1080p Projectors

Description

EPSON PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD Home theater projector

Features

• 720p, high-definition, widescreen performance; for movies, games and more
• Bright — 2500 lumens color and 2500 lumens white light output
• Rich, vibrant true-to-life color — advanced 3LCD, 3-chip technology
• Easy setup — 1.2x optical zoom, auto keystone
• Versatile connectivity HDMI, USB Type A, Component Video, and S-Video digital connections

Reviews

Bright and sharp - but misleading description of what's included

by I care about quality from on 2010-09-03
I've only fired this up once and we're still putting it through it's paces. I will update. Notes so far:* Nice and bright * Easy to set up with a laptop * Shows photos off a USB stick with easeOne gripe so far: The description clearly states it comes with a "Computer adapter" and "Component adapter" but the only cable it arrives with is a 3" (male) VGA to (female) 3-RCA connector. The back of the projector requires 3 MALE RCA connector. Thus the cable they send you, while technically a "component adapter" CANNOT be used to hook a computer up to the projector without buying a male-to-male RCA cable connector. There is NO other adapter so the "Computer Adapter" advertised at the time of this order and writeup does not exist.In short: Out of the box you cannot connect it to anything without more cables, the computer adapter listed in the description is just plain false.Now, I have a house full of cables so this is just annoying on principle, but it's worth others knowing.

Absolutely fantastic product!!!

by PenguinClassics from on 2010-08-11
Without a doubt the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705 HD 720p 3LCD Home Theater Projector is one of the finest purchases I have had the pleasure of making. Quiet, efficient (In EcoMode), portable with great picture and color quality. The price tag is fantastic as HD projectors are few and far between under $1000. I use it to watch TV, Blue Rays, and play games via my PS3, all of which look much better than any of the over priced behemoths of tv's they sell these days.On EcoMode the lamp life is some 5000 hours, which under our regular (and not so regular all night gaming sessions) is set to last us close to 3 years. The replacement bulbs go for 100-150 dollars on ebay so for 3 years worth of image I'm more than willing to shell out the 150. The filters are easy to clean and with a can of compressed air you should have no problem keeping your projector clean. **********************WARNING************************* ONLY USE THE COMPRESSED AIR ON A POWERED DOWN PROJECTOR THE EXHAUST GETS HOT AND CAN IGNITE THE COMPRESSED AIR!!!!!!!!I cant recommend this product enough, and if you are tired of overpriced, power guzzling, bulky, ugly, SMALL tvs there is absolutely no reason why not to get this projector. I def recommend using the HDMI output as the means of image relay, poor quality in = poor quality out.

