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| About - Optoma HD20 |
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The Optoma HD20 is part of the TV test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, front projection TV models like the HD20 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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While it doesn't offer any regular TV sets, Optoma is a leading brand in the front-projector market, especially in the lower-priced 1080p segment. In fact, the company has aggressively priced its DLP front projectors, and had introduced one of the first under-$1,000 1080p models. Optoma also sells an ultra-large (80 to 100 inches) DLP-based rear-projection TV series, called BigVision, through custom installers. This requires installation of an in-wall projector to project images on the rear of an in-wall display screen. |
| Features & Specs - Optoma HD20 | |
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HDMI inputs |
2 |
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Component-video inputs |
1 |
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Lens-shift mechanism |
No |
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Zoom factor |
1.2x |
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Distance to screen (ft.) |
12 to 14.5 |
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| Additional Information (The information below has been supplied by an external source.) |
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| General Information | |
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| Manufacturer | Optoma Technology |
| Manufacturer Website Address | www.optomausa.com |
| Product Model | HD20 |
| Product Name | HD20 DLP Projector |
| Product Type | DLP Projector |
Consumer Reports User Reviews
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By from
Great Sub-$1000 projector
2/17/2012
Pros
Easy to use controls/menus
Good connection options
Overall picture quality
Cons
Slight jagged motion
Best Uses
Comment:
I've had this projector for almost a year and it has operated flawlessly. AS others have mentioned it does produce slight jagged edges when there is fast motion. Other than that, this has been a perfect buy.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
Great for the money
9/14/2011
Pros
Good connection options
Overall picture quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
Bought this unit after checking CR and having it rated as a best buy. Daughter and son in law had an older optima and raved about it. Surprised unit no longer is listed as a best buy. Had it more than a year and not a problem once I read the instructions and installed a ceiling mount.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
Love this first-timer projector
5/2/2011
Pros
Bright image
Good connection options
Overall picture quality
Cons
Noisy Fan
Best Uses
Comment:
Bought the HD20 [...] to replace a DLP TV in our media room. This is our first projector, so I wanted something budget-conscious without skimping on picture quality. This unit had some issues with ground looping which was solved by running the power cord to the same surge protector as the rest of my AV equipment is connected. This required the purchase of a 25' long power cable. This also makes it difficult to hide the cable since I have to run it along the ceiling, down the wall, and along the baseboard to reach the surge protector. Also, make sure your satellite/cable is run through the same surge protector to prevent other ground loop problems.I'm using the component connection for all video and it looks great! I spent about $45 on materials to build a frame for the $45 blackout cloth I purchased online. Great way to save $$ and it looks great (7 out of 10 when compared to a professional screen IMHO).The fan is a little noisy, and you have a fairly small tolerance to position the projector. If mounting form the ceiling, make sure you have a truss available within the range required for the size screen you want.Bottom line, if you want to save serious $$ on your first projector and still have a really good setup, this is the projector for you. my total spend was less than $1,100 for projector, mount, screen, cables. I am a very happy customer!
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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