Vivitek D825MS 2600 Lumen SVGA DLP Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)Use this at work in a medium size office for wall projection. The unit works perfectly, provides very sharp images, and is easy to focus. Operates for hours without overheating and shuting down like other projectors I have delt with. Video input options make this very versatile as well and since it comes with a carrying case and is light weight the unit could be taken any where for a remote presentation with a laptop.'
Very satisfied.

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The highly portable and high-performance Vivitek D825MS Projector offers several performance features that make it ideal for business, education, and other professional organizations. Thanks to BrilliantColor technology and a light output of 2600 lumens, the D825MX lets you project an SVGA image with beautiful image quality and accurate color reproduction as small as two feet and as large as 20.5 feet.
Compact Design and Features for Convenient Portability The D825MS is designed to meet the needs of mobile professionals who require a compact projector with high-performance features. It measures a compact 11 x 8 x 3.5 inches and weighs just 5.7 pounds, so you can easily tote the projector along to your latest business meeting. The projector also has a fast startup, so you don't need to wait for it to warm up, as well as a fast power down, so you can pick it up and move on to your next meeting when you're done.
Its compact size also makes for easy transportation and storage. A built-in Kensington security lock provides protection against theft, and a remote control is included for added convenience.
DLP and BrilliantColor Technology for a Bright, Crisp Picture Don't let the small size fool you; the D825MS is built to perform. Utilizing Texas Instruments' DLP technology with BrilliantColor, the Vivitek D825MS provides a bright image with eye-popping colors. It offers 2600 ANSI lumens with a 2200:1 contrast ratio, so you'll be able to see small details in any lighting condition. The efficient lamp has a life of up to 4000 hours in Eco-Mode.
The D825MS also features an integrated RS-232C port for remote control of your projector from a personal computer, enabling you to integrate it with third-party control systems for easy system administration.
You can view your presentation and keep engaged with your audiences by attaching your personal computer to the projectors\' monitor loop ports.
Quiet, Filter-Free Design Lowers Cost of Ownership Unlike some projectors that have a loud and distracting fan, the D825MS operates at a quiet 30 dB in eco-mode and 32 dB in standard mode. The projector also features a filter-free design, so you won't have to worry about clogged filters and removing dirt and dust, lowering your total cost of ownership and reducing maintenance fees.
DLP and BrilliantColor Technology for a Bright, Crisp Picture Utilizing Texas Instruments' DLP technology with BrilliantColor, the Vivitek D825MS provides a bright image with eye-popping colors. It offers 2600 ANSI lumens with a 2200:1 contrast ratio, so you'll be able to see small details in any lighting condition. The lamp runs efficiently and has a life of up to 4000 hours in Eco-Mode.
Create an Instant Home Theater Experience With a resolution of 800 x 600, the projector displays presentations and videos in great detail. It has a native 4:3 format and a compatibility mode for 16:9 video formats. The projector is compatible with 720p, 1080i (through RGB), NTSC/NTSC 4.43, PAL B/G/H/I/M/N 60, and SECAM.
The D825MS features S-Video, Composite Video, and RGB HD15 inputs. It's compatible with VGA, SVGA, XGA, and SXGA. Digital keystone correction lets you adjust the image for any environment.
Vivitek D825MS is backed by a three-year warranty for parts and labor, a one-year lamp warranty, and a five-year warranty on the DLP chip.
What's in the Box Projector, power cord, VGA cable, remote control with batteries included, user manual CD, and carrying case.

