New 720p DLP projector priced at $999

[Ralph Kramden]

The new Optoma HD70, 720p DLP projector is due out the end of September. There's a link to the specs at Visualapex.com. These are exciting times the way projector prices have been falling. I can't wait for reviews of this baby.

[StarvingForHDTV]

Do DLP projectors create rainbows like DLP RPTVs?

[Ralph Kramden]

Rainbows don't affect many people. But if you see them on DLP RPTV's, I think you'll see them on a DLP projector also.

[SRW1000]

Yes, DLP projectors will also produce the rainbow effect, for those who are susceptible to it.

Even if you do notice rainbows, there's a good chance that you'll see them less and less over time.  I used to see them constantly, but now I probably see them only about once a night or less.

Under $1K for a 720p projector is a fantastic price.  I miss using my X1, even though it only had VGA resolution, and I have a 50" HDTV now.  There's nothing quite like watching movies on a 70"+ screen, not to mention video games.

I may have to try and think of a way to convince the wife that a projector would make a fantastic supplement to our TV.

Scott

[Ralph Kramden]

I've had my X1 for 2 years with 106" screen. I use it for DVD's and HDTV. Did you sell your X1 or what?

[SRW1000]

I've had my X1 for 2 years with 106" screen. I use it for DVD's and HDTV. Did you sell your X1 or what?

No, I took it down after I got my HDTV, since the TV didn't leave enough room to also put up the screen.  It's just laying around now, I can't think of a use for it.  The screen is the only hassle I can think of with a projector.

I had lots of fun playing Xbox games on it.  Halo and Morrowind were especially great on it.  It would be fun to set it up in a dedicated game room, but I don't have an extra room, and I'd really miss having it hooked up to the surround sound system.

Scott

[StarvingForHDTV]

Unfortunately I'm one of the few that can see rainbows.  This does sound like a good deal for everyone else.

[picopir8]

I am also one who sees rainbows.  However, many of the newer DLP projectors have color wheels that operate over 4x faster than earlier models.  I still saw rainbows on 2x color wheels but I have yet to see them on anything 4x or faster.

[Gregg Lengling]

I am also one who sees rainbows.  However, many of the newer DLP projectors have color wheels that operate over 4x faster than earlier models.  I still saw rainbows on 2x color wheels but I have yet to see them on anything 4x or faster.

There are some models out there that use the 3 chip system with a beam splitter just like LCD/RPTV's do, this elimates any possiblity of rainbows.  (However I'm one of those that have never seen the rainbow...been over the rainbow but never seen it.)

[Ralph Kramden]

The 3 chip DLP's are great, but you're talking thousands of  dollars more.

[Mark Strube]

Nice!! We'll have to see how much I can get for that 480p projector of mine.