Optoma TW762

Optoma TW762

If it weren't for its 4,000-lumen brightness rating, the Optoma TW762 ($1,100 street) would be a fairly typical lightweight projector. Built around a DLP-based WXGA (1,280 by 800) engine, it weighs in at 6.4 pounds. On the other hand, the 4,000 lumens pegs it as being suitable for a mid- to large-size conference room or classroom, and bright enough to leave the lights on. That makes it notably bright for a projector that you can easily carry with you, and of obvious interest to anyone who can make use of the bright image, whether they need the portability or not. As I pointed out in my review of the Editors' Choice WXGA Optoma TW610ST ($1,000 street, 4 stars), projectors in the TW762's weight class are generally less likely to wind up as constant traveling companions than they are to be permanently installed or put on a cart for room-to-room portability. However, Optoma includes a soft carrying case with the TW762, and the high brightness will give it special appeal for portable applications with a particular need for a bright projector. That's particularly true considering that the 4,000-lumen TW762 is a half pound lighter than the 3,000-lumen TW610ST. Connections, Setup, and BrightnessSetting up the TW762 is absolutely standard, with a manual focus and manual 1.2x zoom.