Epson 705HD vs Optoma HD66

by Dan Goldstein from San Franciso, CA United States on 2010-07-16
I've never written an Amazon review before, but I've learned a lot about projectors over the past couple weeks, and thought I should share.As prices have been coming down, I finally decide to get a projector. 720p was plenty good for me. After reading plenty of reviews here and the various projector websites out there I narrowed my search down to the Optoma HD66 and the Epson 705HD, both going for +/- $650 at the time of this writing, and both highly rated.A bit about me - I'm not a projector or electronics nut, but I do appreciate knowing that I have the best (or better) of what's out there when I do buy things of significant $$$. Male, early 30's. Don't watch any TV, just the occasional movie at home.After much fuss, I decided to order the Epson. It seemed to have more features, had longer bulb life, and in the end I figured since I'm no projector connoisseur I would be more than impressed with its performance. However, I was not blown away enough, so I ordered the Optoma. I am keeping the Optoma, and returning the Epson. I tested both using a connection to my old Mac Powerbook G4 laptop, projecting onto a white wall painted matte white.Here is what I learned:Epson 705HD:-LCD technology really does display "little pixels" that are visible if you are up close. Not really a big deal with a movie where things are moving all the time. -Significantly brighter than the Optoma. -Better designed box, integrated lense "cap" that slides, easier to use adjustable legs, more friendly packaging/manuel, carrying case. Basically you get the feeling that Epson put some thought into its product. Feels more name brand and consumer friendly. -Supposedly has ~1000 bulb hours more than the Optoma when in Eco mode (a touch less bright than normal mode). -Has a speaker (I didn't use it). -Definitely better for office or daytime use. -Blacks appear grey when compared to adjacent wall. -Compared to the Epson, has a larger "screen size" to "distance from wall" ratio (I think this is called "throw"). Plenty big. In fact I had to "zoom out" as the screen actually felt too large for the distance I was from the screen. The projector was propped up on a table immediately behind my couch. Once adjusted it was fine. The large size could be great for the gamers out there though.Optoma HD66:-Feels more "made in China" with less fancy stickers and design. -Not quite as bright as the Epson. -I have yet to try this one during full daylight, but guessing the Epson would be better here. But this is fine with me b/c I figure if it's bright outside, I should probably be there instead of inside. -Much better colors. -Throw ratio not as good as Epson, but more than adequate for my needs. -DLP really does have much better blacks. The "black frame" around the movies is a far cry from grey, and I have a feeling if I fool around with it, I can probably get it to almost disappear. -Better picture quality - this was apparent to me and all 4 of my non-professional projector testing friends, and more apparent the darker the room is. The Epson is great, but the Optoma is like "Whoa - I wouldn't think I would be able to tell, but I can." -Harder (though still possible) to discern the "pixels" - feels more like film. -I was worried about the "rainbow effect". My friends and I were all able to see RGB shadows if we shook our heads back and forth wildly, and maybe a flash of it once or twice during the movie when our eyes would flick across the screen. Not really a big deal, though I guess some people are more "susceptible" to seeing it than others.Both: -Easily found my computer and displayed the correct resolution automatically. -Amazing resolution. -Plenty of adjustments to mess with color and whatnot. I only fooled around with these for 5 minutes or so. You can easily make the colors warmer or cooler. -Have a small remote with plenty of functions. Batteries included. -Do NOT come with HDMI, DVI, VGA cables. However, each does come with cable that allows you plug the traditional DVD player (the yellow, red, white "RCA?") cables into the VGA port.Like I said in the end I am sticking with the Optoma HD66.Since the reason to get a projector, for me, is to have a really great screen to watch movies on, I figured I should lean toward picture quality over features. If I watched TV for a lot of the day, the brightness and bulb life of the Epson may have swayed me in that direction. I hope this is helpful and saves you all some time.

Epson Endurance seiously lacking

by Kedaar J. Kumar from Cambridge, MA on 2010-06-07
I bought this projector specifically for a video installation project and for future projects because I do live visuals (VJing) and I would probably watch some movies on it. I've run it 5 times tops and on the 4th run at the ACTUAL FESTIVAL it decided to die on me 3 times and the lamp button came on. I've barely had it a month and it's been on for no more 20 hours and it's already dying!!! I even put it in ECO mode and it still died. Seriously?? Needless to say, it's being returned.On a separate note, the image quality is fantastic but what does that matter when the darn thing won't last for 3 hours straight.

Great projector

by M. Kearns from on 2010-05-24
Great projector for the price. It looks better than my big screen tv. We use it outside in our backyard theater projected onto a 16 by 9 screen. Awesome.

Description

This mount is designed specifically for your projector and is easily attached without modifications. The plate is made of 6061-T6 aluminum (the same grade aluminum used in aircraft) and spaced above the projector to allow maximum airflow and cooling. This mount utilizes a swivel ball joint that will swivel to the desired position and lock in place when twisted tightened (simply hand tighten). Our mounts are designed and manufactured in the USA by Projector-Gear, LLC. Buy with confidence; tens of thousands of Projector-Gear mounts have been sold worldwide on ebay for years and have a 100% rating on over 19,000 feedback. Ask about our Mount Upgrade Program; best in the industry! When you buy a new projector, you will never need to pay full price for a projector mount again. When you get a new projector, don't buy a new mount. Simply upgrade your mount. Just purchase a new base plate and it will ship within 24 hours via 2-3 day priority mail. Unlike supposedly PAY NOTHING Exchange Programs, you won't have to UNINSTALL your old mount, PAY to ship it back, WAIT and then PAY to have the replacement shipped. Ask us for more details. 90 Day Money Back Guarantee.

