Optoma HD80 DLP Projector Review
Summary
- Product Name: HD80 DLP Projector
- Manufacturer: Optoma
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- Review Date: September 13, 2007 13:15
- MSRP: $ 2999
- Specifications
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Brightness: 1300 ANSI lumens (high power mode)
Contrast: Up to 10,000:1 (full on/off) 518:1 (ANSI)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 native HD resolution
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen native 16:9 aspect ratio (4:3 compatible) 1.85 – 2.22:1 throw ratio
Supported Screen Size: 30-300 inches diagonal (theoretical)
DLP Technology: Single 0.95” DarkChip2 DMD
Optical System: 6x speed (180Hz) 7-segment color wheel (RGB, RGB, W)
Iris: 16-step ImageAI-II auto iris (defeatable)
Offset (of vertical height): 136%
Computer Compatibility: SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA Compression; VESA Standards; PC and Macintosh Compatible
Scanning Formats: 480i/576i/1080i and 480p/576p/720p/1080p
Video Inputs (projector): 2 x HDMI, 1 x DVI-D, component video, s-video, composite
Misc Connections: RS-232C, +12V trigger, service port
Projection Lens: 1.2x Manual Zoom and Focus; F = 2.6 ~ 2.82, f = 39.12 ~ 46.94mmLamp: 300W UHP; 3000 hr life
Keystone Correction: +/- 5 degrees vertical (digital)
Power Supply: 90-264 volts, 50-60Hz
Power Consumption: 430 watts (maximum) ; <12W standby
Operating Temperature: 41 – 95 degrees F (5 – 35 degrees C); 80% max humidity (no condensation)
Fan: 32dB noise level
Projection Method: Front/rear/ceiling mount/table-top
Uniformity Ratio: 90% (center-to-corner)
Remote Control: Backlit IR remote Control with source selection, AA x 2 batteries
Standard Accessories: AC Power Cord, Composite Video Cable, RS-232 Cable, Remote Control, Batteries for Remote, Lens Cap, User’s Manual, Warranty Card and Quick Start Guide
Optional Accessories: Anamorphic Lens/Sled Kit, Ceiling Mount, GrayWolfII™ Series Screens and Gold Service Warranty
Dimensions (projector): 16” x 4.6” x 12.2” in (406 x 117 x 310 mm)
Weight (projector): 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
Warranty: 2 years limited parts and labor; 1 year lamp
Pros
- One year lamp warranty
- Decent after-calibration performance
- Plethora of inputs
- Ergonomic backlit remote
Cons
- Outrageous 36% vertical offset
- High default color temp (even at Warm setting)
- Poor green color response
- Poor initial RGB levels (grayscale uniformity)
- Prominent fan noise (even in Normal mode)
- ImageAI-II Auto-Iris a tad noisy and slow
- No discrete on/off on remote
- No lens shift
- Weak 1.2x zoom
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Recent Forum Posts:
BMXTRIX;308722Let's ask an even better question: Why can I buy THREE decent single-chip DLP projectors for a grand total of $3000, but I can't buy a SINGLE three-chip DLP projector for less than $10,000?
Why is this so hard for the DLP models to achieve?
That's the question I want answered.
My old AE300 projector from Panny, with no lens shift, sits about 5" above the top of my screen and works great.
Why is this so hard for the DLP models to achieve?
