Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 720 720p 3LCD Home Theater Projector


Product Feature
- Native 720p high-def performance with 10,000:1 contrast ratio for brilliant picture depth and shadow detail
- Ultra-bright at 1600 lumens color/ white light output for indoor / daytime viewing
- 3LCD technology delivers clear, vibrant, and true-to-life images
- Convenient lens shift and zoom ensures easy setup and installation
- Two-year warranty includes next business day replacement services and exclusive Epson PrivateLine Toll Free technical support
Product Description
The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 720 takes home theater entertainment to a whole new level, featuring color and detail that's sure to win rave reviews from friends and family alike. With 1600 lumens and the vivid realism of Epson 3LCD technology, this mega star will make your home the hottest ticket in town. Experience movies, games and sporting events like you never have before. As stylish as it is entertaining, the Home Cinema 720 is the perfect performer, adapting well to virtually any scene, whether you mount it on a ceiling, shelf or table. Designed by the world leader in home theater projectors, the Home Cinema 720 is your choice for amazing home entertainment that all are sure to enjoy. Lamp 170 W UHE lamp / Lamp Life - Up to 3000 Hours Screen Size (Projected Distance) - 16 - 9 Image - 100 (wide - 10.5' - tele - 22') Unit Height - 4.9 inches (124 mm); not including adjustable feet x Width - 16 inches (406 mm) x Depth - 12.2 inches (309 mm); not including lens protrusion Two-year warranty - Includes overnight replacement services, and exclusive Epson PrivateLine toll-free technical supportEpson PowerLite Home Cinema 720 720p 3LCD Home Theater Projector Review
I bought this PJ elsewhere (not at Amazon) for $1149. This is my third digital PJ and the best unit so far. I started out about 12 years ago with the old heavy CRT beast. CRT is a rapidly dying breed and the pix quality has improved with digital PJ's they are no longer worth the hassle (IMO).The new Epson is much brighter then my old Panny PTL 500u (800 lums)which I'm replacing. Sharper cleaner pix with more detail in black areas as well as brighter areas. Blacks are very good with HD and good quality SD sources but not with so so quality SD (most cable channels). HD and full bandwidth off air SD look great! Blacks are as good as some low end DLP (under $2000)units with the dark chip 3. You won't get the inky like blacks but will not be a distraction from movie either.
If you need to offset from center this is the unit for you. You can set the lens shift one full pix up or down and about the same side to side. You will need to sit about 1.2x screen size back to avoid seeing the pixel structure better know as SDE. I have a 100" screen and pixels began to disappear about 10 to 11 feet back (102" to 132")thus the 1.2x.
Epson has great reputation for quality products and gives you a 2 year warranty if needed. I loved my Panny but with Panasonics ax100U issues I just can't go with the Panny this time. I hope the 200u has been fixed but I'm not going to gamble with $1300 plus.
If you are like me and can see DLP rainbows then I highly recommend this unit. The only somewhat negative about this unit is the fan can be heard when not in low power cinema mode but does not disturb viewing experience. In low power (cinema modes) unless unit is right by your ear you probably never know it's on. The high power mode is a little less noisy then a computer fan to give you some idea. If you have forced air heat (I do) then the air rushing from the ducts will make more noise then this PJ in high power mode. Could use a second HDMI input.
The picture quality and brightness is superb and you'll be very happy with the quality of this unit. You may also want to look at the Sanyo Plv z5 for it has good reviews but is much dimmer then this unit. In a light controlled room that should not be an issue. Reviews by the so called experts put this unit near the top of the LCD pack and Epson customer service is by far better then Panasonic. Sanyo I have never had to deal with so can't say .
This is one of the better 720p PJ's on the market at present and you'll be happy with the PQ of this unit.
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