Optoma HD66 2500ANSI Lumens 4000:1 3D-Ready DLP Home Theater Projector - White

Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

• DLP Technology by Texas Instruments with BrilliantColor Technology
• 2500 Lumens produce a bright, crisp image
• Produces mind-boggling 3D images for high intensity gaming!
• Complete on-screen menu adjustments in 23 languages
• Native 720P widesreen resolution

Technical Details

Brand Name: Optoma

Model: HD66

Hardware Platform: PC

Width: 12.8 inches

Height: 9.2 inches

Weight: 6.5 pounds

3-D Ready for the Future of Entertainment 

3-D brings a new dimension to both the gaming and movie experiences. While gaming is poised to lead the charge in 3-D content in the home, movies will follow soon. In addition to delivering 3-D in 720p HD (1280 x 720), the HD66 can also project 3-D content in XGA (1024 x 768) and SVGA (800 x 600) resolution. As with all 3-D displays, a 3-D source, 3-D content and 3-D glasses are required for 3-D viewing.

State-of-the-Art DLP Technology 

DLP projectors with BrilliantColor technology feature multi-color processing to produce accurate and vibrant colors on the screen. The HD66 multi-color processing system features a 5-segment color wheel coated with an advanced material that achieves superb color saturation. This saturation and color accuracy is paramount to a quality image. DLP projectors also feature incredibly high native contrast ratios. Blacks are really black and whites are really white, making your text or charts easy to read. 

Filter-Free Design for Simplified Maintenance 

Dirty filters can significantly impact a projector's lamp life and cause early failure. The Optima HD66 is designed with a DLP engine that operates without filters. This keeps ownership and maintenance costs low while ensuring consistent performance throughout the projector’s life. 

What’s in the Box 

This package includes the Optoma HD66 Projector, one remote control with batteries, one composite video cable, one lens cap, an A/C power cord, multilingual CD-ROM user's manual, quick-start card, and warranty card.

Optoma HD66 2500ANSI Lumens Product Description

Optoma's HD66, 3D-Ready home theater projector delivers the future! Breathtaking and bold, the Optoma HD66 hometheater projector provides stunningly beautiful widescreen viewing. The 3D-Ready HD66 adds a whole new demension to the gaming and home theater experience-and delivers more dynamic learning in education and training applications. With 2500 ANSI lumens, 4000:1 contrast, and native 720p widescreen resolution, the HD66 delivers subtle details and striking clarity for pure viewing delight!

Customer Reviews
  I bought this projector 3 weeks ago from Amazon. Delivery was prompt and on time. The projector came in the usual Optoma box but without a carry case. Of course I knew that, but one would have been nice anyway. I had already printed out the manual (at work of course) from the Optoma website.
Set up was easy enough but a little time consuming as the settings where totally off. I believe everyone using this projector primarily for home theater will and should set the bulb to standard. The extra lumen will come in handy however when using the 3D glasses to view 3D content.
Once calibrated, picture quality was very impressive for a 720p projector. Blacks were black enough, color and shadow, rich and detailed. The projector does a good job (imo) of scaling 1080p content. I have two Blu-ray players and the projector showed Blu-ray content a lot better with my Philips player so like everything else the source is important.
Overall I'm very happy with my purchase. Couldn't convince the wife at this stage to let me spend the extra money on a 1080p projector, so I was already looking at the HD65. I was encouraged by what was being said by the very early adapters that had pulled the trigger on the dedicated AV forums (God bless them). Early veiwings included Iron Man and Transformers, and Walle and UP for animation, all in Blu-ray on a 72" 16:9 screen and I'm truly impressed. The harshest critic is too, the wife. Picture is as good, if not better, than my Sanyo 42" 1080p plasma. I'm English; my wife is American so were now looking forward to the World Cup being shown in 3D. By the time the tournament begins hopefully the price of active shutter glasses will have fallen enough so were not passing one pair around the room to everybody.
If you have bought this projector from Amazon just post a review good, bad or indifferent. I was compelled to do so because for a long time the only one posted nearly caused me to pass on the HD66. $700 is a lot of money (to me at least), so I utilize reviews all the time without giving back. This was my first one ever, hope it helps.

