Since not everyone's down with dropping as much on a projector as they would on, say, a car, it's nice to see companies bringing up the low-end with some decently specced units.
Optoma's the latest to give your bank account a break, announcing its HD70 DLP projector, which'll give you native 720p resolution, 4,000:1 contrast ratio, and 1,000 ANSI lumens at a $1,000 list price. What's more, the HD70 comes equipped with an HDMI port for all your newfangled devices in addition to the standard compliment of component, composite, S-Video and VGA inputs. Of course, you'll also have to budget for a replacement bulb sometime down the line which, unfortunately, still don't come cheap, though Optoma promises a reasonable 3,000 hours of use in standard mode. And if you looking for ways to save even more money, you could always
build your own screen.
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posted Sep 15th 2006 4:43AM
This looks pretty awesome. I've been saving for the EP1690 to replace my home-made projector that just recently died, but i think i've got enough saved to buy this thing when it goes on sale. hopefully, with my discount from my job, i can get it at something a little closer to $900 and with free shipping.
Engadget, you've made my day!
I don't know why you guys get hung up on bulb life. Even at most projector's high settings, where the bulb will last only 2,000 hours, normal usage should equal about 3 years. I'm sure most of you will have upgraded by then.
So when is this due for release in Canada? I'd like to see this heads up against the HD72... and know if it is limited in it's installation options.
here is a review, also compares HD70 to HD72
http://www.projectorcentral.com/optoma_hd70.htm