Optoma HD20; DLP Home Theater Projector

by projectorinfo / February 6th, 2010

The Optoma HD20 brings a new level of flexibility to your high-definition home theater/multi-media experience. With true 1080p resolution, the HD20 delivers excellent color saturation and subtle details for superior image quality. With its sleek design and weight of 6.4 lbs, the Optoma HD20 is perfect for sharing big-screen movies, sporting events and concerts or for taking your video gaming to the next level by connecting the HD20 to your favorite game console.

The New HD20 Offers High Definition Performance for Under $1000
The HD20 operates at a native 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), while it also is compatible with most computer formats, such as UXGA, WXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA resized, VESA, PC and Macintosh It can also accept common global video inputs and video formats up to 1080p (HDTV, EDTV, SDTV, NTSC, PAL, SECAM). Like all Optoma projectors, the DLP engine operates without filters, keeping ownership and maintenance costs low while ensuring consistent performance throughout the projector’s life. The projection lamp is rated to last up to 4000 hours in standard mode or 3000 hours in bright mode. The HD20 also incorporates a rapid shutdown feature that further reduces ownership costs, and it comes with a one-year parts and labor warranty, with the lamp being covered for 90 days.

HD20 Features:
The HD20 features native 1080P resolution for the sharpest and brightest picture available, it is ideal for watching all type of video including: movies, sports and gaming. With 1700 ANSI lumens of brightness, the HD20 will fill your home theater room with bright, vivid, lifelike images as large as 300 diagonal inches with high contrast ratio. The HD20 is the perfect choice for parties, family entertainment or any gatherings.

DLP Projectors with BrilliantColor technology feature multi-color processing to produce stunning, vibrant colors on the screen. Unlike other technologies which use just 3 primary colors to produce the image, DLP Technology with BrilliantColor uses up to six separate colors. In addition, DLP projectors are filter free. Dust is everywhere: in schools , conference rooms, auditoriums and in your home. This can create problems for some projectors. Many projectors require filters to keep dust out. The innovative DLP chip enables a filter-free design for lower maintenance and operating costs. Here are some things about competitive projectors that you should think about: Filters can collect dust quickly which may affect projector performance. They need to be cleaned and replaced at regular intervals which can cost time any money. If filter maintenance is neglected additional operational expenses may be needed such as early lamp replacement or LCD panel replacement.

Home Theater at its Best

Superior Image and Video Quality(Using DLP Technology)
Vibrant Life-like Images & Videos(using BrilliantColor Technology from Texas Instruments)
High Native Contrast Ratio (for sharper and cleaner Text in bright rooms