Optoma HD20 High Definition 1080p DLP Home Theater Projector (Grey)

Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

• True High Def 1080p Resolution
• 1700 Lumens Brightness
• 4000:1 Contrast Ratio
• Up to 300-Inch Screen size
• Two HDMI, VGA-In, Component Video, Composite Video and +12V Trigger

Technical Details

Brand Name: Optoma

Model: HD20

Hardware Platform: PC, Mac

Display: DLP projector

Display Color Support: Up to 1.07 billion colors

Minimum Image Size: 3 feet

Maximum Image Size: 25 feet

Minimum Screen Distance: 5 feet

Maximum Screen Distance: 33 feet

Display Resolution Maximum: 1920 x 1080

Image Brightness: 1700 ANSI lumens

Lamp: P-VIP

Width: 12.8 inches

Height: 3.8 inches

Weight: 12 pounds

Optoma HD20 High Definition 1080p DLP Home Theater Projector (Grey) Product Description
From the Manufacturer
TheOptoma HD20 brings a new level of flexibility to your High-Definition home theater/multi-media experience. With true 1080p resolution, the HD20 delivers excellent color saturation and subtle details for superior image quality. With its sleek design and weight of 6.4 lbs, the Optoma HD20 is perfect for sharing big-screen movies, sporting events and concerts or for taking your video gaming to the next level by connecting the HD20 to your favorite game console.

The New HD20 Offers High Definition Performance for Under $1000
The HD20 operates at a native 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), while it also is compatible with most computer formats, such as UXGA, WXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA resized, VESA, PC and Macintosh It can also accept common global video inputs and video formats up to 1080p (HDTV, EDTV, SDTV, NTSC, PAL, SECAM). Like all Optoma projectors, the DLP engine operates without filters, keeping ownership and maintenance costs low while ensuring consistent performance throughout the projector’s life. The projection lamp is rated to last up to 4000 hours in standard mode or 3000 hours in bright mode. The HD20 also incorporates a rapid shutdown feature that further reduces ownership costs, and it comes with a one-year parts and labor warranty, with the lamp being covered for 90 days.

HD20 Features:
The HD20 features native 1080P resolution for the sharpest and brightest picture available, it is ideal for watching all type of video including: movies, sports and gaming. With 1700 ANSI lumens of brightness, the HD20 will fill your home theater room with bright, vivid, lifelike images as large as 300 diagonal inches with high contrast ratio. The HD20 is the perfect choice for parties, family entertainment or any gatherings.

DLP Projectors with BrilliantColor technology feature multi-color processing to produce stunning, vibrant colors on the screen. Unlike other technologies which use just 3 primary colors to produce the image, DLP Technology with BrilliantColor uses up to six separate colors. In addition, DLP projectors are filter free. Dust is everywhere: in schools , conference rooms, auditoriums and in your home. This can create problems for some projectors. Many projectors require filters to keep dust out. The innovative DLP chip enables a filter-free design for lower maintenance and operating costs. Here are some things about competitive projectors that you should think about: Filters can collect dust quickly which may affect projector performance. They need to be cleaned and replaced at regular intervals which can cost time any money. If filter maintenance is neglected additional operational expenses may be needed such as early lamp replacement or LCD panel replacement.

Home Theater at its Best

• Superior Image and Video Quality(Using DLP Technology)
• Vibrant Life-like Images & Videos(using BrilliantColor Technology from Texas Instruments)
• High Native Contrast Ratio (for sharper and cleaner Text in bright rooms

What’s in the Box
Standard Accessories: AC Power Cord, Composite Video Cable, Remote Control, Batteries for Remote, Lens Cap, User’s Manual, Quick Start Card and Warranty Card.

