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Reviews of Optoma HD20

Testseek.com have collected 38 expert reviews of the Optoma HD20 and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Optoma HD20.
Award: Most Awarded November 2009
November 2009
 
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The editors liked

  • Breakthrough price for a 1080p projector. Reasonably high-quality image for 480p and above.
  • Price
  • Great plug and play performance
  • Noise reduction
  • 1080p HD video for $999
  • Lightweight
  • Portable design
  • Very bright
  • Doesn't require total darkness
  • Long 4
  • 000 hour lamp life potential
  • The long lamp life
  • High contrast ratio and crystal clear picture in dark rooms are amazing
  • Affordable
  • Small and light
  • Great picture
  • Budget price for a 1080p projector
  • Strong color performance
  • Among the least expensive 1080p projectors
  • High brightness
  • Good color
  • Lots of connections

The editors didn't like

  • Falls down a bit on image quality for 480i (standard-definition) television signals.
  • Marginally adjustable
  • Poor jaggie reduction
  • Autosource doesn't give enough time for HDCP
  • Blinding backlight on remote
  • Light leakage from front of unit
  • Loud fan
  • No lens shift
  • 4x-speed color wheel reveals minor DLP rainbows
  • Heavy light spill through front grille
  • Remote too bright for a darkened home theater environment
  • The low keystone correction and low brightness level may not be for everyone.
  • Brightness and contrast could be better.
  • Can be difficult to install in some rooms
  • Auto iris is distracting
  • Subject to rainbow effect
  • Blacks could be darker
  • Placement in a room can be difficult
  • Auto iris not the best
  • Rainbow effect

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  Published: 2010-01-01, review by: about.com

  • Abstract:  At an MSRP of $999 the Optoma HD20 DLP Projector is a great value. With its stylish design this projector is compatible with almost any decor. With its native 1920x1080 (1080p) native pixel resolution and it 1,700 lumen output capability, the video qua...

 
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  Published: 2009-12-14, review by: hometheaterreview.com

  • Optoma has provided consumers with the ability to obtain a very large and satisfactory picture that will provide a real movie theater experience for the same amount of money that previously would have only allowed the purchase of a mid-range 50-inch-cl...

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  Published: 2009-10-29, review by: tomsguide.com

  • Abstract:  Choosing the HD20 means you'll have to compromise on some aspects of the hardware and the overall result. It's best-suited to occasional Home Cinema users, rather than dedicated fans, or as a compliment to a TV.

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  Published: 2009-10-05, review by: brighthub.com

  • Abstract:  The Optoma HD20 is a highly affordable data projector model you can use to project images or videos or use as a home theater and is available from an array of quality dealers. OverviewRating If you are looking for a highly affordable data projector to...

 
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  Published: 2009-09-30, review by: avguide.com

  • Abstract:  Optoma’s latest front projector breaks the $1,000 price point for single chip 1080p DLP Optoma’s diminutive HD20 is barely larger than two hard-bound books, and its small size might have some dismissing the projector as a mere toy (it isn’t). Its ...

 
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  Published: 2009-08-28, review by: projectorcentral.com

  • The HD20 brings 1080p projection to its lowest price point yet, while maintaining great image quality thats ideal for home entertainment. While it does not have the inky black levels and extreme placement flexibility of more costly projectors, it doe...

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  Published: 2009-08-21, review by: pcmag.com

  • Breakthrough price for a 1080p projector. Reasonably high-quality image for 480p and above.
  • Falls down a bit on image quality for 480i (standard-definition) television signals.
  • The Optoma HD20 brings a new level of affordability to 1080p projectors, with reasonably good image quality for 480p signals and above....

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  Published: 2006-01-01, review by: projectorreviews.com

  • Not surprisingly, it isnt a match for most of the more expensive projectors, but does provide an excellent value, regardless. As a buyer, youll need to reconcile your budget. If you have more than $1000 to spend on a new projector, really, upwar...

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  Published: 2010-04-14, review by: cnet.com.au

  • Small and easy to position. Good image quality. Value for money
  • Noisy in "Bright" mode. Slow HDMI input detection. Blacks could be deeper
  • Value for money, compact dimensions and easy to get up and running out of the box, there’s a lot to like about the Optoma HD20....

 
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  Published: 2010-02-26, review by: pcauthority.com.au

  • Size doesn't matter: this diminutive Optoma just about keeps in touch with the big boys ...

 
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