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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #30 on: Dec 04, 2012 at 09:22 AM »
i'm not sure if the local optoma distro carries this model. maybe the local sellers bought their units abroad and warranty is only in-house. correct me if i'm wrong

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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #31 on: Dec 04, 2012 at 11:58 AM »
Actually malayo price sir. Amazon price is around 55K plus shipping of about 9K. 65K approximately total. Sa SNS this is selling for 80K but with 1 year warranty. Approximately 15K difference.

Good price na yung 80k considering the 1 year warranty. 

by comparing the 2 screenshots, HD33 has the edge in overall sharpness and details. the blacks produced by the H5360BD lost a lot of details.

Great screenshot Allan, but I would agree with GneW.  There are subtle differences in terms of sharpness and details.  But then you're only looking at 6.5" diagonal screenshot.  These changes will surely be magnified if you're going to blow it up to say 92" diagonal.  Also, it would be very difficult to compare PJs using screenshots alone.  Bottomline is, if you're still happy with your current setup, then don't upgrade.  Personally, I don't upgrade just because a new model or new feature comes along.  As long as I'm happy with the current setup, then that gadget stays with me for a long time.
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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #32 on: Dec 04, 2012 at 02:47 PM »
Thanks Sir R1DVD!

Tried my best to imitate your screenshot Sir!  ;D
I agree that its difficult to compare PJ by screenshots alone, specially with different camera settings.
Still, 720p to 1080p upgrade itch is attacking me.  >:D

If my item is not yet sold by the end of this month, I'll just keep my PJ setup and be happy with it for now...

Good price na yung 80k considering the 1 year warranty. 

Great screenshot Allan, but I would agree with GneW.  There are subtle differences in terms of sharpness and details.  But then you're only looking at 6.5" diagonal screenshot.  These changes will surely be magnified if you're going to blow it up to say 92" diagonal.  Also, it would be very difficult to compare PJs using screenshots alone.  Bottomline is, if you're still happy with your current setup, then don't upgrade.  Personally, I don't upgrade just because a new model or new feature comes along.  As long as I'm happy with the current setup, then that gadget stays with me for a long time.
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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #33 on: Dec 30, 2012 at 09:43 AM »
I have been enjoying this pj for the past 2 weeks. Last night, i discovered a feature in the osd settings called PureEngine motion. I enabled it and I was blown away! it's like watching those new LED TVs where the image just pops out as if the content was semi-3d, only i'm watching it on a 100" screen!

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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #34 on: Dec 30, 2012 at 12:33 PM »
I have been enjoying this pj for the past 2 weeks. Last night, i discovered a feature in the osd settings called PureEngine motion. I enabled it and I was blown away! it's like watching those new LED TVs where the image just pops out as if the content was semi-3d, only i'm watching it on a 100" screen!

I love this projector!
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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #35 on: Dec 30, 2012 at 12:57 PM »
I haven't noticed any lag at all. sometimes sa video, but I think it's because my laptop is not really made to play hd files.
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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #36 on: Dec 30, 2012 at 01:13 PM »
How about multiplayer games thru ps3 or xbox? specifically fps type of games.
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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #37 on: Dec 30, 2012 at 01:24 PM »


Key Features of HD33:
  • Bright at 1800 ANSI lumens and contrast ratio of 4000:1
  • True 1080p 2D/3D for Blu-ray and gaming consoles
  • Up to 300” screen size for large group viewing
  • Backlit IR remote control
  • Features Texas Instruments 1080p DLP® chipset
  • PureMotion image processing ensures smooth, judder-free images

Currently $1,499 online.  Not bad, considering the features are on par with far more expensive projectors.

Will this be available in the Philippines?

specs seem lackluster compared to offerings from Epson and Panasonic.
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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #38 on: Dec 30, 2012 at 01:35 PM »
sometimes its not all the spec sheets that matter. reviews reveal that the hd33 is probably the best bang for the buck projector these days. I contemplated on the epson 3010 and 5010 but there have been reports of issues with the 3d glasses signal interfering with other devices. I didn't want to risk it.
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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #39 on: Dec 30, 2012 at 01:48 PM »
Has anyone compared these with mitsubishi hc4000, panasonic pt ar100 and the hd33?

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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #40 on: Dec 31, 2012 at 12:10 PM »
I have been enjoying this pj for the past 2 weeks. Last night, i discovered a feature in the osd settings called PureEngine motion. I enabled it and I was blown away! it's like watching those new LED TVs where the image just pops out as if the content was semi-3d, only i'm watching it on a 100" screen!

