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Optoma's previous 3D-capable DLP projectors were alll limited to 720p (1280x720 pixels) resolution. This summer Optoma will add the HD8300, HD 33 and HD3300 to the 3D line-up with full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) 3D capabilities.

Optoma's HD8300 features the latest 1080p DarkChip3 DLP technology from Texas Instruments, as well as a 30,000:1 contrast ratio with DynamicBlack, 1300 lumens of brightness, True 10-Bit Full HD processing and 3-Stage Optoma Image processing. This projector also has the PureMotion2 processing engine, which boasts super-smooth, judder-free images for a better overall viewing experience.

Because this is a 1080p full HD 3D-ready projector, it's compatible with 1080p 3D, 720p 3D, HD (1080i/p, 720p), EDTV (480p/576p), NTSC, PAL, and SECA. The company specs the projection distance as 4.9 to 32.8 feet, delivering images from 29.8 to 297.3 inches. Optoma says that the HD8300 should start shipping by mid-July.

In August, Optoma says they will release the HD33 and HD3300. These models also features a 1080p DLP imaging engine and

Both projectors feature 1800 ANSI lumens of brightness and contrast ratio of 4000:1 (Full On/Full Off).

Optoma says that they will be offering new active shutter RF 3D glasses timed with these projector introductions. Pricing for the new projectors is to be announced soon.

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