Native XGA ResolutionLight, compact design and at 2kg as versatile on the move as when ... more
installedAdvanced Colour Enhancement Technology gives exceptional colour to create crystal clear presentations and videoDigital and Analogue connectivity, capability includes: DVI, HDMI, 2 x VGASuper fast power on&shut down
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Advantages: budget price, excellent quality, good bulb life, replacement bulbs not extortionate, easy to use Disadvantages: it's only an SVGA projector
We have a bijou bedroom that wouldn?t suit a large-screen telly. But there?s a big open wall in front of our bed. So I came up with the idea of a projector. At well under £300 including delivery, from a firm called Ballicom International, this Optoma ES522 has proved ideal. We have it on a shelf above the bed which allows for a 2.8 metre throw onto the opposite wall upon which I?ve pasted a couple of sheets of custom-cut white lining paper (obtained from B&Q) and given them three coats of matt emulsion to make a cheap screen. For a rough estimate of the projected image size at this distance please visit the Optoma web site and refer to their brochure for the ES522. Leastwise, the image size is perfect for us.
This ES522 projector has three basic video connectors on the back: VGA (for a computer), composite video and S-Video. Frankly ...
Advantages: Great picture, little rainbow effect, good looking projector. Disadvantages: No internal speaker
This is a really great projector, at a very impressive price (£529 on Play) - the cheapest WXGA I've seen! Many DLP projectors suffer from the "rainbow effect" but with this Optoma there is virtually no rainbow effect at all - this is due to the 4x speed colour wheel, which is faster than you would find in many other projectors. Out of the box, the picture is great. I found the yellows were maybe slightly muted but this can be adjusted by the on-screen menus. The actual projector looks very sleek - the black and silver case looks really classy - and it comes with all the inputs you could want, expect SCART, but don't worry - a SCART adapter comes in the box. Being HD ready, it's also got an HDMI port for your HD-DVD or Blu-ray. The remote is easy to use, and the buttons light up so you can see them in a darkened room. Thankfully ...
jaymicksee 20.09.2007
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Advantages: good price, short throw,its white! good menu,and glow in the dark remote Disadvantages: fan noise occasionally irritating.
To understand my review it is fair to tell you what my previous projector was, an Infocus X1 .
The optoma seems to be lighter in construction, i cant get away from the feeling that its less robust than the infocus ( like a tank). I suppose a good point is that its white so is less intrusive as it hangs from the ceiling.The good point is that the lens has a shorter throw distance,and so if you have small space you can achieve a respectable image size, something that my x1 failed on.The picture quality is very good, to be honest, dont watch normal tv through it, you will be dissapointed, give it a high def signal of 720 or 1080 and you,ll love it. Nice colour reproduction, the tonal qualities good,pretty good blacks, and i havnt noticed a rainbow effect.
My seating is directly below it, and the fan noise can be slightly offputting in its ...
Eco-Mode technology, High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System (HDCP)
Projector lens system
Focus Type
Manual
Lens Aperture
F/2.41-2.55
Zoom Type
Manual
Zoom Factor
1.1x
Keystone Correction Direction
Vertical
Vertical Keystone Correction
-18 / +18
Audio output
Type
Speaker(s) - integrated
Sound Output Mode
Mono
Output Power / Channel
1 Watt
Speaker(s)
1 x mixed channel
Manufacturer's product description
The Optoma EP727-LWP has excellent connectivity and security features designed to appeal to the public sector establishments. Password protection stops the projector from being switched on until the password is entered. Keypad lock prevents the projector from being used without the remote control. Energy saving: projector automatically switches to standby mode to conserve power and extend lamp life. Time saving: start up and shut down in seconds to reduce both time and energy. Optoma color enhancement technology and 2200:1 contrast creates vibrant colors for crystal clear images, diagrams, presentations and videos. Optoma guarantees color quality will remain as new for 10 years. Filter-free design for zero maintenance - no routine servicing.