I love this projector!

tried this and set to 1, the PQ pops out more

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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #41 on: Dec 31, 2012 at 12:15 PM »
Has anyone compared these with mitsubishi hc4000, panasonic pt ar100 and the hd33?

do you want to compare the 2D performance of the HD33 vs the mits and panny?

for sure, the HC4000 is better. the performance of the HC4000 (2D) is already known to be better even compared to the expensive counterparts. don't know about the the AR100 though.
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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #42 on: Dec 31, 2012 at 12:20 PM »
specs seem lackluster compared to offerings from Epson and Panasonic.

check out the reviews on the net and compare the pros/cons of each product.

wala yata direct equivalent ang panny sa hd33 price-wise.

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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #43 on: Dec 31, 2012 at 12:58 PM »
I want to see the panny in action.
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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #44 on: Dec 31, 2012 at 07:23 PM »
specs seem lackluster compared to offerings from Epson and Panasonic.

Which models and at what price range? :)

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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #45 on: Dec 31, 2012 at 07:28 PM »
Which models and at what price range? :)


the Epson 3010 and the Panasonic AR100 at the ~$1500 range. the AR100 lacks 3D though.
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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #46 on: Dec 31, 2012 at 07:43 PM »
do you want to compare the 2D performance of the HD33 vs the mits and panny?

for sure, the HC4000 is better. the performance of the HC4000 (2D) is already known to be better even compared to the expensive counterparts. don't know about the the AR100 though.

Thanks for the reply sir. I'm not too sure 3d is my thing. I recently watched the hobbit in IMAX and I wasn't turned on that much.
I wonder at times if ht projectors would do a better job

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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #47 on: Dec 31, 2012 at 07:46 PM »
the Epson 3010 and the Panasonic AR100 at the ~$1500 range. the AR100 lacks 3D though.

this will help you out in comparing the 3010 and HD33

Shootout: Epson Home Cinema 3010 vs. Optoma HD33

So far, the Home Cinema 3010 and the Optoma HD33 are the only full HD 3D projectors to be released for less than $2,000. While these projectors are both budget-friendly and full HD 3D compliant, there are some important differences that will determine which one is right for you.

Light output. The Home Cinema 3010 is a brighter projector than the HD33, with a maximum output of 2110 lumens on our test sample compared to 1049 lumens on the HD33. In Cinema mode, with the lamp at full power, the Home Cinema 3010 measured 1373 to the HD33's 847. In low power mode, those numbers became 947 and 661, respectively. What this means is that the Home Cinema 3010 is preferable any time you have a very large screen or a lot of ambient light, while dark rooms and smaller screen sizes will benefit more from the HD33's more moderate output. There is no way to lower light output on the Home Cinema 3010 below 900 lumens without using an ND filter, and owners of screens 120" in diagonal or smaller should take this into consideration before making a purchase.

Contrast. We set the Home Cinema 3010 to Cinema mode with the lamp at its low power setting, while the HD33 was set to Cinema with the lamp at full power, putting the two projectors roughly 100 lumens apart--almost identical, as far as the human eye is concerned. The 3010 has deeper black levels than the HD33 in dark scenes thanks to its auto iris. In scenes of average illumination, the HD33 took the lead, with deeper black levels and comparable highlights. In bright scenes, the HD33 maintained its deeper blacks while the 3010 had bright, sparkling highlights.

3D image quality. The Optoma HD33's 3D picture is more stable and more refined than that of the Home Cinema 3010, with significantly less crosstalk and flicker. This makes the HD33 easier to watch over a long period of time. Though the 3010 is the brighter of the two projectors, 3D glasses make it look only a little brighter than the HD33 in 3D despite the sizable difference in 2D brightness. The HD33 has markedly higher contrast in 3D, which gives the picture greater depth.

3D ease of use. The HD33's 3D glasses have a wider fit and are also lighter than those of the 3010, so they feel more comfortable over an extended viewing session. The HD33 has an external radio-frequency emitter, while the 3010's infrared emitter is internal. Radio frequency sync is not subject to the line-of-sight limitation of infrared, though this means you have to turn off power to the projector if you don't want to run down your glasses' batteries during a bathroom break. Finally, the Home Cinema 3010 includes two pairs of glasses in the box, while the HD33's glasses must be purchased separately. At less than $100 per pair, creating an equivalent system ends up costing $1699 to the Home Cinema 3010's $1599. Note, though, that the 3010e does not include glasses, so an equivalent system would cost $1999.