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Mitsubishi HC1500 720p DLP Home Theater Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)The HC1500 is a very nice projector, especially for the price. I upgraded from an InFocus Screenplay DLP Front Projector - SP4805. By comparison, the HC1500 is much brighter, quieter, and more crisp. It also fit my existing ceiling mount, which was very convenient.
The only problem I've not found a fix for is the aspect ratio selection. The SP4805 was native 16:9, but also had a mode for 4:3, and another which cropped a 4:3 picture to 16:9 and enlarged it to fill the whole screen. This mode was really nice for TV broadcasts and old DVDs filmed in 16:9 but broadcast in 4:3 with black bars. Without that zoomed/cropped mode, you have to watch it in 4:3 mode, so you see the black bars both on the sides of the screen and then again on the top and bottom. This means you're basically looking at an image 2/3 the size of your screen.
As far as I can tell, the HC1500 does not have an aspect mode that works well with this problem. It is also native 16:9, and has the following aspect modes; auto (which as far as I can tell is identical to 16:9 regardless of input signal), 4:3, 4:3 stretched to 16:9 (with serious distortion on the left and right sides), and two zooms. The user's guide says the two zooms are optimized for cinemascope and vista images with subtitles, but they don't expand the projected area out to take advantage of the better screen/picture aspect ratio match. Instead it simply crops the image within the 4:3 display boundary and leaves the black bars on the sides. This is very annoying when watching 16:9 TV show (broadcast non-HD) because your picture is miniaturized and surrounded by unused black bar screen area. The show is being broadcast specifically to fill your whole screen, but the projector leaves bars on all 4 sides of the image.
I don't understand why Mitsubishi omitted that feature, it seems requisite these days. The fine print in the user's guide does mention that zoom modes will make the image of a 480i signal smaller. Again, it looks fine when you have 480p input, which I only get from my DVD player, or a native 4:3 TV 480i input (normal TV). And the picture is fantastic with both.
Overall I'm happy with this machine, especially for the price and bright HD picture. But if anyone has a work around for the aspect issue, I'd love to hear it.

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Forget the mere 70 inches of even large flat-panel displays, the HC1500 DLP Projector lets you project a high definition image hundreds of inches large. With its quiet operation and huge, beautiful picture, the HC1500 could make your home cinema the envy of all your neighbors.
True HD Images The HC1500 DLP projector projects video in a native 720p format so you get a highly detailed HD picture that looks crisp even at large sizes. It features Texas Instruments BrilliantColor, which utilizes a seven-segment color wheel and an algorithm that enables brighter mid-tones and more realistic color. The HC1500 also offers 1600 ANSI lumens of brightness and a 2500:1 contrast ratio. Depending on the size of your room, you can project the image from 40 inches to 275 inches diagonal. The HC1500 has a lamp life of 3000 hours in low mode and 2000 hours in bright mode.
Pure Connection From Source to Screen The HC1500 has HDMI 1.2 and component cable connections to ensure a pure input signal from beginning to end. With 10-bit processing, the information is unsullied and the result is a pure image on the screen.
Be advised that this projector (as with most projectors) does not include a tuner; to watch television, you need to provide a television signal, either through an external tuner or a cable box.
Easy Set Up and Quiet Operation At just 6.5 pounds, the HC1500 is easy to transport and move around in your home theater room, and it has both vertical and horizontal digital keystone correction that makes it easy to mount on the ceiling or place on a table. The HC1500 operates at a quiet 25dBA that won't distract you while you're enjoying movies or television. A 12-volt Trigger jack allows the projector to control a compatible motorized screen. A remote control with backlit buttons is included.
The HC1500 is backed by a 1-year limited parts and labor warranty, and a 90-days lamp warranty.
What's in the Box HC1500 projector, AC power cable, RGB cable, RS-232C cable, remote unit with battery, light shade cover, quick start card, user's manual, and safety manual.

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Optoma HD71 720p DLP Home Theater Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)I spent considerable time comparing projectors and arrived at this one. The reason I bought this projector over a TV is because I move often and wanted large screen quality with portability. I read a comment, and I agree, that projectors in the personal price range will never equal HD TVs in terms of overall quality, and bought this expecting such.
The reason I chose this projector was because of the portability and the brightness. As a DLP it is naturally much lighter compared LCD counterparts, and the brightness is needed due to predicted use in lighted rooms. It is very light and I was able to easily carry it in my backpack although it is a little bulky. The brightness is not as satisfying as I thought but it is still easily visible in medium ambient light situations.
Also worth noting is that compared to several other projectors in this category I did not find many angry customers with serious short term or long term problems with this projector.
Pros: Easy setup (connected HDMI cable to my PC and it recognized it without any assistance (os: vista)), easy interface, sliding lens cover, nice adjustable height bar, plenty of various inputs, very quiet (I sit immediately next to it to watch movies and don't notice it)
Cons: Came with only component cables (but I expected this and bought my own hdmi cables), only 1 HDMI and 1 DVI port, not as bright as I hoped, no quick-key on remote or body for volume
Note: Super-ultra-bright remote (I cannot stress enough how bright this thing gets when in use, you can probably use it as a flashlight) but do not see this as pro or con
Overall experience: I use this projector mainly for gaming with my xbox360 and movies with my PC and have been very happy with the quality on each.

