Optoma HD20 Projector Review
Optoma HD20 Projector Review
This overhead projector is a great projector that is offered for a surprising price- under $1000 for a 1080p projector. The Optoma is perfect for home theaters, and is the first to fall below $1000 MSRP. While other companies have offered deals on entry level projectors, Optoma is the first to offer a full featured home theater projector with many of the functions of far higher priced models. The HD20 is the ideal projector for people hoping to create that home theater experience.
The Optoma HD220 comes standard with a one year warranty, so owners don't have to worry about it failing in the few months after purchase. The entire unit weight just over six pounds, and is a petite 4 by 13 by 9 inches, making it possible to store when not in use or even use along with a computer that you move around from place to place. While the machine is designed for permanent installation, it is small and sturdy enough to tolerate being moved from place to place. This is ideal for people who want to be able to move their entertainment with them, for example, to show movies outdoors on an inflatable screen or other flat surface. The Optoma HD20 is powerful enough to give clear pictures in a fairly dark family room or den, and performs even better in a small theater room.
While there are many great features to the Optoma HD20, the thing that makes this projector a standout is its picture. The Optoma HD20 matches or exceeds other higher priced projectors in depth, color accuracy, shadow detail, brightness, sharpness, and noise levels. While the Optoma HD20 is priced in the same range as most 720p projectors, it provides 1080p quality which is a substantial jump in picture quality.
Setting up the Optoma HD20 is fairly simple, and most homeowners will be able to do it themselves. Be sure to look at the package when you buy it, as the Optoma HD20 comes with only the composite video cable that won't give you the high quality picture you want. The machine comes with two HDMI ports for video and data, a set of three RCA-phono plug jacks for composite video, and a DB-15 VGA connector that can be used to connect the projector to your computer. There is also a handy 12V trigger connector that can be used to control another device, such as a screen that will lower when the device is turned on. Once you have the HD20 connected, just aim it at the screen and use the manual adjustment rings to get a clear picture and the correct image size. The menus and the remote are easy to understand and won't leave you scratching your head or calling tech support.
Overall the Optoma HD20 is an idea solution for small home theaters. The machine gives you the higher image quality of a 1080p projector at the same price point as a 720p device. Easy setup and the small size of the machine give you the ability to take your entertainment with you, and the high picture quality will make movies more enjoyable.
This overhead projector is a great projector that is offered for a surprising price- under $1000 for a 1080p projector. The Optoma is perfect for home theaters, and is the first to fall below $1000 MSRP. While other companies have offered deals on entry level projectors, Optoma is the first to offer a full featured home theater projector with many of the functions of far higher priced models. The HD20 is the ideal projector for people hoping to create that home theater experience.
The Optoma HD220 comes standard with a one year warranty, so owners don't have to worry about it failing in the few months after purchase. The entire unit weight just over six pounds, and is a petite 4 by 13 by 9 inches, making it possible to store when not in use or even use along with a computer that you move around from place to place. While the machine is designed for permanent installation, it is small and sturdy enough to tolerate being moved from place to place. This is ideal for people who want to be able to move their entertainment with them, for example, to show movies outdoors on an inflatable screen or other flat surface. The Optoma HD20 is powerful enough to give clear pictures in a fairly dark family room or den, and performs even better in a small theater room.
While there are many great features to the Optoma HD20, the thing that makes this projector a standout is its picture. The Optoma HD20 matches or exceeds other higher priced projectors in depth, color accuracy, shadow detail, brightness, sharpness, and noise levels. While the Optoma HD20 is priced in the same range as most 720p projectors, it provides 1080p quality which is a substantial jump in picture quality.
Setting up the Optoma HD20 is fairly simple, and most homeowners will be able to do it themselves. Be sure to look at the package when you buy it, as the Optoma HD20 comes with only the composite video cable that won't give you the high quality picture you want. The machine comes with two HDMI ports for video and data, a set of three RCA-phono plug jacks for composite video, and a DB-15 VGA connector that can be used to connect the projector to your computer. There is also a handy 12V trigger connector that can be used to control another device, such as a screen that will lower when the device is turned on. Once you have the HD20 connected, just aim it at the screen and use the manual adjustment rings to get a clear picture and the correct image size. The menus and the remote are easy to understand and won't leave you scratching your head or calling tech support.
Overall the Optoma HD20 is an idea solution for small home theaters. The machine gives you the higher image quality of a 1080p projector at the same price point as a 720p device. Easy setup and the small size of the machine give you the ability to take your entertainment with you, and the high picture quality will make movies more enjoyable.
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