Optoma GT750E

Optoma GT750E

Similar in many ways to the Optoma GT720 ($799 street, 4 stars) that it's in the process of replacing in Optoma's line, the GT750E ($800 street) starts with all of the features that made the GT720 an Editors' Choice and adds a few extras. Among the improvements are a second HDMI port, a boost in brightness, and better image quality. The result is an even more impressive projector that easily qualifies as the new generation Editors' Choice. Like the GT720, the GT750E is built around a DLP engine with a native WXGA (1,280 by 800) resolution. If have a PS3 or Xbox, that means it can show 720p HD images without having to scale the image at all. Of course, a 1080p native resolution would be even better, but, at this writing at least, you won't find any 1080p projectors designed specifically for games. Note that the GT750E is also available as the GT750 ($900 street). The only difference between the two is that the additional price covers the cost of one pair of 3D glasses. An Immersive Experience Rated at 3,000 lumens, the GT750E is bright enough to throw a large image with the lights on or off, for a more immersive gaming experience. Even better, it offers a short throw lens, so you can sit close to the screen without having to worry about casting shadows.