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Optoma HD65

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    9.7 9.7 from 54 reviewers
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    8.6 8.6 from 5 reviewers

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  • quality construction, great picture, easy to use, but still watchable, awesome picture
  • noisy fan, still viewable, visible dlp rainbow effect, nothing difficult

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Optoma HD65

The HD65 is an HD-ready home cinema projector from Optoma that is compact and lightweight. Available in a white color with silver and black trim, the projector measures 10.2 x 2.9 x 7.4 inches (W x H x D) and weighs approximately 4 pounds. The Optoma HD65 uses a 1.1x manual zoom lens and DLP display technology.

The HD65 is HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System) compliant and outputs pictures at a native resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels (720p) at an aspect ratio of 16:9…

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Optoma HD65

The HD65 is an HD-ready home cinema projector from Optoma that is compact and lightweight. Available in a white color with silver and black trim, the projector measures 10.2 x 2.9 x 7.4 inches (W x H x D) and weighs approximately 4 pounds. The Optoma HD65 uses a 1.1x manual zoom lens and DLP display technology.

The HD65 is HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System) compliant and outputs pictures at a native resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels (720p) at an aspect ratio of 16:9. In addition to its native output, the HD65 also supports resolutions of up to 1920 x 1080 pixels. From a throw distance of 4 feet to 33 feet, users can expect projection image sizes of 2.2 feet to as large as 29 feet.

Video inputs offered by this Optoma projector include HDMI, composite video, VGA, S-Video and component video. The HD65’s HDMI port is compliant with the HDMI version 1.3 specifications.

The projector uses a 180 watt lamp with a rated life of 2000 hours when the lamp is used in full power and up to 3000 hours in low power mode. Brightness level is listed as 1600 ANSI lumens while contrast ratio is rated at 3000:1 (typical). With the HD65’s AI (Artificial Intelligence) switched on, the contrast ratio can be set as high as 4000:1.

Additional features of the projector include Optoma Colour Enhancement Technology and vertical keystone correction of +/- 40 degrees.

The standard package ships with a wireless remote control, a lens cap and 6 foot component cables. The HD65 also has a security lock slot but the security cables are an optional purchase.

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Manufacturer's Specs

  • Display Technology
    0.62” DarkChip2 DLP® Technology by Texas Instruments
  • Resolution
    Native 720p (1280 x 720)
  • Maximum Resolution
    1080p (1920 x 1080)
  • Brightness
    1600 Lumens
  • Contrast Ratio
    4000:1 (Full On/Full Off)
  • Lamp Life (STD/ECO)
    Estimate at 2000/3000 Hours
  • Lamp Type
    180W
  • Throw Ratio
    1.55-1.7:1 (Distance/Width)
  • Image Size (Diagonal)
    26.5” to 348”
  • Noise Level
    29dB

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The Optoma HD65 is a 720p home theater projector that brings accessibility to high-definition, big-screen video content. At 1600 lumens and the latest color processing technologies, the HD65 delive…

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  1. Optoma HD65 Projector

    Reviewer: My 411 Family
    25 September 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Optoma HD65™ is low priced high end projector with most of high-definition benefits. Some lack of high end benefits can easily be overlooked in lieu of its very attractive and affordable price. Read more

  2. Optoma HD65 Home Theater Projector Review: Overview

    Reviewer: Projector reviews
    22 May 2008

    Optoma's on a roll, they've now impressed me twice, in just over a month, and I think, have two good projectors to do battle against the 3LCD competition, and to give home theater folks some really good choices in the lower price ranges. Read more

  3. Reviewer: ITP.net
    11 May 2008
    Overall 10
    10
    Value for money 10
    10
    Features 8
    8.0
    Performance 10
    10
     

    A fantastic HD projector that offers excellent visual quality at a very aggressive price point. Read more

  4. First Look: Optoma HD65 and HD71 Projectors

    Reviewer: Audioholics
    09 January 2008

    Optoma Technology, Inc. is an award-winning developer of projection and digital display products for business and home. The company manufactures multimedia projectors for mobile users, fixed installations and home theaters, as well as HD displays. Optoma products combine superior image processing technologies with exceptional engineering and innovation to deliver images that are bright, crystal clear, and finely tuned for tone and color. Optoma products are sold through... Read more

  1. Awesome!

    Reviewer: Netmall
    1 week ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This projector is the greatest thing I have ever bought! I was afraid that it was going to look okay, but I am very impressed. The picture is perfect, HD TV and video games look amazing. I think it is worth every penny. Read more

  2. Great Product On a Budget

    Reviewer: James Morris, Amazon
    2 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This didn't take much shopping around. If you are on a budget and need a great looking projector, this is it. The picture is bright and clear. The HD is perfect. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation because this unit gets warm. I would recommand this to others. Comment Read more

  3. clear picture very pleased money well spent

    Reviewer: nick015, Bestbuy
    3 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    "I would toatlly recommend this projector to someone. My family bought one for our media room, and we put the optoma projector up and were very pleased. We got the projector first to see how big of a screen we should get, and we found out that it best fits a 120" diagnoly screen! While we were waiting for the screen to come in, we put the projector and played it up against a brown wall and it was crystal clear even on the brown wall. We even had to turn the brightness... Read more

  4. Reviewer: N/A, Newegg
    03 November 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I have this projector set up to throw onto a queen sized sheet (about 116 inch widescreen). It looks great during the day with the windows closed and phenomenal at night. Read more

  5. Better Than Expected

    Reviewer: customer, Circuit City
    02 October 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Features 8
    8.0
     

    I replaced a Mitsubishi 57' 1080p DLP with this projector. The picture is not quite as bright as the 57', but is still very good. I am currently viewing a 110' picture on a white wall, but I'll be making it gray. By inserting sheets of gray paper on the wall I can see the improvement in the contrast with gray. Even at this size image, it is still crisp. Overall, the picture definitely has the WOW factor. I am only using HDMI, so I can't comment on the other input... Read more

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