Product ReviewsOptoma HD70 DLP Projector

2008 HD70 Review

This is a great projector when you give it a 720p or higher signal from a modern device. I use a PS3 with it and Blu rays look amazing. I saw som many things in 5th element I had never seen in the four times or so I saw it on DVD. DVD's look pretty nice too. As for the on board image up scaling, this projector was released in 2006 so its video processing technologies are getting a little older. Something like the Benq W500 (made in 2008), has much more advanced upscaling. The only negative I really have is placement is very difficult with this projector. With its steep projection angle, I have to place it 2' off the floor to get a 9' screen just a little short of an 8' ceiling. So I would suggest people research projection angles and mounting options before purchasing any projector. Good luckRead full review...

OPTOMA HD70 is great!

I am a huge fan of this projector, and usually if you bargain hunt you can get it for somewhere around $600 (which is way less money than a smaller-screen HDTV). For months I had been researching HD projectors, and it seemed that if you're getting into home theater projection, the Optoma HD70 is the way to go... affordable, great picture, etc. I kept trying to find the right price when I saw one online for a little less than $600, so I jumped on it. I am so glad I did because it really is a great little projector. It's small enough to be portable or to mount to a pretty low ceiling (without having to worry about it falling and killing someone), but it has great contrast and is plenty bright, even with a light or two on. My girlfriend and I had been HDTV shopping, but we hate how sharp everything is. Everything is aliased and people look fake. Plus, everything is shot digitally now (don't get me started on that), so if you have the same problem with HDTVs, I HIGHLY SUGGEST the Optoma HD70.

P.S. - it's awesome to use with the Wii and especially WiiFit!
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Very good for watching VHS and Blu Ray

Optioma is a well built Product .The Projector is nearly 15 years old it still puts out like it's brand new if this Projector last me a couple years I got my moneys worth and my VHS movies looks very good and the projector had decent care.Read full review...

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Optoma HD70

For an entry level projector this little baby puts out a beautiful crisp picture!!! I have a blueray, PS3, XBox 360, and digital high def cable hooked up to it so far. I watched a couple blueray movies so far and they look almost as good as the LCD!!! Video games are superior in super size!! The standard television low def crap channels still look standard low def and crappy...but this is the case on any device :)

I've gotten just about a 100 inch screen in a 12 foot room. Even during the day the picture looks good however the darker the better.

Dislikes...NONE!!! For the price you can't complain!

If you want a High Def supersized screen in your living room for under $1000.00 the HD70 is the way to go!Read full review...

Great little projector.

This is the second of these that I have bought so that should tell you something. I have the one in my dedicated theater room which looks amazing and I have the other in my bedroom which uses a motorized screen. The bedroom does get ambiant light coming into it and the projector has no problem overpowering it. For the price you cannot go wrong with this projector. I have owned everything from benq to infocus to etc. and this has been the best hands down.Read full review...

Good product, no problems so far with picture, I love my 100" screen!

Had it for about 3 weeks now and its working great! No dying pixles or anything that I read about in the reviews of this projector. Maybe I just got lucky? Picture is perfect however there is no audio out/speakers on this so you will have to buy an hdmi audio extractor (35ish on ebay) if you want sound with an 1080 picture.Read full review...

Wow! what a picture

If you are looking for a HD projector on a budget this is the one. I have HD satelite and a blue ray player connect to this projector and the picture is as good as may samsung 50" DLP 1080p as long as it is in low light.Read full review...

DLP Projector

I can say that the projector indeed has a very good projection and clarity of the image. This Projector has a crisp image for a low price. HD signal makes movie experience above average.

Owners Manual reads no higher res than 720p or 1080i

This seller lists this projector as 1080p, but I own one and just verified it is NOT 1080p. Just want to be sure potential buyer knows corrected info. I love the projector, but if you are expecting 1080p you may be disappointed when you see the slightly lower resolution of 1080i or 720p.Read full review...

Optoma HD70 DLP Projector

Buy from this guy. He is the best. Answered every little question I had fast. Helped me how to install it and what to do. great seller. He made me trust in ebay once again, which was a good thing. Thank you for your help!Read full review...