Product Description
The Optoma HD20 brings a new level of flexibility to your High-Definition home theater/multi-media experience. With true 1080p resolution, the HD20 delivers excellent color saturation and subtle details for superior image quality. With its sleek design and weight of 6.4 lbs, the Optoma HD20 is perfect for sharing big-screen movies, sporting events and concerts or for taking your video gaming to the next level by connecting the HD20 to your favorite game console.

Customer Reviews
I purchased this projector to replace a standard def one that failed after 5 years of use. I hung the projector and I'm projecting the image onto a 115" flat white wall. Images are simply amazing!!!! Lines are super crisp, colors literally pop off the screen with 0 bleedover and the brightness is amazing even during the day with high ambient light. Projector out of the box is calibrated to the "middle of the road" and is fairly good for both HD and SD and is sufficient for the casual watcher. If you want pitch-perfect color, especially using HD, I strongly recommend using a calibration disk. I used AVSHD [...] Great tutorial included on the disk as well as complete arrays of test patterns from 3 different sources. very minor adjustments to the projector and I was done. Once calibrated, I watched several movies that I've watched repeatedly over the years and I sat there swearing I had never seen this movie before. The visuals are just that good. I've had it for a little over 2 weeks and put jsut over 100 hours on it and for the price this projector simply can't be beat! Cud-o's Optoma! If you want a superior HD projector and are on a budget, this is the one to get.

ViewSonic PJD6531w WXGA Wide DLP Projector -120Hz/3D Ready, 3000 Lumens, 3200:1 DCR, HDMI

Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

• Bright in virtually any setting with 3,200 lumens - With 3200:1 dynamic contrast ratio, it's the bright choice for mobile presenters
• The sophisticated 5-segment color (RGBWY) wheel provides greater color accuracy than standard DLP projectors with a 4-segment color wheel
• Closed captioning - Integrated closed captioning decoder for the hearing impaired.
• Use the Eco mode to achieve lower power consumption, reduce overall noise and extend lamp life
• Network control through RJ-45 - Schedule, manage and monitor the projector remotely and receive e-mail alerts of projector lamp status

Technical Details

Brand Name: ViewSonic

Model: PJD6531W

Hardware Platform: PC

Width: 28 centimeters

Depth: 21.8 centimeters

Height: 11.4 centimeters

Weight: 2.7 Kilograms

ViewSonic PJD6531w WXGA Wide DLP Projector Product Description
From the Manufacturer
The ViewSonic® PJD6531w is a wide format 120Hz / 3D-ready DLP® projector which includes BrilliantColor™ technology to produce more vibrant colors, while the high brightness and contrast ratios make this projector shine in virtually any lighting situation. It delivers 3000 lumens with a 1280x800 WXGA native wide resolution. Ideal for classrooms, living rooms or board rooms. Show widescreen content without distortion or scaling. This projector is designed for table-top use or can be mounted on the ceiling for classrooms and meeting rooms. The top load lamp and filter-less design provide for easy maintenance and low total cost of ownership. RJ-45 connectivity enables remote network control, while the extensive input options and integrated 10W speakers give amazing multimedia performance and effective presentations or classroom lessons.

Key Features:

• True 1280x800 resolution for widescreen brilliance with up to 120Hz frame rates and 3D ready DLP® technology
• Manage projectors and stay updated with network control through RJ-45
• Clear and bright in virtually any setting with 3,000 lumens
• BrilliantColor™ technology provides exceptional display quality
• Give greener presentations and save with ECO-mode and filter-less design
• Versatile - Supports multiple video timing formats from SD (NTSC & PAL) to HD 720p, 1080i/p
• Ideal for classrooms, conference rooms, mobile business presentations and home entertainment
• Closed captioning decoder for the hearing impaired
• One of the best warranties in the business

Bright in virtually any setting
Using less watts per lumen than other comparable projectors. And with a 3200:1 dynamic contrast ratio, it's the bright choice for business, education, mobile and home presenters.

