Optoma EP727 XGA 2200-Lumens DLP Multimedia Data Projector

by Optoma

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.5 x 3 inches ; 8.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000WMKA2E
• Item model number: EP727
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,668 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Lofty Performance Tied with Subdued Pricing
Optoma’s EP727 is a versatile multimedia digital projector that delivers performance and an incomparable price point. From XGA resolution and 2200 lumens to a wide-range of connectivity options and at only four pounds, the EP727 provides the quality, imagery and big picture solution a projector is meant to give superior performance.

• 2200 lumens with 2000:1 contrast ratio
• 4-pound XGA projector with 3000 hours of lamp life
• Wide-range of connectivity options including: DVI w/HDCP, VGA-in, VGA-out, s-video, RS-232 and USB
• Features a DLP chipset and color processing technologies from Texas Instruments
• Password protection available by inputting keys through remote control

Product Description

The Optoma EP727 is a four pounds, 2200 lumen DLP data projector with XGA resolution and 2000:1 contrast ratio. It features a wide range of connectivity options including VGA in/out, S-Video, USB, and DVI with HDCP. Its native aspect ratio is 4:3 but it will also support 16:9, 5:4 and1.78:1. .The EP727 is covered by a one year parts and labor warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Small, solid unit with a brilliant image, August 19, 2008

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C. Curtis (South Berwick, ME USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Optoma EP727 XGA 2200-Lumens DLP Multimedia Data Projector (Office Product)

The Optoma EP727 projector was much smaller than we expected, and very lightweight, but it didn't feel flimsy at all, just solid and well-built.

We bought this to use for a theatre show. The set largely consisted of slides projected onto a backdrop, and we were worried about having the slides bright and sharp, despite the long throw and the bright stage lights illuminating the actors. No trouble - this was great! We fastened the projector up on the lighting bar, and strung a 50' VGA cable up, over, and down to the controlling computer (an old G3 Apple iBook). It worked flawlessly. We were not certain the remote would work from that distance (the projector was 20' in the air) but we had no problem turning the machine on and off remotely. The keystoning feature was very useful, since we were projecting from well above the stage.

The projector had no trouble with long 'on' times. It was on continuously for about 5 hours during the dress rehersal, and for about 2 hours for each performance. I was really impressed when it recovered without a hiccup when we triggered a circuit breaker and the power went out. That happened twice; once during rehersal and once during a performance.

In fact, the only complaint I have at all is that the projector boots while projecting the name "Optoma", then hunts for the computer signal. If it weren't for that, I'm sure the audience would not have noticed when the circuit blew during the performance (it was during a transition in the play, and a blackout might have been appropriate). As it was, it only took a minute or so to get fully operational again.

We did not use the DVI input for this show, but I tried it with my home computer (which has a DVI video out) and the projector image looked especially sharp.

Basically, I love it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Optoma EP727 Burned out lamp under 200 hours, September 10, 2008

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Mitchell Cohen "MC" (MC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Optoma EP727 XGA 2200-Lumens DLP Multimedia Data Projector (Office Product)

This Optoma ep727's lamp burned out in under 200 hours. The company won't replace this. Over $300 to replace the lamp. What a poor piece of equipment and a terrible company with horrible customer service. YOU SHOULD NOT BUT THIS PIECE OF JUNK.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleased with Optoma EP727 Projector, June 22, 2008

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Harty Wagner "Harty" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Optoma EP727 XGA 2200-Lumens DLP Multimedia Data Projector (Office Product)

I find my Optoma EP727 to be just what I needed and at a nice price. Its size and weight make it very portable and the bulb brightness is suitable for use at a wide range of venues. I use it for slide shows and video projections, as well as showing HDTV. The projector has all of the inputs I need as well as the feature controls desirable for my range of uses.
The only negative I have found is that the control buttons are very tender indeed. I have accidentally powered the projector down numerous times while adjusting the direction or tilt. A detent position on the buttons would be a good improvement.