Optoma EP728 Projector; BL-FP200F Projector Lamp

Great for the classroom since it is capable of displaying a massive image on a wall, and yet still able to display vibrant colors and brightness if you are using it for video clips and movies, the Optoma EP728 is the little projector that surprises everyone who uses it.

It is bright enough for a large room however you really need to make sure the lights are turned down low if you decide to use it at its image capacity of roughly 21 ft. The Optoma EP728 has the power of 2700 ANSI lumens, and this is not typically enough if you are expecting a lot of ambient light and a large image, but you can definitely get away with it. It uses a 200W UHP projector lamp which lasts an average of 2000 hours. If you are looking for a lamp replacement it is known as the BL-FP200F , but is can also be known as the SP.89M01GC01 depending on your user manual.

The Optoma EP728 weighs in at 4 lbs and its dimensions are small being 10 inches wide and 7 inches in depth. This being said, it is extremely portable and if you happen to be a smaller institution that does not require more than one projector, moving it from one classroom to the next is a breeze. It is compatible with all connection types including the ever popular HDMI, however like some of the newer projectors it also comes equipped with a USB port.

Contrast is not as good as it could be considering it was first introduced in 2007, and by then the standards have been raised, but considering its price tag of under $800 you cannot really ask for anything more. It is not terribly quiet, and while running produces 32.0 db of noise, but it was intended on being used for larger rooms where the projector is placed far away enough to not be heard. Not exactly an HD quality image, the EP728 still produces a decent image and one that can still compress up to 1280x1024p.

Overall, the pros do outweigh the cons and certainly at this price, how can you say no? Optoma also throws in a laser pointer, a soft carrying case and a 1 year warranty making the EP728 a smart choice for schools across America.