Features

• Precision CNC Machined Aircraft Grade Aluminum Mounting Plate
• SUPERIOR DESIGN -- Max Tilt: +/-35°, most mounts offer less than +/-25°
• LOW PROFILE -- Sets the projector only 4" from the ceiling
• Easy to Follow Instructions (with lots of pictures). You will have it up and running in minutes.
• This kit is 100% complete, all you need is your projector. We supply everything you need to attach the mount to your projector and then attach the mount to the ceiling.

Reviews

Pretty good

by dad from on 2010-04-09
This is the cheapest mount I could find and, due to the light-weight of the 705hd, is really all one would need. Mounts on drywall (my application) or stud/wood (maybe a drop ceiling too, I'm not sure). It's low profile and looks professional. It shakes a little when a nearby door is shut hard, but I know it's not going anywhere thanks to ample threading on the toggle screws and the ball/socket type connection (that makes it adjustable). Once installed, taking down/putting up the projector will not require any tools, although the large plastic nut that secures/releases the ball from the socket could have used some wings for easier removal since there is limited space to get a good grip. Positioning is somewhat difficult because you have to tighten it first, then jerk it into place and it's pretty much hit or miss (or maybe I just haven't mastered it yet). To center it on the ceiling I just measured along the walls on opposite sides of the room and ran a string across the ceiling. I also removed a nearby ceiling fan, switched the gangbox out and turned it into an outlet/low-voltage wirepass with this Datacomm Recssd Cbl Plte Remldng Kt Elec Otlt Wht and my ceiling rig now looks fantastic.

Description

1600 LUMENS; 4000:1 CONTRAST RATIO WITH IMAGEAITM; NATIVE 720P (1280 X 720) WXGA RESOLUTION AT 16:9 ASPECT RATIO; ADVANCED DARKCHIP2TM DLP® TECHNOLOGY; HDMITM, COMPONENT VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPOSITE VIDEO & VGA INPUTS; MAX LAMP LIFE: 3000 HOURS IN ECO MODE; INCLUDES AC POWER CORD, COMPOSITE VIDEO CABLE, COMPONENT VIDEO CABLE, S-VIDEO CABLE, FULLY FEATURED WIRELESS INFRARED REMOTE WITH BATTERIES & LENS CAP; WEIGHT: 4.4 LBS; DIM: 2.9inchH X 10.2inchW X 7.4inchD

Features

• Please see the above description.

Description

This projector ceiling mount kit can be rotated 360°, and pitched and rolled in any direction. The mounting plate is made from 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum. The mounting plate is CNC machined and specifically designed for your projector for precise fitment! This ensures proper hanging of the projector by utilizing minimal projector coverage as well as leaving adequate space for heat to escape. Our mounts are proudly designed and manufactured in Ohio. PCMD, LLC. has supplied thousands of projector ceiling mounts all over the world to schools, churches, businesses, and personal home theatres. We back up our mounts with a LIFETIME MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! We also offer the industry's first "Mount Exchange Program". Buy a new projector? Pay NOTHING for a new mount. Ask us how!

Features

• CNC machined aircraft grade aluminum mounting plate
• Fully adjustable 360° swivel mount
• All the necessary hardware included!
• LIFETIME MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! Email us for details!
• Sets the projector approximately 4" away from the ceiling

Reviews

Good Mount, does the job

by HappyBuyer from on 2010-08-24
This is a very good mount and the measurements were exactly right for my epson powerlite projector. Good quality and very sturdy. Gives you two options on mounting to the ceiling which was convienent. Only issue is that it's tough tightening it since its so close to the ceiling. Not enough space between the ceiling and projetor to effectively tighten the swivel wth your hand. You need an over sized wrench to effectively tighten it. But overall very good mount.

Description

This projector ceiling mount kit can be rotated 360°, and pitched and rolled in any direction +/- 80° (100% more adjustment than the competition!). Detailed instructions for easy and quick installation! . The mounting plate is CNC machined for precise fitment and made from 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum. Unlike universal ceiling mounts, our projector ceiling mounts are specifically designed for your projector! This ensures proper hanging of the projector by utilizing minimal projector coverage as well as leaving adequate space for heat to escape. Our mounts are proudly designed and manufactured in Ohio. PCMD, LLC. has supplied thousands of projector ceiling mounts all over the world to schools, churches, businesses, and personal home theatres. We back up our mounts with a LIFETIME MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! We also offer the industry's first "Mount Exchange Program". Buy a new projector? Pay NOTHING for a new mount. Ask us how!

