Rank #3 – Optoma HD65 720p DLP Home Theater Projector
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Powered by DLP technology and featuring a multitude of connections and functionality, the HD65 delivers the vivid and the vibrant in picture performance and image quality. Featuring 1600 lumens, a 4000:1 contrast ratio (with ImageAI), native 720p high-definition resolution, and a 16:9 aspect ratio in a sleek and diminutive form factor at 4 pounds with extensive connectivity options.
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12:23 am on July 24th, 2009
I just bought this projector for watching movie and playing games.
I wanted a HD projector under 1000$
here’s my review:
Pros:
-Colors are great and accurate. Skin tones looks natural.
-Contrast is very good.
-I’m seeing details in the dark areas.
-Almost silent projector. (fan is very quiet even in Bright mode).
-The image is really bright (1600 lumens)
-Image looks uniform (a bit of noise in the black levels but you can barely see it).
-All the inputs that you need (1 HDMI, 1 Component, 1VGA, 1Svideo, 1,Composite).
Cons:
-The back light in the remote control is way to bright. It burn my eyes every time I’m using it. (not really helpful when you are trying to adjust the colors and contrast.
-No saturation control when using HDMI input.
-Zoom is really small ( you really need to know exactly how far from the screen to put it because you don’t have that much room).
Other thoughts:
I would recommend using a gray matte surface screen if you’re watching movies. I’m currently having a gray matte screen (elite silver max 16:9). However if you want to play games get matte white surface screen, its brighter.
Also I heard some peoples complaining about rainbow effect, but I haven’t seen any.
Conclusion: If you are looking for a good 720P projector for watching movie and playing games its definitely a good projector to consider. The picture is great.
For under 1000$ you can’t really go wrong.
I’m giving 5 stars because it does what I wanted with a good quality.
Sim
12:52 am on July 24th, 2009
I am not an expert but I was set on buying the HD70 based on all the rave reviews and then read that Optoma had superseded it with the HD65 (1600 lumens) and the HD71 (2400 lumens) and the HD70 was nolonger in production. I went for the HD65 as I was after a great home theatre projector at an affordable price (and the HD71 wasn’t as easily availble yet). I have not been disappointed and can’t tell the difference with the high priced Sony and Infocus units I use for work. All the features of the HD70 (including the near silent fan) and almost twice the lumens for a couple of hundred bucks extra and the unit is surprisingly small and light. Setting it up was a doddle and soon realised that any image quality problems were associated with the DVD quality rather than the projector capabilty. With this neat unit I am now tempted to move to HDMI cabling (if I can find a half decent HDMI multizone DVD player) and a proper screen. Currently I run the video leads through the projector and the sound leads through my surround sound system. Getting the extra lumens helps for day use at kids parties, but the HD71 maybe even more worthwhile if you can afford it. Why wouldn’t you get the latest model with the speed this technology sector is changing?
1:18 am on July 24th, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
not a technical review
This won’t be a technical review because I’m not a major videophile. We didn’t do a lot of research before buying a projector for our television and movie watching pleasure.
1:41 am on July 24th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Value
This projector was bought after about two years of research (the time it took to build my basement) – and it is worth every penny I spent on it.
1:44 am on July 24th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
I had high expectations…and they were met
I did some research on projectors, wanting to stay as much under one thousand that I could. I was ready to buy the Mitsu HD1600 due to the great price, but a friend that is…
2:31 am on July 24th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Why buy a Plasma or LCD when you can have this?
I did a lot of research before buying this projector. And I was very very satisfied with it. The image is stunning. Even with standard DVDs.
3:26 am on July 24th, 2009
I researched projectors for some time. If I had not seen this projector in use at someone else’s home, I would have paid a considerable amount more for one of the more popular projectors. I am totally surprized that this projector is not more widely known. The picture quality is fantastic. It has both horizontal and vertical shift with v-keystone adjustments (features that are often omitted by reviewers). I almost purchased a LCD projector because of my less than 8 feet ceiling clearance. I had no problems with the ceiling mount using 106″ screen.
I paid $880.00 at Amazon.com. I think a very good price for a projector of this quality at this time. I could of given this product 5 stars. I am sure there is room for improvement, I just have not found any yet.
5:23 am on July 24th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very nice, very afordable, excellent contrast
Did a minor amount of research before settling on this product, It had the highest rated contrast that I saw in the sub $1000 range.
8:06 am on July 24th, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Huge Beautiful Picture
I wanted a HUGE screen for my home theater but worried that 720p scaled up much past 60″ would be soft or fuzzy. My fears were unfounded.
10:07 am on July 24th, 2009
1.0 out of 5 stars
Be prepared to spend $400 often for new bulbs.
The picture quality is great and it’s lightweight, blah blah blah blah blah… It all means nothing if THE $400 BULB ONLY LASTS TWO WEEKS!
12:14 pm on July 24th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
optoma hd65
this projector kicks butt. i am so happy i got it. you cant beat the price either. i have it set up with a 100 inch diagonal screen. and i couldnt be more pleased.
1:11 pm on July 24th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Review Optoma HD65
I bought this for a new media room I setup. Was thinking of buying a 1080P projector at first, but was limited by budget.
3:30 pm on July 24th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning Quality
Why buy a Plasma/LCD when you can get this at a fraction of the price for a TV 10 times the size. Easy to set up, easy to use, and best of all it is incredibly small and light.