HD70 Factory open box Projectors

shogun · 09-12-2007, 1:21 PM

See link below for more details.

Appears to be a bargain price if there is no hours on the bulb.

Would have gone for this projector, accept that i bought a new Optoma HD65 this week

.http://www.morgancomputers.co.uk/sho...CategoryID=152

PhilJam · 09-12-2007, 2:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shogun

Would have gone for this projector, accept that i bought a new Optoma HD65 this week

What do you think of the HD65 and how much are the replacement bulbs?

PhilJam

Anderzz · 09-12-2007, 2:56 PM

Wish i had decent credit rating so i could bnpl lol

DanHorse · 09-12-2007, 3:02 PM

gee, im sorely tempted here........ credit card impulse buy threatening....................

jon1 · 09-12-2007, 3:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreamhorse

gee, im sorely tempted here........ credit card impulse buy threatening....................

steady lad this is the

temptation her

DanHorse · 09-12-2007, 3:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jon 2

steady lad this is the

temptation her

lol

im ok........ really........wobbly moment passed...... for now......

jon1 · 09-12-2007, 4:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreamhorse

lol

im ok........ really........wobbly moment passed...... for now......

That must of been a hot flush moment

few glad it over

martmart · 09-12-2007, 6:27 PM

Ok, I think its my turn to spend some cash!

After reviewing the HD70 offer above and the Panasonic AX100 for about £550 second hand I think I'm going to go for the Optoma HD65 in the morning as its new and brighter than the outgoing HD70. Only thing is I cannot believe the only place I can find one is PCWorld and at its £499 list price. I know the list price is still really good but I don't like paying list for anything, especially at PCWorld... but desire is getting the better of me!

Any advice would be great!

jon1 · 09-12-2007, 7:21 PM

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Originally Posted by martmart

Ok, I think its my turn to spend some cash!

After reviewing the HD70 offer above and the Panasonic AX100 for about £550 second hand I think I'm going to go for the Optoma HD65 in the morning as its new and brighter than the outgoing HD70. Only thing is I cannot believe the only place I can find one is PCWorld and at its £499 list price. I know the list price is still really good but I don't like paying list for anything, especially at PCWorld... but desire is getting the better of me!

Any advice would be great!

Have a look one only...http://birmingham.craigslist.co.uk/ele/484776469.html

jon1 · 09-12-2007, 7:34 PM

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Originally Posted by martmart

Ok, I think its my turn to spend some cash!

After reviewing the HD70 offer above and the Panasonic AX100 for about £550 second hand I think I'm going to go for the Optoma HD65 in the morning as its new and brighter than the outgoing HD70. Only thing is I cannot believe the only place I can find one is PCWorld and at its £499 list price. I know the list price is still really good but I don't like paying list for anything, especially at PCWorld... but desire is getting the better of me!

Any advice would be great!

BTW I charge £50 per hour

jon

shogun · 09-12-2007, 7:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilJam

What do you think of the HD65 and how much are the replacement bulbs?

PhilJam

I have had this projector since Thursday and for £499 the PQ is an improvement on my previous SP4805 projector that i have been using for the last two years.

Without any calibration out of the box the black levels are good,colors are vivid and skin tones appear natural.

For a DLP projector it has a short throw with a 80" image at approx 8ft away.

Occasionally i do notice RBE with this projector, but no more than i was experiencing with the SP4805 which does not really bother me.

The size of this projector is tiny compared to my SP4805 and would be wife friendly, build quality could be better.

Remote controller is user friendly and is a dream to use with large buttons with back light function and operation menus are easy to follow.

Noise level from the fan is a little on the loud side but slightly quieter than the SP4805.

The casing body of the projector does seem to run hot.

So far the only issue i have encountered with this projector is that for some reason my Samsung BD1400 Blue Ray player will not send a picture signal thro the HDMI input on the projector, while my Sony HDMI upscaling DVD has no problems, could be something to do with the HDMI handshake between manufacturers equipment ?

Anybody out there have any ideas would be appreciated.

Due to the above issue the Samsung BD is currently feed to the projector over component at 720p and the picture is amazing.

I am going to buy a Toshiba HD Player this month and will see if there will be any HDMI conflict issues between the two machines.

Unfortunately could not find any prices for replacement bulbs, hopefully fingers crossed the bulbs will be pitched at the same price bracket has the HD70 around the £135 mark ?

This is only a stop gap purchase for me until 1080P projector prices start to tumble down.

If interested could post some screenshots tomorrow, if someone could guide me on how to attached photo's when submitting my posts.

*cyberheater* · 09-12-2007, 7:46 PM

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Originally Posted by shogun

Noise level from the fan is a little on the loud side but slightly quieter than the SP4805.

Are you running it in normal mode or eco mode?

shogun · 09-12-2007, 7:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cyberheater

Are you running it in normal mode or eco mode?

Eco mode.

martmart · 09-12-2007, 7:58 PM

Thanks for your replies. It seems the HD65 is the way forward based on your note. Some screen shots would be great if possible.

I've never attached photos but there is a button on the tool bar of the message board that has a mountain view called 'insert image' - hope it works!

*cyberheater* · 09-12-2007, 8:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shogun

Eco mode.

Shogun. That's a shame. The Optoma hd70 was pretty quiet in eco mode so I was hoping this would be the same. Knowing how load the SP4805 is, i'm disappointed that optoma didn't make low noise a design prority.

shogun · 09-12-2007, 8:08 PM

HD65 Screenshots feed from a Sony Upscaled DVD hdmi player.

The photo's are a little out of focused will try taken some better shots with my camera tommorrow night.

shogun · 09-12-2007, 8:22 PM

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Originally Posted by shogun

HD65 Screenshots feed from a Sony Upscaled DVD hdmi player.

The photo's are a little out of focused will try taken some better shots with my camera tommorrow night.

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DanHorse · 09-12-2007, 9:22 PM

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looks great Shogun! look forward to seeing more

KERRYBR · 11-12-2007, 6:45 AM

I am really tempted here.

Is there much difference between the HD65 and the HD70 with the various offers around at the moment they are now roughly around the same price.

Please could someone advise on whether differences in noise and projector brightness matter significantly.