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28-07-2008, 11:43 AM
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Hi guys,
I was looking at getting my first projector, but don't want to spend a fortune. I was looking at the Optoma HD65, I've found it for £357, including postage. But I don't know if the website is dodgy? Seems a lot cheaper than any other websites I've seen. http://looksmartpro.com/product_info...98c3e8fc86f1f4
Is the site legit? Has anyone bought anything fromt them?
Does anyone know of any good deals on this projector? Also if anyone could suggest a different projector which is good and in the same price category?
Thanks for any help!
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28-07-2008, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by HiTnRuN18  Hi guys,
I was looking at getting my first projector, but don't want to spend a fortune. I was looking at the Optoma HD65, I've found it for £357, including postage. But I don't know if the website is dodgy? Seems a lot cheaper than any other websites I've seen. http://looksmartpro.com/product_info...98c3e8fc86f1f4
Is the site legit? Has anyone bought anything fromt them?
Does anyone know of any good deals on this projector? Also if anyone could suggest a different projector which is good and in the same price category?
Thanks for any help! | Their website quotes "A minimum order amount of $USD 500 is required in order to checkout." (note the dollars). This implies that it's coming from the states. No problem with that so long as it will accept PAL (should'nt be a problem) and whether the warranty will be honoured by Optoma UK. You can check both these issues with Optoma.
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28-07-2008, 12:07 PM
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Cheers mate, also the site only accepts money transfers from Western Union, is that dodgy?
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28-07-2008, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by HiTnRuN18 Cheers mate, also the site only accepts money transfers from Western Union, is that dodgy? | It's always 'odd' when they want a minimum amount of money and accept on western union.
If it's a scam and you use Western Union, then it's like burning your money.
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28-07-2008, 12:37 PM
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Yeah, thats why I'm asking if anyone has heard or used them before? Before i part with my cash!
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28-07-2008, 12:53 PM
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Looks pretty dodgy - see these for similar questions http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...5082342AAHo40R
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28-07-2008, 12:59 PM
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Oh well, I thought it was too good to be true. Does anyone know of where to get the Optoma HD65 cheaply or other good quality projectors for around £400?
Thanks
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28-07-2008, 1:38 PM
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The cheapest I can see the HD65 is around the £500 mark, or just under (google is your friend  ). The 700X or 720X can be had for under £400 (see http://www.amazon.co.uk/Optoma-HD700...7251545&sr=8-3)
and the list of offers at the top of the forum although I don't know anything about these but here's a discussion on their merits: OPTOMA HD720X Video projector, any good?
This forum used to have a list of recommended e-tailers somewhere but I can't find it any more - maybe somebody else knows where it went?
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28-07-2008, 1:57 PM
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Thanks for that mate, but are there any other pjs around the £400 mark that offer the hd65's contrast ratio or similar? The 720 only has has a contrast ratio of 2000:1...
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28-07-2008, 2:01 PM
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Hi All
We have the Themescene HD65 back in stock.
Regards. Shane.
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28-07-2008, 2:23 PM
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There you go - Shane can get you one for £459 using his discount code.
From the reviews and ratings it's a cracker and after all, what's £60 these days (doesn't even fill the tank in my car  )
Also, the HD700X has 3000:1 contrast ratio and to be honest, unless you're firing it onto a HUGE screen (10 foot or bigger!) or going to be using it as your main viewing screen in daylight (bit of advice - don't) then I think you'll struggle to find more bang for your buck.
Anyway - good luck, and as this is your first projector, prepare to be blown away 
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28-07-2008, 2:31 PM
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Might just have to do that then!
Thanks to everyone that gave me advice, very much appreciated! I will let you know what I think when I receive it.
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28-07-2008, 3:13 PM
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How would I connect a HD65 to my xbox with sound? I want to connect it through HDMI, but where would I get sound from? Because there is no sound on the pj, so how would I get sound out from the HDMI cable?...
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28-07-2008, 3:30 PM
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Originally Posted by HiTnRuN18 How would I connect a HD65 to my xbox with sound? I want to connect it through HDMI, but where would I get sound from? Because there is no sound on the pj, so how would I get sound out from the HDMI cable?... | You would have to use a separate sound system with either analogue or digital audio.
Personally, I don't think it is worth spending the extra on HD65. I have seen up to £100 difference with the 700. They are too similar.
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28-07-2008, 3:43 PM
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That's interesting, have you seen both of the projectors perform in real life? Any noticable difference in your opinion? With the £100 i save I could buy a decent 5.1 surround sound DVD player system, that way I could plug my xbox 360 in to it. Any suggestions on a sound system?
Thanks mate
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