But I can confirm they are indeed scanning at £31.69.
I'm aware they're 800x600 and an aspect ratio of 4:3, but for just over £30 it's great for a gift or even for presentations (that's what I've bought mine for).
Specs from the Optoma website for those interested:
Display Technology Single 0.55” SVGA DC3 DMD chip DLP® Technology by Texas Instruments
Native Resolution SVGA 800 x 600
Brightness1 (Bright Mode) 3000 ANSI Lumens
Contrast 20,000:1
Lamp Life2 Eco+/Dynamic/Eco/Bright/Education cycle 8000/7000/6000/5000/10000 (hrs)
Throw Ratio 3 1.94 - 2.16:1
Zoom Type 1.1x Manual
I/O Connectors 2x HDMI (1.4a 3D support) + MHL, Audio out 3.5mm, USB-A Power (1A)
Speaker 2
Keystone Correction ± 40° Vertical
Weight (kg) 2.17
Dimensions (W x D x H) (mm) 298 x 230 x 96.5
Aspect Ratio 4:3 Native, 16:9 Compatible
Offset 115%
Projection Screen Size 0.71 - 7.73m (27.78" - 304.4") Diagonal 4:3
Projection Distance 1 - 12m
Projection Lens F/2.4~2.53; f=21.85~24.01mm
Uniformity 75%
Computer Compatibility FHD, HD, WXGA, UXGA, SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA, Mac
Video Compatibility 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p(50/60Hz), 1080i(50/60Hz) 1080p(24/50/60Hz)
3D Support Full 3D - The 3D features of Optoma projectors can only be used with compatible 3D content. Typical applications include use with 3D educational or 3D design and modelling systems. 3D TV broadcast systems, (SKY in the UK), Blu-ray 3D™ and 3D games from the Sony® PS3 or Microsoft® Xbox 360 are now supported as part of the HDMI v1.4a specification.
3D Compatibility Side-by-Side:1080i50 / 60, 720p50 / 60
Frame-pack: 1080p24, 720p50 / 60
Over-Under: 1080p24, 720p50 / 60
Horizontal Scan Rate 15.3 - 91.1kHz
Vertical Scan Rate 24 - 85Hz (120Hz for 3D)
Displayable Colours 1073.4 Million
Noise Level (Eco mode) 29dB
Power Supply 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Power Consumption 225W Bright mode / 187W Eco mode (< 0.5W Standby)
Lamp Type 195W
Operating Conditions 5°C - 40°C, Max. Humidity 85%, Max. Altitude 3000m
Security Security bar, Kensington lock, password protection
On Screen Display 26 Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Norwegian/Danish, Polish, Russian, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Czech, Arabic, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Turkish, Farsi, Vietnamese, Romanian, Indonesian
Standard Accessories AC power cord, remote control, battery, quick start card, CD user manual
Optional Accessories DLP® Link™ 3D glasses, wireless, ceiling mount
Optional Wireless Yes
RoHS Compliant
paul37
21 Dec 16#14
None at the old station Gloucester.
Darthballs
21 Dec 16#13
what's the native res 800 x 600? and 4:3 aspect ratio?
witless999
20 Dec 16#12
its instore only i think!
adali
20 Dec 16#11
Link doesn't work !!
TehJumpingJawa
20 Dec 161#10
Paid £79 yesterday; don't regret it at all, just glad to have one - great bit of kit.
At £31.69 I'd buy all they had!
Insane price!
bantamrjv
20 Dec 16#9
Hot it you can find one!! None in the big Asda in Roehampton.
lucyferror
20 Dec 16#8
Yeah right never in my ****
NeoTrix
20 Dec 162#7
Nice! Was spotted for £79 the other day, not bad at all! Added the model number to the title :smiley:
voicon
20 Dec 161#6
Not fussed on the projector, love weymouth though :smiley:
noseley
20 Dec 16#5
bargain if you can get it.
cdm22
20 Dec 162#4
Ok, thanks. Good price, naff resolution.
witless999
20 Dec 16#3
Product details
Brand: Optoma
Display type: DLP
Resolution: 800 x 600
Weight: 2.17 kilogram
Connectivity: HDMI, USB
Brightness: 3,000 lumen
Project bright vibrant presentations effortlessly any time on day. Designed for meeting rooms and classrooms, the DS348 boasts sRGB accurate true to life color reproduction, long lamp life and energy-saving features to provide you with a low overall cost of ownership. This projector is easy to connect to with two HDMI inputs, MHL, USB‑power and a built‑in speaker.
