Optoma PT100 - DLP projector - 50 ANSI lumens - WVGA (854 x 480) - widescreen

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Budget • DLP projector • Resolution: 854 x 480 • Brightness: 50 lumens • Contrast Ratio: 800 • Max. Aspect Ratio: 16:9 • Max. Projection Distance: 12 ft • Max Image Size: 8.3 ft • Weight: 1.7 lbs
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Pleasantly surprised! by H. Crocker on amazon.com May 3, 2012
After reading mixed reviews I was hesitant to purchase this projector. For the price it was worth a try. We set it up right away on a wall (painted with pink chocolate glossy paint). We set the projector on a shelf across the room about 4.5 ft high. ...
 
Great Projector by Funvinny on radioshack.com Dec 31, 2010
Bought for my daughter after I already purchased the Discovery Projector which sounded like a jet engine when running. Although this was a bit more pricey at [$], but well worth it. If you need a great little projector for fun movie nights with a solid picture look no further.
 
Great little projector for portable fun by Dwijal Dave on amazon.com Apr 26, 2012
Have been using the PT105 in my daughter's room for about 8 months where she will watch her Disney Videos every evening before bedtime. Great little projector that could. the 75 lumens is bright enought to have a lamp on and still get very good picture ...
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This is awesome! by Jeremy on amazon.com Jun 6, 2012
I purchased this projector for a movie party. I do not own a real projector screen but I have a thick polyester table cloth that does the job. The projector itself is rather small, which is a good thing when you are trying to hide it in the corner of ...
 
Best Bang for your Buck by YakiraAriella on amazon.com Jun 5, 2012
I did extensive research on projectors for my home theater project and finally settled on this one. Thus far, I love it hands down. This has a great picture with only 75 lumens for around $200, which you can't beat considering Optoma makes higher end ...
 
 
 
 
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Disappointed but I knew it was a gamble in the first place. by Keith J. Walker Sr. "The Junk Junky" on amazon.com Jun 21, 2012
First off I wasn't looking for anything superb or cutting edge. I wanted something to watch outside during parties, like Netflix, concerts and sports streaming off the internet with my Macbook Pro projected onto my garage. When I hooked it up (VGA w/Mac ...
 
Cheap Unit by zencherry on radioshack.com Jan 4, 2011
We bought this for my son and his girlfriend who are techies and have just about everything for their computer and game systems. We thought it would be nice for them to be able to project their x-box onto the wall in a bigger, but still clear way. Wrong. ...
 
Wish it worked! by IcartM "Things that make you go 'Hmmmm'" on amazon.com May 3, 2012
I was pumped up to get this projector. I have "The New iPad" (3rd generation)and wanted to be able to project it and use the apps to teach with. I saw this one and its price and ordered it right away. I got everything altogether, turned on the projector ...
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Great while it lasted. Being Replaced. by Mike Morana on amazon.com Jun 7, 2012
Fun projector. The description advertises 60" but you can go larger without any noticeable loss in quality. You cant really use it well in a lit room or with any nearby sunlight. Room needs to be dark or the image is too dark. (While this isn't the brightest ...
 
Wish it worked by TheLordVincent on amazon.com May 8, 2012
This projector was great while it worked. Unfortunately that window was only a day. When I turned it on for the third time, the picture was jumbled with many image facits as I suspect the DLP chip has failed. When I attempted to change the input, the ...
 
 
 
 
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amazon.com
 
3.5 out of 5
from 164 reviews
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Optoma PT100 PlayTime LED Gaming Projector
Keep in mind though, nighttime use - or with a good set of blackout curtains...Keep in mind, there is no keystone, so set it in a good spot where you won't have to tilt it too much...Not very good for use as a presentation projector...
radioshack.com
 
3.6 out of 5
from 5 reviews
Optoma PT100 Portable DLP LED Projector : TV & Video | RadioShack.com
Easy To Setup Good Focus Lightweight Good product for the money, weekend movies and games are good with this...This projector is good for only dark rooms only...Since I am described by family as a good gift-giver I was horrified by the results of this particular gift...
audioholics.com
 
 
 
Optoma $199 PT100 PlayTime LED Projector Preview — Reviews and News from Audioholics
Optoma is introducing the PT100, the first of its new LED-based PlayTime products designed to introduce a new audience to the advantages of projectors...the PT100 will be available for Christmas holiday sales and have an end-user price of $199...Creating new products and product categories to broaden our reach is important for the growth of the projector market...
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Optoma PT105 - AVS | Home Theater Discussions And Reviews
Looks like a new version (PT105) of Optoma's playtime projector (PT100) is about to be introduced. From what I can tell it will be black, add HDMI, and increase lumen...
yahoo.com
 
 
 
What is the best quality video game projector for under 200 ...
this one is the best gaming projector. Optoma PT100 PlayTime LED Gaming Projector Technical Details 16:9 wide screen display (854x480 native resolution)
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Optoma Multimedia Projectors Product Reviews and Prices ...
Optoma PT100 DLP Projector. DLP Projector, Portable, Contrast Ratio: 800:1, 50 ANSI lumens, Resolution: 854 x 480 Pixels, Display Technology: DLP, Weight: 1.7 lb.
 
 
 
 
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projectorcentral.com
Optoma PT100 Personal Entertainment Projector
At street prices of only about $180, you can put the PT100 more or less wherever you'd like...The PT100 only puts out about 40 lumens...By keeping it simple and inexpensive, Optoma has made the PT100 essentially kid-proof, if not disposable...The best places to put the PT100 are places you wouldn't normally think to put a projector...
ecoustics.com
Nov 18, 2010
Optoma PT100 Playtime DLP Projector - eCoustics.com
Optoma has introduced the PT100, the first of its new PlayTime products designed to introduce a new audience to the advantages of projectors...the PT100, will be available for Christmas holiday sales and have an end-user price of $199...Creating new products and product categories to broaden our reach is important for the growth of the projector market," said Jon Grodem, Optoma's senior director of product and marketing...According to Grodem, The PT100 is designed to deliver a big image and low cost...The easy to use PT100 provides portable big screen fun when connected to game consoles, computers, video players and even hand-held devices...
audioholics.com
Optoma PT105 Portable LED Projector Preview | Audioholics
The new Optoma PT105 is the "big" brother of the recently released PT100 Portable Projector.
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pcmag.com
Optoma PT105 Review & Rating | PCMag.com - Technology Product ...
The key thing you need to know about the Optoma PT105 ($200 street) is that it's one of the first representatives of a new category of projectors. Designed ...
 
 
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