$1000 to spend Christmas Bonus - Blu-ray Forum

nothing.sound · 12-19-2009, 05:32 PM

Hi guys, I'm using $1000 of my Christmas bonus to get a projector set-up going. I know that I'm not going to get a top of the line with that budget but I'm really picky about picture quality so I want the best I can with that budget. What do you guys suggest.

By the way I will probably end up building a screen instead of buying one so I can spend more on the projector.

Right now I have a 52" sony kdlv4100 lcd, that's only 9 months old. I'm hoping that maybe a smaller electronics store will let me use it for credit towards a projector. Thanks again

Blu-Dog · 12-19-2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nothing.sound

Hi guys, I'm using $1000 of my Christmas bonus to get a projector set-up going.

I want YOUR job!!!

Had to say it...I'm don't know much about projectors, but even less about a Christmas bonus...good luck, the smart guys should be able to help.

nothing.sound · 12-19-2009, 07:35 PM

thanks blu dog, wish I could spend the whole bonus on myself but my wife is taking some and the rest is going to bills.

neos_peace · 12-19-2009, 08:01 PM

what are you a hit man for the government. dang.

lojack1976 · 12-19-2009, 08:12 PM

I myself don't have a projector but I've spent some time researching them since it was once a consideration for me, and I still plan to go projector someday. Look at THIS website for some very good reviews on projectors. HERE is another good site with many reviews. With everything that I've read in reviews and from the feedback in the forums my first choice of projector would be the Panasonic PT-AE4000 for $2000. I don't think there's much out there in this range that comes close to its performance. There are some good budget projectors out there between $1000-$1500 that I would also consider if you want to keep the costs low, but for excellent performance at a reasonable price the Panny would be the I'd go.

Crimson King · 12-19-2009, 08:17 PM

I don't get a Xmas bonus, sucks bigtime!

victorvondoom88 · 12-19-2009, 09:42 PM

I am currently running a Sanyo PLV-Z5 (res. 720p) which is no longer made and it is has been a great unit. I average 2800 hours per bulb (on #3 now).

They have a 1080p model PLV-Z700 which has a street price of around 1395.00 which is about as cheap as I have seen for a 1080p model. The contrast ratio on it is 10,000:1 which isn't that great. Not to say it's bad either but the next model up is the PLV-Z3000 which has a CR of 65,000:1 but it also cost 1,000.00 more.

Honestly I would either save a couple hundred more and go 1080p or try and find a good deal on a 720p unit. Like the Panasonic PT-AE900U or a Sanyo PLV-Z5 like mine. I have seen low hour units on ebay for less than 700.00.
Keep in mind the cost of lamps and mounts and cable runs (monoprice is your friend).

brokenthumb · 12-19-2009, 11:46 PM

Projectorpeople.com has the Sanyo PLV-Z700 listed for $1399 but you can get a quote sent to your e-mail and the price will be $1199! Free shipping also. A dang good deal if you ask me.

This pj was around $1700 just a few weeks ago.

victorvondoom88 · 12-20-2009, 02:07 AM

Oh yeah btw I'd keep the Sony for everyday use. You can get a manual pull down screen for under 100.00 that will work for now. That's what I did and I'm still using it and it's been 3 years.

plee · 12-20-2009, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nothing.sound

Hi guys, I'm using $1000 of my Christmas bonus to get a projector set-up going. I know that I'm not going to get a top of the line with that budget but I'm really picky about picture quality so I want the best I can with that budget. What do you guys suggest.

By the way I will probably end up building a screen instead of buying one so I can spend more on the projector.

Right now I have a 52" sony kdlv4100 lcd, that's only 9 months old. I'm hoping that maybe a smaller electronics store will let me use it for credit towards a projector. Thanks again

There are a few 1080p projectors at $1000

Optoma HD20, Vivitec H1080FD, BenQ W1000

The BenQ is fairly new so not many reviews but the owners seem to give it the edge over the HD20.

A few more are at $1500-1400 range

Mitsibushi HC3800, Epson 8100

Both are have been getting very good reviews.

In the end, try to go view the units, just like TV's it's best to be able to see and touch it.

ZedsDead · 12-20-2009, 02:19 PM

I would wait a little while longer longer and save up a few more bucks to get a 3-lcd projector over a dlp. I think you will be happier in the long run. I love my Epson 8100 by the way. Also I would keep your Sony TV unless you will no longer have room for it, it's good to have for general watching and will help keep the hours off of your projector. If you must sell it you would probably be better off selling it on Craigslist or something vs trading it in for credit. Happy projector hunting.

victorvondoom88 · 12-24-2009, 03:01 PM

Might want to check out this thread if you haven't already https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=126197

Sounds like a smoking deal if you have a Best Buy in your area with either one of these units.
Sanyo PLV-Z700 or Epson 6100 $719 and $699 respectively is a crazy good deal.

