Optoma HD65 and HD71 Projectors
Summary
- Product Name: HD65 and HD71 Projectors
- Manufacturer: Optoma
- Review Date: January 09, 2008 04:41
- MSRP: $999 & $1299
- First Impression: Pretty Cool
HD65
- Native 720p resolution with DLP® chipset by Texas Instruments
- 1600 lumens with a 4000:1 contrast ratio (in ImageAI mode)
- Latest light and color processing technologies for enhanced picture quality and contrast
- Sleek form factor and lightweight at 4 pounds
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Extensive connectivity options including HDMI v1.3, component, VGA, composite, s-video,+12v trigger and USB
HD71
- Native 720p resolution with DLP chipset by Texas Instruments
- 2400 lumens of brightness with a 4000:1 contrast ratio (in ImageAI mode)
- Extensive inputs including HDMI v1.3, DVI, component, composite, s-video and VGA
- The latest in multi-color processing technologies for enhance picture quality and contrast
- Built-in 2-watt speaker
Optoma, a leading manufacturer of award-winning digital projection and display devices, introduced two new 720p home theater projectors today at CES Las Vegas. The HD65 and the HD71 bring accessibility to high-definition, big-screen video content. The Optoma HD65 and HD71 combine amazing picture quality with extensive connectivity options for optimum performance.
The Optoma HD65 is the company’s 720p home theater projector that is priced at a remarkable starting point of $999. At 1600 lumens and the latest color processing technologies, the HD65 delivers subtle and incredible image quality and contrast. With a variety of connectivity options, including HDMI 1.3, the Optoma HD65 reproduces the realism that high-definition offers. With amazing picture quality and a high brightness level of 2400 lumens, the Optoma HD71 redefines vivid and vibrant. The HD71 expands the versatility of the home theater projector, with its multitude of connectivity options. The HD71 is an ideal crossover projector, perfect for both home and business uses. With the latest in multi-color processing capabilities, the HD71 delivers rich and deep textures with astonishing ease in non-light controlled environments.
The Optoma HD65 home theater projector will have an estimated street price of $999 and is currently available; the Optoma HD71 home theater projector will have an estimated street price of $1,299 and will be available in January 2008. Both projectors will be sold through authorized Optoma dealers and retailers.
For more information, visit www.optomausa.com.
About Optoma Technology, Inc.
Optoma Technology, Inc. is an award-winning developer of projection and digital display products for business and home. The company manufactures multimedia projectors for mobile users, fixed installations and home theaters, as well as HD displays. Optoma products combine superior image processing technologies with exceptional engineering and innovation to deliver images that are bright, crystal clear, and finely tuned for tone and color. Optoma products are sold through the company’s global network of pro AV dealers, major consumer electronics retailers and Internet resellers.
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