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Here is a bit of video designed to help users determine if the new 1080p true HD $999 projectors or the current best selling projectors are a better fit for their needs. Given the limits of recording apples to apples differences, please be aware that brightness, contrast, and other differences may be more or less dramatic in person than in the video. We have chosen to compare the new Optoma HD20 $999 1080 p projector and the Epson Home Cinema 6500 UB $2k+ projector to illustrate the differences between the two categories - entry level versus high end home theater. This video is meant to provide a broader overview of the two categories of home theater projection - new entry level DLP, and high end LCD. Quick Video Log 0:08 - 1:50 : Overviews / specification comparison 1:53 - 2:25 : Contrast comparison 2:30 - 3:30 : Zoom lenses compared 3:32 - 4:20 : Lens shift demonstrated 4:20 - 5:01 : 60hz vs. 120hz Please Note : You will see some artifacts from the compression of the video that are not caused by either projector. Particularly when our narrator passes in front of the screen, or when the image is moving quickly. These artifcats were not present before compression. If you are interested in a higher quality version of this video, please email me. Thanks! [ more here : articles.projectorpeople.com ]
Ryan
Here is a bit of video designed to help users determine if the new 1080p true HD $999 projectors or the current best selling projectors are a better fit for their needs. Given the limits of recording apples to apples differences, please be aware that brightness, contrast, and other differences may be more or less dramatic in person than in the video. We have chosen to compare the new Optoma HD20 $999 1080 p projector and the Epson Home Cinema 6500 UB $2k+ projector to illustrate the differences between the two categories - entry level versus high end home theater. This video is meant to provide a broader overview of the two categories of home theater projection - new entry level DLP, and high end LCD. Quick Video Log 0:08 - 1:50 : Overviews / specification comparison 1:53 - 2:25 : Contrast comparison 2:30 - 3:30 : Zoom lenses compared 3:32 - 4:20 : Lens shift demonstrated 4:20 - 5:01 : 60hz vs. 120hz Please Note : You will see some artifacts from the compression of the video that are not caused by either projector. Particularly when our narrator passes in front of the screen, or when the image is moving quickly. These artifcats were not present before compression. If you are interested in a higher quality version of this video, please email me. Thanks! [ more here : articles.projectorpeople.com ]
Ryan
Tagged with: Apples To Apples • Artifacts • Current • Dlp • Epson • Hd • High End Home Theater • Home Cinema • Home Theater Projectors • Narrator • Optoma Projector • Quality Version • Specification Comparison • Video Log • Zoom • Zoom Lenses
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Nellie
Multipass!!
David
I dont know, to me, the optoma is brighter, crisper and has better color–skins tones ever look better. Just my opinion
Lee
The Epson looks way better. Blacks are much blacker in space scene and movement is cleaner but it did look like the actors were talking in ffwd for some reason. I want to find a shootout between the optoma hd20 vs the viewsonic pro 8100 now.
Jesus
great job, the differences in features and the difference in cost
Judith
5th element
Mathew
hi. very nice video.. what is the movie called with bruce willis??
Cecil
@nlavagna Yes, you are correct. This 3D business is still new for home theater applications, though they have been using it in education settings for a couple years now. There are no defined standards set yet for home theater 3D, so expect some news in the next few months about 3D projectors.
Kathy
Hello.. is already some 3d projector? Dell’s s300w claims that is 3d capable showing movies at 120hz, but I can’t find any review. It’s because it’s new in the market? Thanks!!
Erica
It seems that the VIVITEK H1080FD is the best ‘entry level’ choice…thank’s for your help!!!!!!
Sean
@manosglp We also have a Projector Comparison page on the site that can give you a head to head look at the specifications for each projector.
Viola
@manosglp The biggest differences between the two is connectivity, built-in speakers, and throw distance. Both projectors are essentially the same imagewise, though each manufacturer tweaks them differently for a difference out of the box.
Also, don’t be afraid to call a projector expert to help answer more questions. They may also be able to get you a better price.
Jerry
OPTOMA HD 20? OR VIVITEK H1080FD?I’m confused…..which one should i buy?help!
Clyde
I just got an HD 20 that shit plays good as hell I love the pic and I don’t have any screen it’s well worth the money get one
Yvonne
I don’t doubt that the high end projector is quite a bit better, but is it really worth $1,000+ more to be able to shift the image? I think it would be cheaper to move the mount really. The only thing I can think of is if you move around a lot, and in that case, I’d imagine you wouldn’t need such a high resolution. GOOD video though, thanks!
Katherine
looked the same to me
Jesse
Thanks for the suggestion. noted.