HD Projectors??? Help

[railcon56]

where do you go for your projector reviews i have been looking at Projectorcentral.com

[TheMalcolmConnection]

http://www.consumersearch.com/www/el...cs/projectors/

[railcon56]

i found that H72 for $1999
http://www.projectorpoint.com/product.php?id=28342

[That Guy]

if you use a scsreen, black is better... most sony's use black screens now anyways.

[onlydarksets]

Projector Central is good, but check AVS Forum to get started:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=68

You'll be able to see what the top 2-3 options are, and then start from there. If you are in the DC area, check out ritzav.com. They have a showroom in MD and can show you several side-by-side. A couple of caveats, though, are that you need to have a short list before you go in there, and don't let them show you something out of your price range.

I had a Panny 75u for a while (84" screen) but got rid of it when we moved in favor of a 50" DLP rear projection. Now, of course, I'm ready to switch it out again.

[That Guy]

avsforum is a really good site. I'd also recommend using it.

[railcon56]

Ty ALL

[railcon56]

Would anyone buy an newer generation LCD or just DLP?

[railcon56]

Originally Posted by onlydarksets

Projector Central is good, but check AVS Forum to get started:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=68

You'll be able to see what the top 2-3 options are, and then start from there. If you are in the DC area, check out ritzav.com. They have a showroom in MD and can show you several side-by-side. A couple of caveats, though, are that you need to have a short list before you go in there, and don't let them show you something out of your price range.

I had a Panny 75u for a while (84" screen) but got rid of it when we moved in favor of a 50" DLP rear projection. Now, of course, I'm ready to switch it out again.

Which one are you looking at now?

[railcon56]

ok i have them narrowed down to these.... i really want the Optoma HD72 but it's not due out til mid Feb.... So I am left chosing between these Sony VPL-HS51, SharpVision DT-100, Sanyo PLV-Z4 and Panasonic PT-AE900U.
Any comments?

[onlydarksets]

Originally Posted by railcon56@comcast.net

Which one are you looking at now?

42" or 50" plasma. The DLP, although slim, is too deep for the room. With the price drop in plasmas over the past year, it's time to take the plunge!

[onlydarksets]

Originally Posted by railcon56@comcast.net

ok i have them narrowed down to these.... i really want the Optoma HD72 but it's not due out til mid Feb.... So I am left chosing between these Sony VPL-HS51, SharpVision DT-100, Sanyo PLV-Z4 and Panasonic PT-AE900U.
Any comments?

You have quite a mixture of LCD and DLP projectors there. Do you see DLP rainbows? Is black level extremely important to you? How about pixel fill (a/k/a screen door effect)? Different technologies have different benefits, so it may help to pick a technology first.

[railcon56]

The panasonic has been eliminated for poor service...... any thoughts on LCD vs DLP anyone?

[onlydarksets]

I like the deep blacks on my DLP, but I see the rainbows so it's a bit annoying. The technologies are getting closer, so (and I hate it when people say this) a lot of it just comes down to personal preference.

[railcon56]

Originally Posted by onlydarksets

I like the deep blacks on my DLP, but I see the rainbows so it's a bit annoying. The technologies are getting closer, so (and I hate it when people say this) a lot of it just comes down to personal preference.

i have been reading about the rainbows .........i am trying to figure out exactley what that is....