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Optoma HD72

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User ratings:
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22 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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http://www.projectorreviews.com/Manufacturers/optoma/HD72/index.asp It looks very nice, and better than HC3000. also much cheaper...Read more
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We were first introduced to the new Optoma HD72 in January at the 2006 Consumer Electronic Show. We were very interested in conducting a review of this projector based on what we viewed at the OptomaRead more
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Pros

  • The current price is a very good deal
  • good
  • great

Cons

  • it was lacking the brightness I liked on TV
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • the packing they (amazon labeled box)

Key specs

  • DLP
  • 1300 lm
  • no
  • 1.2, 12 m
  • 3000 h
  • , 27 dB

Optoma HD72 - Pros & Cons

Optoma HD72

Pros

  • The current price is a very good deal
  • good
  • great
  • better
  • quality and still
  • The brightness is incredible
  • and the detail and colors are truly remarkable
  • color fidelity was accurate

Cons

  • it was lacking the brightness I liked on TV
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • the packing they (amazon labeled box)
  • the screen sits a little low on the wall
  • the lumen output on this one is not as great as some other projectors
  • Somewhat inaccurate primary colors; poor gamma introduces some discoloration and hampers shadow detail
  • lacks lens shift

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Optoma HD72 - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeDLP
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Design
Design typePortable projector
Colour of productWhite
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Dimensions
Width13.54 in
Height3.7 in
Depth9.69 in
Weight7.05 lb
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Lighting
Lamp life max (normal)3000.0 h
Number of lamps1
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Features
Quick start guideyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Memory card readerno
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
Optical disc player typeNot included
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Compatibility
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)no
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC 3.58
  • NTSC 4.43
  • NTSC M
  • PAL B
  • PAL D
  • PAL G
  • PAL H
  • PAL I
  • PAL M
  • PAL N
  • SECAM B
  • SECAM D
  • SECAM G
  • SECAM K
  • SECAM K1
  • SECAM L
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Connectivity
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite video inputs1
Serial interface typeRS-232
DVI inyes
Number of HDMI inputs1
HDCPyes
Number of S-Video inputs1
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Technical details
Noise level< 27
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80
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Optics
Focal length range (f-f)22.25 - 26.69
Throw ratio1.58 - 1.6
Aperture range (F-F)2.5 - 2.8
Zoom ratio1.2 x
Zoom typeManual
Projection distance1.2 - 12
Matrix size0.65
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Image
Screen size compatibility28 - 304
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1400 x 1050
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
Brightness (max)1300.0 lm
Video formats supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 720p
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Communication
Ethernet connectionno
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Power
Power consumption (typical)285.0 W
Power consumption (standby)13.0 W

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