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Optoma HD72 comparison

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Optoma HD72

Optoma HD72
Samsung SP-A900B

Samsung SP-A900B

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Optoma Home Theater Series HD20 - DLP projector

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Dell 2400MP DLP Projector

Dell 2400MP DLP Projector

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Price $785.00 to $1,019.00 Check Prices $995.00 to $999.99 $629.00 to $749.99 $19.95
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Average user rating
3.5 stars
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3.0 stars
Release date February 15, 2006 August 01, 2009 May 09, 2006
The Bottom Line The best value in front projection in its class, the Optoma HD72 is a surprisingly good performer at a ridiculously low price. The new chip in Samsung's SP-A900B helps it to outperform every projector in its class, including its step-down Joe Kane-designed brother, and to compete favorably against significantly more-expensive three-chip DLP projectors. Able to match the brightness, image quality, and feature sets of much more expensive models, the Dell 2400MP resets the bar for what you can expect from a mainstream budget projector.
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Features
Digital Video StandardInfo unavailableInfo unavailableHigh-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Info unavailable
Lamp Life Cycle3000 hour(s)
Info unavailable3000 hour(s)
2000 hour(s) / 3000 hour(s) (economic mode)
2000 hour(s) / 2500 hour(s) (economic mode)
Resolution1280 x 768
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1024 x 768
Video ModesInfo unavailableInfo unavailable480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480p
576i
576p
720p
1080i
480i
480p
576i
576p
720p
1080i
Color SupportInfo unavailableInfo unavailableUp to 1.07 billion colors
24-bit (16.7 million colors)
24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Built-in DevicesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSpeaker
TypeNone
Info unavailableNone
None
None
Device TypeDLP projector - High Definition 720p
DLP projector
DLP projector - High Definition 1080p
DLP projector - High Definition 720p
DLP projector - High Definition 720p
TypeNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Speaker(s) - Integrated
Service & Support2 years warranty
2 year warranty
1 year warranty
Info unavailable1 year warranty
Video Input DeviceNone
Info unavailableNone
None
None
Native Aspect RatioWidescreen
Info unavailableWidescreen
Widescreen
4:3
Weight7.1 lbs
21.6 lbs
6.4 lbs
4 lbs
5.5 lbs
Power Consumption Operational285 Watt
390 Watt
308 Watt
265 Watt
325 Watt
Sound Output ModeInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMono 2 Watt
Input DeviceRemote control
Info unavailableRemote control
Remote control
Remote control
Video OutputInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableRGB
Video InputS-Video ( PAL-D ) - EDTV
Component video ( PAL-H ) - HDTV
Composite video ( PAL-I )
( PAL-M )
( PAL-N )
( M-NTSC )
( PAL-B/G )
( SECAM L )
( SECAM K1 )
( NTSC 3.58 )
( NTSC 4.43 )
( SECAM B/G )
( SECAM D/K )
S-Video - HDTV
DVI
Component video
Composite video
RGB ( PAL )
Component video ( NTSC )
Composite video ( SECAM )
RGB ( PAL-D )
S-Video ( PAL-H )
Component video ( PAL-I )
Composite video ( PAL-M )
( PAL-N )
( PAL-B/G )
( SECAM L )
( NTSC 4.43 )
( SECAM B/G )
( SECAM D/K )
RGB ( NTSC ) - HDTV
S-Video ( PAL-D )
Component video ( PAL-H )
Composite video ( PAL-I )
( PAL-M )
( PAL-N )
( PAL-B/G )
( SECAM L )
( SECAM K1 )
( NTSC 4.43 )
( SECAM B/G )
( SECAM D/K )
Dimensions (WxDxH)13.5 in x 9.7 in x 3.7 in
16.9 in x 18.4 in x 7.8 in
12.8 in x 9.2 in x 3.8 in
10.2 in x 7.4 in x 2.9 in
10.8 in x 8.3 in x 4 in
Image Contrast Ratio5000:1
12000:1
4000:1
4000:1
2100:1
Voltage RequiredAC 120/230 V
Info unavailableAC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
AC 120/230 V
Product DescriptionOptoma ThemeScene HD72 - DLP projector
DLP projector
Optoma Home Theater Series HD20 - DLP projector
Optoma Home Theater Series HD65 - DLP projector
Dell 2400MP - DLP projector
Lamp TypeUHP 220 Watt
Info unavailableP-VIP 230 Watt
180 Watt
P-VIP 260 Watt
Lens Shift DirectionInfo unavailableInfo unavailableVertical
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Image Brightness1300 ANSI lumens
1000 ANSI lumens
1700 ANSI lumens
1600 ANSI lumens
3000 ANSI lumens
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
Buying choices

Buy.com
$785.00
In stock: Yes

PowersellerNYC
$1,016.99
In stock: Yes

Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores

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Dell Small Business
$999.99
In stock: Yes

Beach Camera
$999.00
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TigerDirect.com
$999.99
In stock: Yes

Prices from 10 CNET Certified stores

Dell Small Business
$749.99
In stock: Yes

Amazon.com
$699.99
In stock: Yes

Buydig.com
$649.00
In stock: Yes

Prices from 16 CNET Certified stores

Amazon.com Marketplace
$19.95
In stock: Yes

Price from 1 CNET Certified store
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