12-19-2009, 05:32 PM	#1
nothing.sound Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:432	$1000 to spend Christmas Bonus Hi guys, I'm using $1000 of my Christmas bonus to get a projector set-up going. I know that I'm not going to get a top of the line with that budget but I'm really picky about picture quality so I want the best I can with that budget. What do you guys suggest. By the way I will probably end up building a screen instead of buying one so I can spend more on the projector. Right now I have a 52" sony kdlv4100 lcd, that's only 9 months old. I'm hoping that maybe a smaller electronics store will let me use it for credit towards a projector. Thanks again

12-19-2009, 11:46 PM	#8
brokenthumb Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Colquitt, GA (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Blu-ray collection:377 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1	Projectorpeople.com has the Sanyo PLV-Z700 listed for $1399 but you can get a quote sent to your e-mail and the price will be $1199! Free shipping also. A dang good deal if you ask me. This pj was around $1700 just a few weeks ago. Last edited by brokenthumb; 12-19-2009 at 11:48 PM.

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12-19-2009, 07:35 PM	#3
nothing.sound Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:432	thanks blu dog, wish I could spend the whole bonus on myself but my wife is taking some and the rest is going to bills.

12-19-2009, 08:01 PM	#4
neos_peace Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Shamokin Dam, Pa Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:279 Trading Score:1	what are you a hit man for the government. dang.

12-19-2009, 08:12 PM	#5
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	I myself don't have a projector but I've spent some time researching them since it was once a consideration for me, and I still plan to go projector someday. Look at THIS website for some very good reviews on projectors. HERE is another good site with many reviews. With everything that I've read in reviews and from the feedback in the forums my first choice of projector would be the Panasonic PT-AE4000 for $2000. I don't think there's much out there in this range that comes close to its performance. There are some good budget projectors out there between $1000-$1500 that I would also consider if you want to keep the costs low, but for excellent performance at a reasonable price the Panny would be the I'd go.

12-19-2009, 08:17 PM	#6
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:683	I don't get a Xmas bonus, sucks bigtime!

12-19-2009, 09:42 PM	#7
victorvondoom88 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:middle of nowere, IL. Home Theater Gallery:26 4K collection:39 Blu-ray collection:656	I am currently running a Sanyo PLV-Z5 (res. 720p) which is no longer made and it is has been a great unit. I average 2800 hours per bulb (on #3 now). They have a 1080p model PLV-Z700 which has a street price of around 1395.00 which is about as cheap as I have seen for a 1080p model. The contrast ratio on it is 10,000:1 which isn't that great. Not to say it's bad either but the next model up is the PLV-Z3000 which has a CR of 65,000:1 but it also cost 1,000.00 more. Honestly I would either save a couple hundred more and go 1080p or try and find a good deal on a 720p unit. Like the Panasonic PT-AE900U or a Sanyo PLV-Z5 like mine. I have seen low hour units on ebay for less than 700.00. Keep in mind the cost of lamps and mounts and cable runs (monoprice is your friend).

12-20-2009, 02:07 AM	#9
victorvondoom88 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:middle of nowere, IL. Home Theater Gallery:26 4K collection:39 Blu-ray collection:656	Oh yeah btw I'd keep the Sony for everyday use. You can get a manual pull down screen for under 100.00 that will work for now. That's what I did and I'm still using it and it's been 3 years.

12-20-2009, 02:19 PM	#11
ZedsDead Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:94	I would wait a little while longer longer and save up a few more bucks to get a 3-lcd projector over a dlp. I think you will be happier in the long run. I love my Epson 8100 by the way. Also I would keep your Sony TV unless you will no longer have room for it, it's good to have for general watching and will help keep the hours off of your projector. If you must sell it you would probably be better off selling it on Craigslist or something vs trading it in for credit. Happy projector hunting.

12-24-2009, 03:01 PM	#12
victorvondoom88 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:middle of nowere, IL. Home Theater Gallery:26 4K collection:39 Blu-ray collection:656	Might want to check out this thread if you haven't already https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=126197 Sounds like a smoking deal if you have a Best Buy in your area with either one of these units. Sanyo PLV-Z700 or Epson 6100 $719 and $699 respectively is a crazy good deal.

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