Placement flexibility. The Home Cinema 3010's 1.6:1 lens offers additional wiggle room compared to the restrictive 1.2:1 zoom lens on the HD33. Neither projector has lens shift. On the HD33, there is a slight upward throw angle such that the bottom edge of the image appears 7% of the image's height above the centerline of the lens, while the Home Cinema 3010 puts the bottom edge and the lens centerline exactly level. This means that the HD33 will be easier to ceiling mount in some instances, since it is less likely to require the use of an extension tube. It also opens up the possibility of placing the HD33 on a low table without being forced to tilt the projector and apply keystone correction.

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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #48 on: Dec 31, 2012 at 07:50 PM »
Thanks for the reply sir. I'm not too sure 3d is my thing. I recently watched the hobbit in IMAX and I wasn't turned on that much.
I wonder at times if ht projectors would do a better job

if 3D is not your thing, take the HD33 off your list and choose a PJ that excels in 2D.

at this price range, i think the mitsubishi HC4000 is the best bang-for-the-buck PJ for 2D use.

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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #49 on: Dec 31, 2012 at 08:10 PM »
bitin nga ako e. my avr is not 3d capable, so I'm not able to take advantage of my optomas 3d feature.  still waiting for my new yammy
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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #50 on: Dec 31, 2012 at 08:11 PM »
if 3D is not your thing, take the HD33 off your list and choose a PJ that excels in 2D.

at this price range, i think the mitsubishi HC4000 is the best bang-for-the-buck PJ for 2D use.


for 2D-only, the Optoma HD21 and the Panasonic AR100 are both good choices. :)
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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #51 on: Dec 31, 2012 at 08:15 PM »
bitin nga ako e. my avr is not 3d capable, so I'm not able to take advantage of my optomas 3d feature.  still waiting for my new yammy

same tayo bro, both my BD and NMT are directly connected to the HD33 for ease in watching 3D. both audio out of the sources are connected via optical cable.

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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #52 on: Dec 31, 2012 at 08:20 PM »
for 2D-only, the Optoma HD21 and the Panasonic AR100 are both good choices. :)

if the optoma HD21 is already good in 2D, then HD33 is also good or even better. the HD33 has 6x color wheel and an improved version of the HD20.

what's the difference pala ng HD20 and HD21?

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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #53 on: Dec 31, 2012 at 08:45 PM »
if the optoma HD21 is already good in 2D, then HD33 is also good or even better. the HD33 has 6x color wheel and an improved version of the HD20.

what's the difference pala ng HD20 and HD21?

I'm not sure. the HD21 is a newer model.
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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #54 on: Dec 31, 2012 at 08:54 PM »
same tayo bro, both my BD and NMT are directly connected to the HD33 for ease in watching 3D. both audio out of the sources are connected via optical cable.

I thought about doing that but that would mean you won't be able to do dts hd since that requires hdmi.
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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #55 on: Dec 31, 2012 at 09:29 PM »
I thought about doing that but that would mean you won't be able to do dts hd since that requires hdmi.

you are right but for my untrained ear, the difference between the 2 audio format is not much of a leap. maybe i need to clean my ears ;D

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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #56 on: Dec 31, 2012 at 09:34 PM »
you are right but for my untrained ear, the difference between the 2 audio format is not much of a leap. maybe i need to clean my ears ;D

if you have 5.1 setup, then no need siguro. dts hd ma kasi may pang 7.1 kasi.
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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #57 on: Dec 31, 2012 at 09:37 PM »
i have a 7.1 setup with front wide.

there was an blind test between lossless and lossy format before at streetsmart's place. IIRC, using his very hi-end gears, most of the pdvd gurus did not hear a difference.

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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #58 on: Jan 01, 2013 at 04:54 AM »
Gotta love blind tests. :D

I myself can't tell the difference between DTS and DTS-MA but curiously enough, I can distinguish between Dolby Digital and TrueHD. :)

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Re: Optoma HD33 (1800 ANSI Lumens, 1080p, True 3D, DLP)
« Reply #59 on: Jan 01, 2013 at 08:18 PM »
Dahil s curiousity ko s dts vs dts hdma, upgraded my NMT, now im selling it cz ala difference for me