Settings where the PJD6531w is the a perfect solution:

• Business - conference rooms, meetings, brainstorming, etc.
• Classrooms - lectures, videos, project presentations and even auditorium presentations
• Mobile presentations - ideal for the travelling salesman
• Home entertainment - watching the big game or movie, sharing vacations or family gatherings and hardcore gaming

Customer Reviews

This is my first projector, so I cannot really give too technical of a review. However, here are the things I've noticed in the short time I've had it so far... 

Like others have said, it's bright. I can use it in the middle of the day with blinds open and see perfectly fine. From what I understand, the image will gradually get dimmer the more hours it has, but for now it's superb. 

It's very easy to use. I've never operated one before and was able to use it right out of the box. Plugged it in, connected my ps3 or laptop, and turn it on. It automatically detects everything without issue. 

The image can get quite large. So far I've been using it to generate an image about 8 ft wide with a good picture. The projector is 14ft away from the wall. Definitely much larger than any LCD or Plasma! 

I purchased this projector for a short term relocation. I didn't want to have to ship a TV and figured if I bought a projector I could take it home with me in a few months. It's easily portable, and this one comes with a case (unlike some others. I also looked at getting the Optoma hd66 which is in the same price range, and I don't believe it came with a case and the viewsonic had a few more features). 

I haven't used 3D yet since 3D glasses are still quite expensive, but one day I hope to try it. 

If the lamp lasts 4000-6000 hours, I will be perfectly satisfied. That should give me several years of usage, and at that point it'll be time to upgrade anyways (technology flies these days)! Or, I could replace the lamp, although I still haven't found any bulbs online yet. I use ECO mode as well, and the difference in ECO mode and standard is hardly noticeable. ECO mode is plenty bright enough. 

UPDATE: Be sure to check the contrast settings if you don't see a proper picture. The contrast setting automatically switched to 0 for HDMI input somehow and I almost returned it thinking the jack had become defective (only saw blank screen). I'm not sure why it changed, but be sure to check if the image seems off even if you didn't change anything yourself.

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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 (V11H373120)

Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

• Sharp, crystal-clear detail - a contrast ratio up to 50,000:1
• Brilliant images, anytime, day or night - 2000 lumens color and white light output1
• High-definition, 1080p home theater experience - D7 chip delivers 1920 x 1080 resolution
• Sharp, crystal-clear detail - 1080p TFT D7 chip and a contrast ratio up to 50,000:1
• Rich, vibrant color and reliable performance - C2Fine technology and 3LCD, 3-chip technology

Technical Details

Brand Name: Epson

Model: V11H373120

Width: 23.70 inches

Height: 11.30 inches

Weight: 21.65 pounds

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 (V11H373120) Product Description
From the Manufacturer
High-definition Home Entertainment at a Remarkable Value. — Indulge your craving for bold, big-screen entertainment at home with the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350. Convenient and affordable, this 1080p projector enhances your entertainment experience — presenting movies, sports and videogames like you’ve never seen them before. A solid lineup of Epson technology makes it possible. The cast includes Epson’s D7 chip and a superb contrast ratio of up to 50,000:1, for sharp, distinctive details. And, those details shine bright, day or night, thanks to 2000 lumens of color and white light output¹. C²Fine™ 12-bit technology, 3LCD, 3-chip technology, an Epson exclusive cinema filter and a state-of-the-art Fujinon® lens to generate a full spectrum of spectacular, true-to-life colors. You’ll experience every nuance of your favorite shows, sports and games. And, two HDMI 1.3 ports offer convenient, cutting-edge connectivity. With efficient filtration and airflow management systems built in, this projector is also easy to own and maintain. The value-packed PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 will be the A-lister in your home, delivering vivid, high-definition viewing experiences.

