Gotta decide, PLEASE HELP!

[deewheezy]

ok guys, this choice is driving me nuts...

in your opinions which projector is best?

-panasonic pt-ae2000u $2,699[/COLOR] review= http://www.projectorcentral.com/pana..._projector.htm second opinion= http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/pa...tor-1344.shtml

-epson home cinema 1080 ub $2,999 review= http://www.projectorcentral.com/epso..._ub_review.htm
second opinion= http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/ep...-UB-1542.shtml

-sony vpl-vw40 $2,999 review= http://www.projectorcentral.com/sony_vw40_review.htm

im torn because:
-the panny is a great brand for video products, great reviews and has powered lens

-the epson is a little newer and has great features including the ub=ultimate black, and ive read several posts saying is nice.

-the sony is also talked up and well reviewed and hey, its a sony. i have read its a little dim though but its also the only projector i can buy locally.

is there that big of a visible difference?

im remodeling my basement into a home theatre and i want the most bang for my buck under 3k. its going to be 50% HD movies and 50% games (xbox 360 & PS3) and i gotta make sure both look great, especially dont wanna see lag or studdering when playing games.

ive chosen the speakers and almost have a receiver chosen but this choice (and what screen to get) seems to be the toughest.

any help is greatly appreciated