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Optoma GT-3000 review

Bright and portable, but not especially versatile, DLP lightbox

Our Score 3

Last reviewed: 2009-02-09February 9th 2009

Price at launch £350.00
MPN GT3000
Colour White
Description DLP projector
Dimensions 259 x 71.5 x 188
Features Full Function Remote with Mouse Control & Direct Source Selecting
Weight (kg) 2
720p/1080i Output Yes
Aspect Controls 4:3
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Brightness (lumens) 2300
Connectivity Composite Video, S-video, Scart, USB, VGA
Contrast Ratio 2000:1
Display Bulb Capacity 180
Display Resolution 800 x 600
HD-Compatible Yes
Inputs PC/Video: 15 Pin D-sub (RGB/YPbPr/SCART), S-Video, Composite, 3.5mm Mini Jack, USB
Max Power Consumption 237
Max Projection Distance 12
Max Supported Resolution 1600 x 1200
Max. Image Size 7.7
Max. Lens Aperture 2.55
Native Resolution 800 x 600
Parental Lock Yes
Progressive Scan Up to 720p
Remote Control Yes
Supported Format (Interlaced) 1080i, 480i (SDTV)
System Single 0.55" SVGA type X chip DLP® Technology by Texas Instruments
Throw Ratio 1.95 - 2.15:1

Product Summary

GT-3000

Optoma GT-3000

Price at launch

£350.00

For

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Portable

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Good brightness

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Fluid pictures

Against

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No widescreen

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Soft images

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Some rainbow effect

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Not HD-compatible

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