• Sharp, crystal-clear detail — a contrast ratio up to 50,000:1
• Brilliant images, anytime, day or night — 2000 lumens color and white light output¹
• High-definition, 1080p home theater experience — D7 chip delivers 1920 x 1080 resolution

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Customer Reviews

I snatched up this projector as soon as I could after it was introduced (October 2010). I felt confident buying a brand new product because this projector is an evolution of the highly regarded 8100 from last year. The 8100 brought 1080P resolution to the mainstream of the home projector market. For the same price or lower, the 8350 improves upon the 8100 in several areas. First, it has inorganic rather than organic LCD panels. This feature suddenly became important to me when my six year old Sanyo PLV-Z2's blue panel gave out. I found out that (eventual) blue panel failure is a common problem with the old Sanyo's organic panels. Inorganic panels are more stable and heat-resistant. In addition to the inorganic panels, the 8350 is brighter than the 8100 and it has a higher contrast ratio (black/white). 

Since most people (including me) won't be comparing projectors side-by-side, I'll tell you what's likely to be important to somebody considering a home theater projector purchase. Placement flexibility is very important to home projector buyers on a budget. If you have to pay someone to do a ceiling installation, you can pay half this projector's list price just for the installation. The Epson 8350 has a long 2.1 power zoom lens and vertical and horizontal lens shift. What this means is that you can likely put the projector on a bookcase shelf at the side of a room 10-15 feet away from your projection wall or screen and skip any formal installation whatsoever. The second important feature is brightness. Unlike my old projector, the new Epson is bright enough to project a good picture with room lights on. It can easily substitute for a 60 inch flat panel television, with modest light control measures. With the lights off, you can crank the image up to 200 inches if you have the space. (By the way, I've never bothered with getting a screen. I don't even use a white wall. I project onto a tan wall, and the picture is fine.) 

The biggest marketing feature of this projector is its 1080P native resolution. It looks good. I was a little surprised that 1080P didn't make as much of a difference as I expected, but it looks good. I didn't really have to make many changes to the default settings to get a picture of my liking. 

I have only used the projector with HDMI input. Other inputs are available - see the product description for details. Kudos to Epson for including a LIGHTED remote. I don't know why all projector remotes aren't lighted. The projector is very quiet. The advertised lamp (bulb) light is 4,000 hours. That will mean several years of use for an average buyer. There is one feature that's not particularly convenient, and that is size. This projector is surprisingly large. You really notice it in the store if it is positioned next to business-class projectors. In the business niche size (small) and light output/dollar are key features. Business projectors don't have the lens shift and zoom flexibility of the 8350. Business projectors typically have lower resolution, and they are louder than the 8350. If you are looking for a projector to carry with you to business meetings and to sometimes use at home for movies there are probably better (lighter and cheaper) choices; however for home use the Epson 8350 is hard to beat. 

Finally, I want to remind people who have never purchased a home theater projector that you have to have a source for the picture to be fed to the projector. I use a Playstation3 and a stand-alone HDTV tuner (hard to find except online) plugged into an Onkyo home theater receiver. You should budget for a home theater receiver (receivers with speakers are called "home theater in a box" or HTIB) that has HDMI in and out, preferably at least 3 inputs and 2 outputs. It's best to rig things so that everything goes into the receiver, and then one HDMI cable goes from the receiver to the projector. It is a lot cheaper to get your HDMI cables online. 

In conclusion, the Epson 8350 can be thought of as a tweaked "next year's model" of the 8100. Since the 8100 got the core features right, not much improvement was needed. Epson apparently controlled the inventory of the 8100s pretty well. After the 8350 was released, I looked for blow-out deals on the 8100 and didn't find any. You can pay just as much for the outgoing 8100 as the 8350. You might as well get the newer model. 

SUPPLEMENT 12/28/2010 - Using a projector for motion gaming. 

I've had people ask me how you can use a projector to play Wii games. Remember, with a home theater projector, the projector is (usually) behind you, not in front of you like a television, so you can't put the sensor bar on the projector. The answer is quite simple, and that is to use an audio-video receiver or a dedicated HTIB receiver. You plug the console into the receiver just like you would plug it into your television. The receiver will either be in front of you or close enough to the front that you can run the game's sensor cable to game console without any improvised wiring. Wii games are quite fun blown up to wall size, even though the Wii is not a high definition device. PS3 games and BluRay movies on the Playstation 3 look fantastic. I don't have an XBOX 360, but if you want to give me one, I'll be happy to write about it.

