
Over the past few weeks, we've been looking at the cream of the crop, the best of the best--eight 1080p projectors available for less than $1500 that are sure to knock your socks off.
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$179
Home Video
2011 Highly RecommendedOptoma's Playtime PT100 is an impressive little gaming and video projector for under $200...
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$899
Conference Room
The leading edge features of the Optoma TW610ST widescreen short throw projector include an HDMI port, 3D ready capability, and a 3100 lumen rating for brightness
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$399
Home Video
2011 Highly RecommendedThe Optoma Neo-i DV20A is more than just a projector: it's an entire personal media presentation system, all tied together for under $450.
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$1,099
Conference Room
2010 Highly RecommendedAn XGA resolution DLP projector with 5,000-hour lamp life, 3-year warranty, and a 1-year warranty on the lamp for under $700!
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$399
Pico
The Optoma PK-301 projector has a combination of aspect ratio and brightness that puts it in a class by itself.
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$2,799
Conference Room
The Optoma TW775 projector's high brightness makes it a good choice for large venues from boardrooms to small auditoriums.
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$895
Portable
A very well constructed micro-portable widescreen presentation projector. At only 2.5 lbs., it is an excellent choice for traveling presenters.
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$160
Home Theater
2010 Highly RecommendedWhen you want a big HD picture on the wall for an evening of video gaming with your friends, the GT720 is the way to go.
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$999
Home Theater
2010 Highly RecommendedIf the idea of using your Nintendo Wii on a super large screen appeals to you, the Optoma GT360 is a terrific option for only $600.
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Projector Comparison
The Sony VW85 and the Optoma HD8600 are two great home theater projectors in the $8000 price range. Here's how they stack up....
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$269
Pico
2010 Highly RecommendedA full feature set with with a crisp and saturated image make the PK201 pico pocket projector a great alternative for mobile presentation. Excellent Value!
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$1,299
Conference Room
2010 Highly RecommendedThe Optoma EH1020 is a multi-purpose 1080p projector that's great for any type of presentation task - especially photography.
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$749
Portable
2010 Highly RecommendedThis versatile WXGA (1280x800) DLP projector has a lot to offer, including 3D capability.
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$549
Home Video
2010 Highly RecommendedThe Optoma HD66 is a 720p DLP projector that's good for more than just movies.
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$229
Pico
2009 Highly RecommendedThe PK102 is a pocket-sized projector that works with almost every portable media device.
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$7,499
Home Theater
2009 Editor's ChoiceWith an HD8600 and a good calibration, you are well on your way to some of the finest HD home theater money can buy.
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$999
Portable
With a basic feature set sufficient for many applications, Optoma has succeeded in producing a mobile projector of excellent value with a focus on image quality.
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$899
Home Theater
2009 Highly RecommendedThe HD20 brings 1080p projection to its lowest price point yet, while maintaining great image quality that's ideal for home entertainment.
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$2,669
Home Theater
The Optoma HD8200 follows in the footsteps of the venerable HD80, which was one of the finest 1080p DLP projectors under $10,000 during its time.
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Conference Room
The EX525ST is uniquely tailored to be a fantastic classroom projector.
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$179
Pico
The Optoma Pico PK-101 projector projects photos or video from anything you can connect to it via composite video and does a very good job of rendering color.
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$1,569
Home Theater
If you are looking for a bright DLP 1080p projector for casual home video entertainment with a light or two on, the HD806 may be just the right choice.
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$876
Home Theater
2008 Highly RecommendedThis light, bright 720p DLP projector is both portable and powerful, making it easy to use almost anywhere.
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$2,500
Home Theater
2007 Editor's ChoiceThe HD80's excellent performance in contrast, black level, sharpness, and color combine to make it a riveting home theater experience.
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$1,299
Conference Room
If you want a portable projector with many of the bells and whistles of a larger business machine, the EP770 will serve you well.
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Projector Comparison
A summary of reviews of 1080p projectors from Fall 2006 to April 2007, with several updates. Summaries include highlights and limitations of each model, and relevant comparative notes.
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$1,299
Home Theater
2007 Highly RecommendedThe HD73 is a wonderful home theater projector for classic dark room viewing. It is an impressive projector that can serve well as a cost-effective solution for your home theater.
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$9,999
Home Theater
2006 Highly RecommendedOptoma is known for making quality home theater projectors, from the budget kings H31 and HD70 up through the powerhouse HD7100.
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Conference Room
It is becoming increasingly common to see computers that output widescreen signals, whether they be laptops or desktops.
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$999
Home Theater
2006 Highly RecommendedDespite some limitations imposed by the short zoom range and lack of lens shift, the Optoma HD72 is a reference quality projector with an aggressive street price. In terms of image quality, it is hard to beat.
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$679
Portable
2006 Highly RecommendedA few weeks ago, we reviewed the excellent Optoma EP716 in the SVGA shootout.
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Projector Comparison
SVGA Sub-$700 shootout of the BenQ MP610, Epson PowerLite S3, InFocus X2, Microtek MS4, Mitsubishi SD110U, and the Optoma EP716 projectors.
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$999
Home Theater
2005 Highly Recommended
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Projector Comparison
In terms of unit volume, the hottest home theater projectors in the market these days are the inexpensive DLP projectors built around Texas Instruments' 854x480 resolution chip.
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$1,099
Home Theater
2005 Highly RecommendedThe H31 is a gem. Outstanding color balance and saturation, an elegant image overall.
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Projector Comparison
Comments on the BenQ PE8700, Optoma H77, Toshiba MT800 projectors.
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$5,999
Home Theater
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Projector Comparison
IF you are installing a multipurpose room in which you either cannot or do not wish to control ambient light, you need a bright, high contrast projector.
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Projector Comparison