Optoma EP716 DLP Projector 4.4LBS

by Optoma

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 8 x 13 inches ; 8.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000BPLLLG
• Item model number: EP716
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,073 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Optoma EP716 DLP Portable Digital Projector 2000 Lumens 720p

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great projector for the price, September 3, 2006

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N. Schweitzer (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Optoma EP716 DLP Projector 4.4LBS (Office Product)

I bought this projector because I need to show videos to large groups of people. I have it hooked up to a dvd player via the S-Video cable, and the picture is sharp. If you plan to watch videos with this projector, it will work nicely. It has 800x600 resolution, and as of right now, DVDs and standard TV are only 720x480 (so the resolution is more than enough). If you want to display HDTV, this projector can process a 720p signal, but it will downconvert it to fit its 800x600 native resolution.

It is not the brightest projector (the 1800 lumens is more like 1600), but it is more than adequate in a partially-lit room, even when on "economy mode." In addition, when in economy mode, it is nearly silent. Because it is a DLP projector, you do see the occasional "rainbow effect" (basically brief flashes of rainbow colors when darting your eyes back and forth across the screen).

Previous to this purchase, I used a much more expensive projector, but because I use it for showing standard-resoltion DVD videos (i.e., not HDTV), this one works just as well. The bulb is between 250-300 depending on where you find it.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK Value - Image is not that bright, August 3, 2006

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way finder (Mountain View, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Optoma EP716 DLP Projector 4.4LBS (Office Product)

This unit is lightweight, compact and comes with its own carrying case. Keystone adjustment is very easy. But I was disappointed by the brightness of this unit. Although it is rated to be a 1800 ANSI lumen projector, it is not as bright as other 1800 ANSI lumen units I've used or even some 1500 ANSI lumen projectors.

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny..., December 13, 2011

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telly23 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Optoma EP716 DLP Projector 4.4LBS (Office Product)

We purchased this projector for our home theater and I can say we are very happy with it. Colors are crisp and the video quality is great. Could be a bit brighter but with low lights or the lights off, doesn't matter. If you're in need of a inexpensive projector that will last, order this one.