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Introduced at CES 2009, the HD808 is a high end home theater projector from Optoma. Featuring Pixelworks' PW9800 co-processor with DNX MotionEngine, the HD808 presents film-like performance in full 1080p. Rated at 1,200 ANSI lumens with a 15,000:1 contrast ratio the HD808 will be available though mainstream outlets, while an upgraded version, the HD8200 will be available for custom installations only. With a MSRP of $3500 the HD808 ships later this month.
MSRP $3,499.00
Release date January, 2009
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- Projector: full 1080p image (1920x1200px), 1,200 ANSI lumens, 15,000:1 contrast ratio
- Techology: Texas Instrument's DLP DarkChip3 technology, Pixelworks' PW9800 co-processor with DNX MotionEngine
- Inputs: 2 x HDMI v1.3, DVI w/HDCP, S-Video, component, +12V trigger, IR reciever
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MSRP $2,999.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- 1080p with 2 HDMI inputs
- Large maximum screen size - 150"
- Great contrast ratio - 4500:1
- Bright - 1600 ANSI Lumens
- Upgradeable video processor to Reon HQV
Optoma HD808
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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB
MSRP $2,999.00
Released January, 2007
Pros
- Excellent contrast & color saturation
- Up to 120" screen size
- Native 1080p/24/60 suppport
- Great value price for 1080p project ($2999 price drop)
Cons
- No automatic focus (manual only)
Optoma HD808
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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080
MSRP $2,999.00
Released January, 2007
The Sony VPL-VW40 is a full high definition home theatre projector, displaying a resolution of up to 1920x1080 using an HDMI input only. With the Bravia video processing system and Advanced Iris 2 function, the VPL-VW40 produces a 15,000:1 contrast ratio, and is most suitable for business presentations. It also features RCP (Real Color...
Optoma HD808
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Sony VPL-VW40
MSRP $2,999.99
Released September, 2008
Pros
- very quiet unit
- new bulb has a very long lifetime
- excellent menus and reasonably good user guide
Cons
- no second bulb or stand
- currently very little information
on the unit as Epson is still changing the specifications and naming schemes
- focus shifts over time (2 hours and image is very soft)--and this with the focus ring *taped in place*.
Optoma HD808
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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB
MSRP $2,995.00
Released June, 2007
Pros
- Very quiet, almost silent
- Adjusting image through remote is very convenient
- Long lamp life and easy replacement
- 3-chip technology virtually eliminates the "rainbow effect"
Cons
- Static contrast ratio isn't very good
- Dynamic brightness adjustment can be distracting
Optoma HD808
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Mitsubishi HC4900
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