Optoma EP7150 DLP Front Projector Review

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by Clint DeBoer — last modified December 07, 2007

Optoma EP7150 DLP Projector

Summary

Product Name: EP7150 DLP Projector
Manufacturer: Optoma
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Review Date: January 03, 2007 00:00
MSRP: $ 1299

Specifications

Display Technology: Single 0.55-inch DDR DMD DLP™ Technology from Texas Instruments

Brightness: 2000 lumens (typical)
Resolution: XGA (1024 x 768) native (4:3) up to UXGA (1600 x 1200) compressed
Contrast Ratio: 2500:1 (full on/off)
I/O connectors: VGA, S-video, Composite video (RCA), USB, Single IR receiver, AC power

Displayable Colors: 16.7 million

Noise Level (typical): 40 dB standard (38dB ECO)
Lamp Type & Life: 200W UHP lamp; 4000 hours (ECO), 3000 hours STD
Image Size: 35 to 250 inch diagonal
Computer Compatibility: UXGA, SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA, PC & Mac Compatible
Video Compatibility: HDTV (720p, 1080i,1080p) with 480i/576i deinterlacing, NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Warranty: 3 years limited Parts & Labor (90 days on lamp)
Projection Method: Front/rear table-top

Projection Lens: f = 21.83 – 23.81 mm. F/2.35 – 2.47 (1.10x manual zoom and focus)
Keystone Correction: +/- 16 degrees vertical
Throw Ratio: 1.74-2.00:1 (distance/width)
Horizontal Scan Rate: 15-100 kHz
Vertical Refresh rate: 43 to 85 Hz
Power Supply: 100-240 volts, 50-60Hz
Power Consumption: 250 watts (+/- 10% maximum), 10 watts (standby mode)
Operating Temperature: 41 – 95 degrees F (5 – 35 degrees C); 80% humidity
Standard Accessories: Carry case, AC Power Cord, VGA to VGA, composite, Remote Control, Batteries for Remote, Lens Cap, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card and User's Manual (CD)

Optional Accessories: Ceiling mount kit, 15-pin to 3 RCA-Component HDTV Adapter, DVI to DVI Cable, DVI to HDMI Adapter, Gold Service Warranty

Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.65 x 2.44 in (216 x 169 x 62 mm)

Weight: 2.7 lbs (1.2 kg)

Pros

Ultra-portable
Can be used to signal the space shuttle in orbit (very bright)
Laser pointer remote with “mouse” functionality
Built-in 1W speaker for multimedia use
USB connectivity for limited desktop control via included remote

Cons

No direct component video inputs (can use VGA adapter cable, not included)
At brightest levels, colors desaturated
Intrusive fan noise (Eco mode doesn’t lessen)

Introduction

This is one of our first projector reviews that falls into the “ultra-portable” category. Weighing in at just under 3 pounds and measuring less than 9-inches in width, the EP7150 is in a class all by itself. This is the type of unit you’ll want if you are traveling place to place or want a projector to easily set up and take down in an office or teaching environment. It’s the “Mighty Mouse” of projectors in a sense and the 2000 lumens are “real” – we’ve seen a lot of overstated specs, but this isn’t one of them. Let’s attempt to dress down this superhero and see if he can stand up under the scrutiny.

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Clint DeBoer posts on January 06, 2007 14:13

<A href="http://www.audioholics.com/productreviews/avhardware/optoma-EP-7150p2.php [audioholics.com]"><IMG style="WIDTH: 103px; HEIGHT: 100px" alt= hspace=10 src="http://www.audioholics.com/news/thumbs/mightymouse_th.jpg [audioholics.com]" align=left border=0></A>This is one of our first projector reviews that falls into the “ultra-portable” category. Weighing in at just under 3 pounds and measuring less than 9-inches in width, the EP7150 is in a class all by itself. This is the type of unit you’ll want if you are traveling place to place or want a projector to easily set up and take down in an office or teaching environment. It's the "Mighty Mouse" of projectors in a sense and the 2000 lumens are "real" – we've seen a lot of overstated specs, but this isn't one of them. Let's attempt to dress down this superhero and see if he can stand up under the scrutiny.