ViewSonic PJD5122 SVGA DLP Projector -120Hz/3D Ready, 2500 Lumens, 3000:1 DCR

Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

• Resolution: SVGA 800x600 (Native) / SXGA 1280x1024 (compressed)
• 2500 Lumens and 3000:1 CR, 0.55" Digital Micromirror Device
• Manual focus and zoom (1.1X), Multiple inputs (Inc. RGB Out)
• Digital keystone correction, 5 Watt Integrated Speaker
• Lamp life: 4000/6000 hrs (N/Eco)

Technical Details

Brand Name: ViewSonic

Model: PJD5122

Hardware Platform: PC

Width: 26.4 centimeters

Depth: 22.5 centimeters

Height: 9.6 centimeters

Weight: 2.3 Kilograms

ViewSonic's PJD5122 is a great little projector that offers outstanding value and performance. This SVGA resolution projector supports high definition signals and projects 2500 lumens for clear, bright images in most lighting conditions. At only 5.1 pounds, it is light and compact, making it ideal for the mobile presenter. Texas Instruments’ BrilliantColor™ technology delivers brilliant, true-color and high contrast images for viewing presentations, charts, or video. With extensive connectivity, including two RGB inputs and one RGB output, the PJD5122 is an excellent multifunctional data/ video projector. Eco-mode reduces fan noise for less distraction during important presentations and even extends the lamp life up to 6000 hours*. For increased security, a PIN lock feature allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized use. The PJD5122 is perfect for tabletop, ceiling mounting or taking on the road.
Key Features:

• Supports up to 120Hz frame rates and 3D ready DLP® technology
• Clear and bright in virtually any setting with 2,500 lumens
• BrilliantColor™ technology provides exceptional display quality
• Give greener presentations and save with ECO-mode and filter-less design
• Ideal for classrooms, conference rooms, mobile business presentations and home entertainment
• Set to present with 8 preset picture modes including whiteboard, blackboard and cinema
• One of the best warranties in the business

Customer Reviews

Folks, I have never written a review on Amazon before, but felt I really owed it to you all for this particular item. In a word, the ViewSonic PJD5122 is awesome! I've always been a fan of ViewSonic, since the early days when they made what were considered to be the best value CRT monitors for the price. This unit is no different. 

Most importantly, the thing that had me waffling about buying this projector, over a truly HD model for twice the price, was whether or not it would project the Xbox 360 output in 16:9. This is important as we are also using the Xbox as a DVD movie player. Well, the projector DOES output in 16:9! This is the way we watch movies at my sisters house and I barely miss going to the theater. That was my sticking point and I wasn't sure about this until we got it and powered it up. Now, because I am a nice guy, all of you know this. Special Note: YOU WILL NEED THE XBOX 360 (S)VGA OUTPUT CABLES... they run about $40 and I would spring for the official Microsoft ones as people were having trouble with off brands, according to my research. 

Now, a caveat: Some of you want 1080p. If you have a blue-ray player, or you expect to see the texture in Halo Master Chief's gloves, well, this isn't for you. I didn't care about 1080p. I am not going to start buying Blue-Ray just yet, so I am not really unhappy using anything more than 720p HD. This is not only good enough for me, it is BETTER than good enough. If you want a big screen gaming experience on a tight budget... then HOLY COW does this thing deliver. It is bright, crisp and the colors are gorgeous, even in a well lit room! I game during the day sometimes and it is nice not to have to blacken out the windows with spray paint. :) 

I bought one of these about six months ago as a gift that I also would use when staying at a relatives house. They use it for movies, I use it to game when everyone goes to sleep. We even built our own screen using "Parkland Plastics Polywall". We love that set up. Anyway, I am SO HAPPY with the output of the Xbox 360 on this projector that I am going to now purchase ANOTHER ONE for my own home theater / gaming room. 

Buy with confidence, people. This is among the best purchases I have ever made for home entertainment and I saved a TON.