Once again Optima has raised the bar while lowing the price tag. Similar to the release of the HD 20 which brought the price of 1080 HD Projectors down to a reasonable point for the masses, the HD33 brings 1080p 3d projectors down to a realistic level for the average consumer. Priced at $1,500 as compared to most 1080p 3d projectors above $3,000. Also similar to the HD20 is the lack of compromise that you have to make for the reduced price.
Once again Optima has raised the bar while lowing the price tag. Similar to the release of the HD 20 which brought the price of 1080 HD Projectors down to a reasonable point for the masses, the HD33 brings 1080p 3d projectors down to a realistic level for the average consumer. Priced at $1,500 as compared to most 1080p 3d projectors above $3,000. Also similar to the HD20 is the lack of compromise that you have to make for the reduced price.
The HD33 sports a sleek look making it a welcome addition to your home theatre instead of an eye-sore that needs to be hidden or covered up. In the characteristic Optima White it has a design similar to the HD20 but with a slightly more extreme beveled edge adding a much more airstreamed look that has become so popular with more modern day electronics. The largest downside to this projector is the lack of a Lens Shift, so where you mount it becomes very important to your experience. With its impressive design however, you don’t have to worry about it being on prominent display. Hiding in the ceiling, not necessary.The 2d aspects of the projector leave nothing wanting, the 1800 lumens seem almost too bright in many situations, which is a welcome relief. You can turn the lamp into standard mode, dropping the brightness if you have a good dark home theatre room and also increase your lamps life from 3000 to 4000 hours. The images are crisp and vivid, more so than most projectors. Children will love the extra bright colors, but this can be adjusted to be more “natural” if you wish. Even as just a 2d projector, the HD33 is a home run.
The strengths of the HD33 as a 3d projector are far greater than one would expect from a $1,500 piece of equipment. This machine does a fantastic job as an entry level 3d option while giving you the size of display needed to truly enjoy a 3d experience. Some people may experience the Rainbow effect, though it was drastically less noticeable than other projectors anywhere in the same price range.
All things considered, when measuring price versus payoff the HD33 is a big win.
Spec’:
- 1800 ANSI lumens and contrast ratio of 4000:1
- 3D-capable for Blu-ray and gaming consoles
- Up to 300-inch screen size for large group viewing
- Features Texas Instruments 1080p DLP chipset
- PureMotion image processing ensures smooth, judder-free images
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