Features

• 100% Aircraft Aluminum (6061-T6) Construction
• 5" drop from the ceiling
• Projector plates are CNC machined for precise fitment
• New and Improved Design! Max Tilt: +/- 80°, that is 100% more adjustment than our competitor's flawed design!
• LIFETIME MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! Email us for details!

Description

This projector ceiling mount kit can be rotated 360°, and pitched and rolled in any direction +/- 80° (100% more adjustment than the competition!). Detailed instructions for easy and quick installation! . The mounting plate is CNC machined for precise fitment and made from 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum. Unlike universal ceiling mounts, our projector ceiling mounts are specifically designed for your projector! This ensures proper hanging of the projector by utilizing minimal projector coverage as well as leaving adequate space for heat to escape. Our mounts are proudly designed and manufactured in Ohio. PCMD, LLC. has supplied thousands of projector ceiling mounts all over the world to schools, churches, businesses, and personal home theatres. We back up our mounts with a LIFETIME MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! We also offer the industry's first "Mount Exchange Program". Buy a new projector? Pay NOTHING for a new mount. Ask us how! Note: The image displayed may not represent actual ceiling mount for sale. It displays the size of the extension. The correct projector plate will be shipped once ordered.

Features

• 100% Aircraft Aluminum (6061-T6) Construction
• With extension, lowers projector 8" from the ceiling
• Projector plates are CNC machined for precise fitment
• New and Improved Design! Max Tilt: +/- 80°, that is 100% more adjustment than our competitor's flawed design!
• LIFETIME MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! Email us for details!

Description

This projector ceiling mount kit can be rotated 360°, and pitched and rolled in any direction +/- 80° (100% more adjustment than the competition!). Detailed instructions for easy and quick installation! . The mounting plate is CNC machined for precise fitment and made from 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum. Unlike universal ceiling mounts, our projector ceiling mounts are specifically designed for your projector! This ensures proper hanging of the projector by utilizing minimal projector coverage as well as leaving adequate space for heat to escape. Our mounts are proudly designed and manufactured in Ohio. PCMD, LLC. has supplied thousands of projector ceiling mounts all over the world to schools, churches, businesses, and personal home theatres. We back up our mounts with a LIFETIME MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! We also offer the industry's first "Mount Exchange Program". Buy a new projector? Pay NOTHING for a new mount. Ask us how! Note: The image displayed may not represent actual ceiling mount for sale. It displays the size of the extension. The correct projector plate will be shipped once ordered.

Features

• 100% Aircraft Aluminum (6061-T6) Construction
• With extension, lowers projector 14" from the ceiling
• Projector plates are CNC machined for precise fitment
• New and Improved Design! Max Tilt: +/- 80°, that is 100% more adjustment than our competitor's flawed design!
• LIFETIME MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! Email us for details!

Description

This projector ceiling mount kit can be rotated 360°, and pitched and rolled in any direction +/- 80° (100% more adjustment than the competition!). Detailed instructions for easy and quick installation! . The mounting plate is CNC machined for precise fitment and made from 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum. Unlike universal ceiling mounts, our projector ceiling mounts are specifically designed for your projector! This ensures proper hanging of the projector by utilizing minimal projector coverage as well as leaving adequate space for heat to escape. Our mounts are proudly designed and manufactured in Ohio. PCMD, LLC. has supplied thousands of projector ceiling mounts all over the world to schools, churches, businesses, and personal home theatres. We back up our mounts with a LIFETIME MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! We also offer the industry's first "Mount Exchange Program". Buy a new projector? Pay NOTHING for a new mount. Ask us how! Note: The image displayed may not represent actual ceiling mount for sale. It displays the size of the extension. The correct projector plate will be shipped once ordered.

Features

• 100% Aircraft Aluminum (6061-T6) Construction
• With extension, lowers projector 10" from the ceiling
• Projector plates are CNC machined for precise fitment
• New and Improved Design! Max Tilt: +/- 80°, that is 100% more adjustment than our competitor's flawed design!
• LIFETIME MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! Email us for details!