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Optoma H79 DLP Video Projector |
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Home Theater Front Projectors DLP Projectors
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Written by Brian Kahn
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Friday, 01 July 2005 |
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The Downside
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scaler, while more than competent and possibly better than many in its
class, has some room for improvement. This will be especially relevant
if you are going to watch a lot of 480i television. Considering the
brightness and contrast advantages of the projector, this might warrant
an external scaler if you think 480i sources are going to make up most
of what you will watch during the ownership of this projector. The H79
does have native mode "pixel-by-pixel" mapping to make it match up to
any external video scaler according to Optoma however I believe this
may possibly result in a smaller picture. Personally, I think there
will be more HDTV channels coming in the next six to 12 months and this
projector looks great for HDTV.
Conclusion
The
Optoma H79 is an excellent projector in its price range for those
seeking a projector with superior picture quality. In terms of value,
the Optoma H79 costs less than many of the competitive projectors from
the likes of Yamaha, Sharp, Marantz and Sim2.
I
developed a fondness for the H79’s remote control, with its ease of use
and backlit buttons. Set-up was a breeze and picture control was at the
top of its class allowing you to make detailed adjustments to optimize
the picture. I personally recommend that projectors in this price range
be set up by a pro to get 100 percent from the projector’s
capabilities.
If you have a modest-sized screen, let’s say 100 inches, and relatively
controlled ambient light, the Optoma has more than enough brightness
for your needs. Brightness aside, nearly every aspect of the Optoma’s
picture quality is adjustable to suit the viewer’s tastes. The Optoma
H79 is a solid value and a projector that will bring you loads of joy
for years to come.
| Manufacturer |
Optoma
| | Model | H79 DLP Video Projector | | Reviewer |
Brian Kahn
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