Optoma HD720X

p5yco · 16-10-2007, 8:39 AM

is the optoma hd720x the same as a hd70 but in black, also are there any noticeable differences in picture quality? i cannot find any reviews regarding this so i need your help, thanks.

ShanePJ · 16-10-2007, 12:23 PM

Hi p5yco

I'm sure I've seen this in the local PC World store. Had a quick look at the rear and could not see any digital inputs. I've noticed that they are advertising the HDMI connection as a HDMI interface. Could be an adpator. only comes with a two year warranty!

As for performance, Havent seen the two against each other. Would bet the HD70 is easily worth the extra money with thinking to hard though. 3 year warranty and plus the screen has to be worth the pound notes!

Regards. Shane.

p5yco · 16-10-2007, 3:46 PM

ok mate thank you for that, like i said i will probably end up getting the hd70, hopefully some time soon, just got to sell my infocus 4805 first, or find somewhere i can trade it in? cheers buddy

AV Nik · 17-10-2007, 8:04 PM

The HD70 has 4000:1 Contrast Ratio. The HD720X has 2000:1.
the HD70 has a 3 year Hotswap warranty but the 720X has a 1 year Return to Base warranty.
Other than that, they are near enough the same unit with the same inputs.

Hope this helps.

Happy Trucker · 25-10-2007, 12:00 PM

AV Nik

The 720X doesn't appear to be listed on the Optoma site - or not that I can see anyway. Since it is basically a lower spec'd HD70 would the replacement bulb for the HD70 fit a 720X?

Actually, I'm just looking at your site and have seen something that interests me.

AV Nik · 25-10-2007, 2:31 PM

Yes, they use the same lamp.
Hope this helps.

26-10-2007, 1:22 PM

I'm very interested in this projector but feel a bit suspicions since I haven't found a single person who owns this pj.

Does anyone knows of someone who owns this?
My concern lies on the black levels as well..

Thanks,

gazbarber · 26-10-2007, 1:59 PM

If i was lookimng i'd get the HD70 as it seems well better, and the extras you get make the prices almost even anyway.

fathazza · 30-10-2007, 3:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AV Nik

Yes, they use the same lamp.
Hope this helps.

are you sure about this ?

http://www.filron.com/uk/index.php?a...roductId=28202
http://www.filron.com/uk/index.php?a...roductId=28201

this company seems to show different lamps with different model numbers for the hd720x and the hd70.... Be nice if you could use the Hd70 ones as they are 70 quid cheaper...

Im quite tempted by this projector as its 530 pounds with an 80 inch screen on dabs.com at the moment.... Seems to represent good value for money.

Edit: i have also noticed that a couple of the sites offering the hd720x seem to be saying that it has a 2 year warranty (pixmania and dabs) as opposed to the 1 year mentioned above.

Bowdrinker · 12-12-2007, 11:24 PM

guys
sorry to sound a bit thick (I know jack about these) but do you get sound from them or do you have to use a seperate sound source
thanx

gazbarber · 12-12-2007, 11:44 PM

Seperate sound, some pj's have build in sound but in general they ain't worth bothering with. The projector is just the display, like a monitor on a computer.
A cheap all in one (home cinema in a box) can be had at less than the £100 mark, a good one will cost £200+ and a seperates system is a case of how much money do you have.

propaintballa · 13-12-2007, 2:06 PM

I own this projector, i got it on monday...Any questions?

kingbal · 13-12-2007, 3:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bmbuk

I'm very interested in this projector but feel a bit suspicions since I haven't found a single person who owns this pj.

Does anyone knows of someone who owns this?
My concern lies on the black levels as well..

Thanks,

have a quick search on this forum for HD720X there are two threads relating to the said projector.

Rhona139 · 31-12-2007, 3:30 PM

hi - anyone got good supplier of replacement lamps for this projector ? thanks

propaintballa · 31-12-2007, 4:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhona139

hi - anyone got good supplier of replacement lamps for this projector ? thanks

I think the first one when you search on google.

theatre-aholic · 05-03-2008, 2:11 PM

i saw some on projector point, www.projectorpoint.co.uk

i have noticed they sell different lamps for hd70 and this one, if i get this, which i probably am going to, would the £35 cheaper theme scene hd70 one work, anyone tried it?

propaintballa · 05-03-2008, 4:14 PM

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Originally Posted by theatre-aholic

i saw some on projector point, www.projectorpoint.co.uk

i have noticed they sell different lamps for hd70 and this one, if i get this, which i probably am going to, would the £35 cheaper theme scene hd70 one work, anyone tried it?

I think someone menssioned it on here before. Look around. May have even been this thread.

keith111 · 19-05-2008, 3:57 AM

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Originally Posted by p5yco

is the optoma hd720x the same as a hd70 but in black, also are there any noticeable differences in picture quality? i cannot find any reviews regarding this so i need your help, thanks.

The optoma hd65 Has 1 hdmi and doesput out 1080p With that input from what I have read the hd65is best at adapting all widscreen ratios I have an hd65 check it out!

adymole42 · 12-09-2009, 8:59 AM

hi i purchased an optoma hd720x about a year and half ago after using about 1200 hrs of the lamp life when i turn it on its stays on for a 10 mins then goes a green tint a cuts out then you have to wait another 10 mins before it turns on but does the same thing please please help not sure whats wrong

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