Optoma HD70

211 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 211 reviews of Optoma HD70. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and noise. The usability and image quality are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Optoma HD70 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Optoma HD70 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the noise and image quality. The price and design are also appreciated.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Optoma HD70

alaTest has collected and analyzed 103 user reviews of Optoma HD70 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design and noise. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Optoma Themescene HD70 review

Turn your living room into a home cinema

Good value ; Decent image quality ; Easy to operate ; HD-ready (HDMI port)

No DVI port ; No carry bag

The Optoma is a good all-round performer: it's enjoyable to use and the price is great

Mar, 2007

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Optoma Themescene HD70

The Optoma HD70 represents a breakthrough in the pricing of home projectors; it's an HD-ready, 720p DPL projector for under £700. If you were thinking of getting a home theatre set-up, and thought 480p was all your budget could afford, think again

Good build inside and out, Well-endowed power supply, Decent ergonomics, Good value, Decent image quality, Easy to operate, HD-ready (HDMI port)

Lacks bi-ampable front speakers, Can't transcode from analogue to HDMI digital video, No DVI port, No carry bag

The Optoma is a good all-round performer: it's enjoyable to use and the price is great

Mar, 2007

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Optoma HD70

Hi-def on a shoestring? We'll take two! Just when we'd thought the projector world had left us to suffer the insult of high-definition at a mere 32 inches, Optoma finally smashes thuggishly through the £1,000 barrier

Just fantastic performance at a great price

Performance at S-Video is something of a let down

The Optoma delivers superb quality for a superb price

Jan, 2007

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Expert review by : HDTVorg.co.uk (hdtvorg.co.uk)

Optoma HD70

At the moment there is very little that can touch the HD70 for overall performance at this price ..

At around £700 the Optima HD70 is a very capable projector. For a better performing unit, you will need to spend twice as much as this which makes the HD70 remarkable value, and an ideal first foray into the world of home cinema projection.

May, 2007

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Expert review by : Clint DeBoer (audioholics.com)

Optoma HD70 Projector Review

When I found out that Optoma was taking over the entry level projector market – excuse me, I mean introducing a 720p DLP projector for under $1000 – I quickly lined up a unit for review. You heard

First sub-$1000 720p DLP projector! (street price) ; Deep blacks, rich colors ; Consumer adjustment of RGB gain, cut and gamma ; Backlit remote ; 1080p support (downconverted)

Weak 1.2x Zoom Lens ; Requires some calibration out of the box ; IR sensor on front only ; No RS-232 Support

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by : Projector Reviews (projectorreviews.com.au)

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Jul, 2007

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Expert review by (avguide.com)

Optoma HD70

During my time spent with the Optoma HD70, I was continually impressed that so little money can buy so much front projector. It offers an extensive feature set, and the overall picture quality was excellent. If youâ're on a budget but crave the...

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : Geoffrey Morrison (soundandvision.com)

Optoma HD70 DLP Projector

HD projection on a budget. Sure, 1080p is getting all the buzz, but even the cheapest 1080p displays are still really pricey. For example, the lowest-priced 1080p projector is 4.5 times the price of this little Optoma. The HD70, while "only" 720p, has...

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by : Geoffrey Morrison (hometheater.com)

Optoma HD70 DLP Projector

Sure, 1080p is getting all the buzz, but even the cheapest 1080p displays are still really pricey. For example, the lowest-priced 1080p projector is 4.5 times the price of this little Optoma. The HD70, while "only" 720p, has a distinction all its own...

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by : Anthony Arrigo (projectorreviews.com)

Optoma HD70

Now the control panel, on the other hand, is very nicely laid out, with the power button elevated slightly on the lens barrel. It uses the usual press once to turn on, press twice to power down. Directly behind the Power button is an LED light to...

999 - Great price/performance ; Good shadow detail ; Very good remote control ; Very good warranty ; Well designed menus ; Plenty of control of the image ; BrilliantColor ; Quiet in low power mode ; Ease of use

Placement flexibility (typical of DLP projectors due to limited zoom range and no adjustable lens shift ; Only one HDMI input ; Large amount of lens offset ; Somewhat noisey in full power mode ; 8 Bit color processing

Remember, the HD70 even produces a significant amount of lumens when you really need them, even though its best mode is strictly average in brightness, so it is a good choice if you have a room with good lighting control. You can still handle modest to...

Nov, 2006

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