Optoma EP7150 DLP Front Projector Review
Optoma EP7150 DLP Projector
Summary
- Product Name: EP7150 DLP Projector
- Manufacturer: Optoma
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- Review Date: January 02, 2007
- MSRP: $1299
- Specifications
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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 powerDisplayable 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-topProjection 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)