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Optoma Hd71 Hd71 Home Theater Projector Wxga 2400 Lumens; 3000:1 Contrast Ratio, 4000:1 In Imageai(Tm) Mode; Native 720p (1280 X 720) Resolution; Native 16:9 Aspect Ratio With Support For 4:3 & Lbx; Features Dlp(R) Chip Set & Color Processing Technologies From Texas Instruments; Max Lamp Life: 3000 Hours In Eco Mode; Hdmi(Tm) V1.3, Component Video, S-Video, Vga-In, Composite Video, Dvi With Hdcp & Rs-232 Connectivity; Includes Full-Feature Remote With Direct Source Selection; Weight: 6.3 Lbs; 1-Year Warranty, 3 Months On Lamp

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Epson EX70 3LCD Multimedia Projector, WXGA, 2000 Lumens Review

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(More customer reviews)For starters, let me give you my background. I have long been a fan of projectors for my home theater. For the last three and a half years, I have used the Epson Powerlite S3 which I have been quite happy with in terms of performance. My wife and I installed it on the ceiling, built an 80 inch projector screen using white black-out cloth, and use a switchbox to display everything from DVD's to TV. It has mostly worked flawlessly until it started "bleeding" blue colors across the screen. Recently, I purchased a Playstation 3 and a multimedia computer, and I was wanting something that would display a higher resolution than the 800X600 that the S3 displays. After doing much research, I finally decided on the EX70 as a replacement for the S3.
Though there are not many reviews of this projector and some of them are somewhat negative, I have not been at all disappointed. I took down the S3, I placed the EX70 in the same place overhead mounts, and it projects a crisp 74 inch image onto the screen. The 1280X800 resolution handles a 720p picture from the Playstation with no problems whatsoever. I have spent the last two weeks playing video games (Midnight Club Racing: Los Angeles) watching Blu-Ray movies (Night at the Museum), and watching off-the-air HD signals from my computer. All of these pictures are gorgeous. The colors are rich. The modes that one can choose (such as Gaming mode or Theater mode) actually help to create the mood for the moment. I go home each night from a long day at work, and my wife and I always look forward to trying new modes, adjusting the image, and looking for new ways to utilize the projector (i.e. we plan to buy a DVI to HDMI connector to try with the computer).
Compared to the S3, the picture is brighter, the colors more brilliant, the "screen door" has disappeared (unless you get within three or four feet of the screen), and the number of options have increased (i.e. being able to zoom, having an HDMI input).
So far, I have tested everything but the HDMI (the cable should be shipping soon) and the speakers (I've hooked it up to my surround sound system), and everything works as advertised. The SD card does indeed display picture slideshows with ease. The USB connection, when connected to my computer, displays a signal that rivals the VGA connection, though it doesn't refresh the page as often thereby making motion images a bit jerky. The VGA doubles as a component input if you purchase the right cable.
As far as criticisms, the only concerns I have at this point is the fact that some of the lower quality images (i.e. I've tried an old Nintendo 64 gaming machine with the projector) do not appear as crisp, but I have a feeling that it has nothing to do with the projector and has everything to do with the age of the gaming machine. As well, as another person mentioned, the blacks could be blacker, but when compared to the older technology of the S3, the blacks look quite dark. The auto-keystone correction might be nice if someone uses this projector as a business projector, but for my home theater system, I have turned it off.
For a two year warranty, a bulb that lasts 4,000 on low mode, a $700 or lower price range, no "rainbow effects" as some DLP projectors have, and a bigger than 50 inch HD picture, I have been quite happy with this purchase. I have immensely enjoyed it the last two weeks, and it was worth the upgrade from the older S3 model.

