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Optoma GameTime 750 DLP Projector Review (Electronics)

Posted by Christophor Rick (TheSuperGuido), 71 days ago

Optoma GameTime 750 3D

The projector supports all HDMI 1.4a mandatory 3D formats, side-by-side format and top and bottom format to allow users easy hook up with peripherals that can deliver 3D content. As a full 1080p display, it supports all 1080p formats natively without needing an Optoma 3D-XL box converter box. The Optoma 3D-RF glasses and emitterHowever, it is a bit misleading as output is only 720p.

What it does require is a pair of active shutter glasses and emitter. The review unit came with a set of Optoma 3D-RF glasses and 3D Sync emitter. I am not personally a huge fan of 3D just yet as the glasses make you look, at best, like Roy Orbison and at worst like a big dork. Not only that, but I’m not a glasses wearer to begin with so they are unfamiliar. Additionally, if you are bespectacled, you will then have to wear these over your standard prescription glasses and I can’t imagine that being comfortable. Plus, you have to be pretty much dead on to the projection and of course, you can’t lie on your side or change your head angle too far from center, all things I tend to do when at home enjoying some video-based entertainment.

Surprisingly, the Optoma GameTime 750 DLP Projector performed admirably in regards to 3D and I didn’t mind wearing the glasses while watching some video or playing some games in 3D. I couldn’t game for hours on end like I would normally but I did manage to watch some short-form 3D video content and play some games off and on. I suppose that with some further experience I would be able to extend my viewing or simply need to take some periodic. 

optoma 3D-RFThe quality of the 3D image, even just projecting onto the wall (this we also tested with a projection screen) was astounding. To see a 3D image coming from a projector so small and cost effective was just, well, awesome. Gaming in 3D was pretty cool. We tested Killzone 3, PES 2012 and some others.

The only major drawback, is that, while the emitter can send to an unlimited number of 3D-RF glasses, they must be Optoma glasses because of the specific frequency. Therefore, you can’t have friends come by with their own, you can’t have multiplayer 3D gaming without purchasing multiple pairs and they must all be from Optoma. They’re only available from Best Buy apparently.

Finally, the glasses aren’t all all comfortable nor designed with comfort in mind. They’re hard plastic, unattractive glasses that rub roughly against the nose. I’ve actually padded mine with some sticky foam I had at the office to allow for a more comfortable sitting and longer gaming.

Optoma GameTime 750 Performance: Gaming

The 2D gaming performance of the Optoma GameTime 750 was flawless, as expected at this point. The picture was crystal clear and bright and gaming has never been such a joy. Playing Pinball FX 2 with a display this large and responsive was just outright fun. In fact, all of my gaming has been more interesting and engrossing since I got the projector. It’s held my interest for hours at a time whether on the consoles or the PC. Because of the multiple connections and the proximity of the desk I have been able to take my PC gaming to the huge display and that just makes it all that more fun.

Overall

In a nutshell, I never want to play video games without this projector again. Whether it be GDN GOLDconsole or PC, 2D or 3D the Optoma GameTime 750 performs amazingly and really brought the games to life. On top of that it’s performs extremely well for all manner of other video entertainment whether action-packed or not. The built in speakers accented the home theater center and allowed for a more rounded sound and immersion as there is now sound coming from front, back and middle of the room.

Considering that nearly every projector on the market is over $1,000 for this type of quality and experience, I can’t see how they did it. At $799.99 it’s an amazing value and, if you’re considering getting a new large screen LED or Plasma TV, you might reconsider and take a look at this, especially if you’ve got as many uses for it as I have. It’s been used outside for film night, in the office for gaming, at home for sports and movies and the picture has proven to be quite good in all aspects.

Correction: The Optoma GameTime 750 accepts 1080p input but only displays up to 720p.

 Our Rating for Optoma GameTime 750 DLP Projector Review (Electronics)
8.5
Feel
This category is more for gaming hardware so we will call it aesthetics. The low weight and size along with the shiny black finish mean it will fit into almost any home. While you might have to find a way to fit it into your system, when you do, you will be extremely pleased. The 3D glasses could really use some design aesthetics and some comfortable pads for the nose and ears.
10.0
Usability
As I said in the review, no matter if it is 2D or 3D, gaming, or film, this projector can do it all and do it quite well. I have yet to find a single thing that I don�t like about the picture it produces and with the good range of inputs, it handles all the electronics I have got.
9.0
Value
Again, it is under $1,000 and that is amazing. With full 720p and 3D I cannot understand how they managed it. If you spend the extra money on a screen it will really shine. Unfortunately, it�s not full 1080p output, as 720p is max output resolution.
9.0
Overall
If you are a hardcore gamer and want to game big in 2D and 3D with full 720p HD quality output, then this is the piece of tech that you need, hands down, bar none. Plus you can make a projector screen for under $100 so all told, $900 and you will not regret it. Start saving now!

Rating: 5.0, votes: 1
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