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Instore deal - See link for specs and more info
Latest comments (15)
But I can confirm they are indeed scanning at £31.69.
I'm aware they're 800x600 and an aspect ratio of 4:3, but for just over £30 it's great for a gift or even for presentations (that's what I've bought mine for).
Specs from the Optoma website for those interested:
Display Technology Single 0.55” SVGA DC3 DMD chip DLP® Technology by Texas Instruments
Native Resolution SVGA 800 x 600
Brightness1 (Bright Mode) 3000 ANSI Lumens
Contrast 20,000:1
Lamp Life2 Eco+/Dynamic/Eco/Bright/Education cycle 8000/7000/6000/5000/10000 (hrs)
Throw Ratio 3 1.94 - 2.16:1
Zoom Type 1.1x Manual
I/O Connectors 2x HDMI (1.4a 3D support) + MHL, Audio out 3.5mm, USB-A Power (1A)
Speaker 2
Keystone Correction ± 40° Vertical
Weight (kg) 2.17
Dimensions (W x D x H) (mm) 298 x 230 x 96.5
Aspect Ratio 4:3 Native, 16:9 Compatible
Offset 115%
Projection Screen Size 0.71 - 7.73m (27.78" - 304.4") Diagonal 4:3
Projection Distance 1 - 12m
Projection Lens F/2.4~2.53; f=21.85~24.01mm
Uniformity 75%
Computer Compatibility FHD, HD, WXGA, UXGA, SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA, Mac
Video Compatibility 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p(50/60Hz), 1080i(50/60Hz) 1080p(24/50/60Hz)
3D Support Full 3D - The 3D features of Optoma projectors can only be used with compatible 3D content. Typical applications include use with 3D educational or 3D design and modelling systems. 3D TV broadcast systems, (SKY in the UK), Blu-ray 3D™ and 3D games from the Sony® PS3 or Microsoft® Xbox 360 are now supported as part of the HDMI v1.4a specification.
3D Compatibility Side-by-Side:1080i50 / 60, 720p50 / 60
Frame-pack: 1080p24, 720p50 / 60
Over-Under: 1080p24, 720p50 / 60
Horizontal Scan Rate 15.3 - 91.1kHz
Vertical Scan Rate 24 - 85Hz (120Hz for 3D)
Displayable Colours 1073.4 Million
Noise Level (Eco mode) 29dB
Power Supply 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Power Consumption 225W Bright mode / 187W Eco mode (< 0.5W Standby)
Lamp Type 195W
Operating Conditions 5°C - 40°C, Max. Humidity 85%, Max. Altitude 3000m
Security Security bar, Kensington lock, password protection
On Screen Display 26 Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Norwegian/Danish, Polish, Russian, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Czech, Arabic, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Turkish, Farsi, Vietnamese, Romanian, Indonesian
Standard Accessories AC power cord, remote control, battery, quick start card, CD user manual
Optional Accessories DLP® Link™ 3D glasses, wireless, ceiling mount
Optional Wireless Yes
RoHS Compliant
At £31.69 I'd buy all they had!
Insane price!
Brand: Optoma
Display type: DLP
Resolution: 800 x 600
Weight: 2.17 kilogram
Connectivity: HDMI, USB
Brightness: 3,000 lumen
Project bright vibrant presentations effortlessly any time on day. Designed for meeting rooms and classrooms, the DS348 boasts sRGB accurate true to life color reproduction, long lamp life and energy-saving features to provide you with a low overall cost of ownership. This projector is easy to connect to with two HDMI inputs, MHL, USB‑power and a built‑in speaker.