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Do more than you ever thought possible with the Epson EX70, a powerful, widescreen projector that's sure to deliver wonderful results, whatever the application. With WXGA resolution and Epson 3LCD technology, you're ready to project dazzling detail from your widescreen business notebook, or amazing HD entertainment at home. With digital connectivity and built-in speakers, the EX70 makes delivering big images and big sound easy, affordable and enjoyable. Project a 16:10 image and get 30 percent more image area than with a standard projector. With the convenient HDMI audio/video connection, you get ultra high-def video and all-digital surround sound with just one cable, creating powerful entertainment possibilities. Plug 'n Play USB connectivity makes setup a breeze. Now you can use a standard USB cable to connect to your computer or other USB device, while still having the option to connect via VGA. The EX70's PC-free, slideshow function allows you to view photos presentations without a computer via the SD card slot or USB display port. You'll never be tied to a PC again. With its included carrying case and versatile connectivity options, the lightweight EX70 is ready to go anywhere. And, if you choose to install your projector, the EX70 shuts down quickly at the flip of a switch. The possibilities are endless with the Epson EX70.

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Optoma HD700X 720P Home Theater Projector, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)Wow, no reviews on this! Ok, so I have not bought it from here, but I do own one of these. First of all, features, tech and the like 3 stars and the price, one extra star. So, this product is great, with drawbacks obviously.
1. I think it is really light compared to many other projectors of the same features and so makes it easier to carry around.
2. I live in a dorm, so the brightness is less of a problem, but obviously during the day time, you will be out of luck. Also, if you are considering it for 'home entertainment' then I'd recommend use of another projector since this one is not really that bright. But for a single normal room, it is ok.
3. The support for widescreen is awesome. Perfectly fits 1080p resolutions too, with 720p quality ofcourse.
4. Fits perfectly on the ceiling with a cool hybrid flip.
5: you might find that sometimes the noise can be a problem. It will be quite but will get loud after some time of using it.
6. The PRICE kills it :)
Hope this clears out a few questions.

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The Optoma HD700X Provides High Definition Big Screen Fun.Transform any room in your home with the ultimate High Definition entertainment experience. Making the largest bigscreen TV\'s seem small with an image that can fill a wall - the HD700X will immerse you in the action. Fantastic 720P imagequality provides life-size movie, sports or gaming characters that look so real you could touch them

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Optoma HD65 720p DLP Home Theater Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)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.
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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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Vivitek D510 2600 Lumen SVGA HDMI 3D-Ready Portable DLP Projector (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)Great product! Owned this for 2 days now and love it! Got my Xbox 360, Wii, and computer all hooked up to this baby and am not looking back.
There is definatly a downside which I have mostly remedied, however, most people will not be able to. The thing is that this projector has NO AUDIO OUTPUT. Which is weird considering it has HDMI and such. This means if you connect something with the HDMI, you are stuck using the build in speaker for audio. Bummer. Also, if you connect using the y/r/w cables you are also stuck using the internal speaker, but if you have a stereo like I do, connect it to the stereo and run it to the projector. Not that the internal speaker sounds bad, it actually sounds great, but it's just not the best while watching home movies or gaming.
Great picture quality and projects and image of about 5 1/2' x 7'. Actually is slightly bigger, but roughly that size. I'm very happy with my projector.
UPDATE LOST ONE STAR*- Projector did not work today, first time since I bought it (6 monthsish). Ive mostly used it on economy setting. I hear a rattling like broken pieces of something, and after disassembling it, there might be a big problem. Projector wasn't dropped, hit or anything, it sits far above and out of reach. I now have to hopefully find a resolution, either something exploded inside, or bulb burst. Im 50/50 on which it is right now. Ill update ASAP
UPDATE TO UPDATE-5TH STAR RETURNED- So the reason is my bulb had exploded. First I was upset and believed it to be an equipment issue, but after realizing the extension cord I run this from was unplugged, I put 2 and 2 together. Cord unplugged while running (even in low power mode) will cause the bulb to not cool down while being around the already cool surroundings = BOOM goes the dynamite (bulb). So this was my bad (or another occupant), and not the projector. I'd give it 5 1/2 stars now for doubting it. Ha ha, enjoy and don't accidentally unplug this!!!!

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The Vivitek D510 SVGA digital projector is ready for current and future media applications. With connectivity options including HDMI v1.3, the D510 is 3D-ready and features a brightness level of 2600 lumens and a 2300:1 contrast ratio. Add in DLP and BrilliantColor technologies, the Vivitek D510 is able to deliver sharp, vibrant pictures.

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

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(More 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.


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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!

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