Optoma HD65 Versus HD20

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Oh, I don't know ... owning a *wonderful* little HD65 myself since shortly after they appeared I can't see much of a reason to make the switch to a HD20. Unless, that is, one simply MUST have 1080p. Spec-wise, that's about the only major difference between the two, as far as I can determine. And, yes, that's a big difference to some (probably most)...just not enough for me to plop down another grand or so. 720p suits me just fine, so far. The HD65 produces a gorgeous, sharp image that's nothing to apologize for by any means, IMHO.

I guess I'd get an HD20 if I were in the OP's position, but I think the HD65 is still a very viable machine with an apparently very good track record of reliability. The HD20 is a new, unknown quantity at this point. Hopefully it will prove to be just as reliable for most of its owners. I took a 'gamble' on the HD65, but it's paid off with many many hours of sheer enjoyment.

The HD20 spec sheet only claims 70% "uniformity" which is an extraordinarily poor claim for a DLP PJ. Visible color shifts across the screen??

On Optoma's website the HD8200 only has 80% uniformity, the optoma hd65 has 95%, why such a big difference between the topline 8200 projector and bottom line hd65 projector? my guess is you probably dont notice any color shifts unless you have a huge screen

...but that's why you buy these projectors (for a huge screen). As someone who writes datasheets for a living (for telecom stuff), I am very curious about these inconsistencies. Either someone's not checking their work or there are significant differences between these projectors. BTW, I own and HD65 (and love it).

I've had both and the hd70 as well. While I am just learning the adjustments on the hd20 I would have to recomend it over the other 2....1080p/24 for under 1k is a no brainer. Also, the user adjustments are extensive and some I have never seen like Gamma curve???

Plus the HD20 can be had for $879 now

ok


where..???


or are we going to have to guess

google search provides

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1497531

I can score an Optoma HD65 or a Mitsu HD1000 for about the same money. The Mits comes with a spare bulb though. I'm still leaning towards the Optoma. Am I leaning the best way IYO? Thanks

How do the real-world brightness and contrast compare... to those who have seen them firsthand?

No need to make a snap purchase decision about the HD20. The HD70 and
HD65 have benefitted from months and months of hobbyist tweaking, instrumentation adjustments and preferred user settings provided by professional reviewers. Personally, I'd wait for this unit to get in enough ably qualified and objective hands before making a final purchase decision. We just don't know enough yet about what it is, or isn't capable of.