$499.00 Projectors?

[animepunk2103]

I was at a website for $499.00 projectors with $50.00 replacement bulbs a couple months ago. I cant seem to remember the site. Should have bookmarked. Anyone know what I am talking about?

[animepunk2103]

Nevermind I found it. Thinking about buying one? I dunno though?

http://www.retailace.com/servlet/.2a...o-movie/Detail

[AranhaHunter]

I'm at work and can't go there now, is it an HD Projector?

[animepunk2103]

Originally Posted by AranhaHunter

I'm at work and can't go there now, is it an HD Projector?

Here are the specs:

FAVI 1030 LCD Projector with TV Tuner
SKU:


Features

Model: F-1030

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 and 4:3

Brand: FAVI

Operation: Remote control or Unit Control

Brightness: 1500 Ansi Lumens

Lamp Life: 6,000-8,000hrs

Contrast Ratio: 500: 1

Native Resolution: 800 X 600

Compatible XGA Resolution: 1024 X 768

Weight:14.3 lbs

Durable Steel Casing

Dimensions: 13.75" X 11" X 4.5"

Built in TV Tuner

Projection Distance: 4.6'-14.76'

Image Size: 38"-145"

Warranty: 1 year on projector, 3 month on bulb

Speakers: 2 X 1.5w

Input/Output Ports: TV, AV, VGA, S-Video

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 and 4:3

Power: 110V/220V

Keystone Correction: +/-15°

Video System: NTSC, SECAM, PAL

Projection Mode: Front/Rear

Mounting: Ceiling or Tabletop

Accessories

Remote Control

Power Cord

Lens Cloth Cleaner

Mounting Hardware

Free Spare Bulb

[reellis]

I have a projector set up with a 92 inch screen. Sitting too close can induce the "screen door effect" especially on lower resolution projectors. The best site for projector reviews if you are interested is http://www.projectorcentral.com/home.cfm.

[cathexist]

If you want a good priced HD projector I suggest the Acer PH530, I have it projecting onto a 9 foot screen...it's great.

http://www.buy.com/prod/acer-ph530-d...203388289.html

$712

It's only 720p, but still looks absolutely amazing, comes with all the cables you need (hdmi, component, vga) has a good remote too..

I would suggest this projector to anyone.

[reellis]

For that 1000 dollar price range, may i suggest: http://www.projectorcentral.com/Sanyo-PLV-Z4.htm

Native 720p, but will accept the 1080i signal as well. Hope this helps.

The next model up can be found for 1100 and has an increase in contrast and accepts 1080p signal.

[Matt X]

Originally Posted by animepunk2103

Nevermind I found it. Thinking about buying one? I dunno though?

http://www.retailace.com/servlet/.2a...o-movie/Detail

...not for a full-blown HT setup. resolution is only 800x 600 - i'll bet you get the screen bigger than 60" and it'll look like watching through a screen door.

But, if its for say a kinda-cool set up in a kid's room for say, a Wii (they aren't HD anyway), I'd say the was a good deal.

[animepunk2103]

Originally Posted by Matt X

...not for a full-blown HT setup. resolution is only 800x 600 - i'll bet you get the screen bigger than 60" and it'll look like watching through a screen door.

But, if its for say a kinda-cool set up in a kid's room for say, a Wii (they aren't HD anyway), I'd say the was a good deal.

Alright ... I already have a nice 32in 720p HDTV. Im wanting something bigger for a different room ... not really wanting to spend more than $1000.00 ... i work at a school district and we have epson powerlite s4's. Any good projectors u suggest? I think im really wanting to try out this projector stuff. I have a PS3 that i was going to just switch from room to room.

Originally Posted by animepunk2103

Alright ... I already have a nice 32in 720p HDTV. Im wanting something bigger for a different room ... not really wanting to spend more than $1000.00 ... i work at a school district and we have epson powerlite s4's. Any good projectors u suggest? I think im really wanting to try out this projector stuff. I have a PS3 that i was going to just switch from room to room.

Hmm!

With around $1000, if you need bright, the Panasonic PT-AX100U (or the new $1299 AX200U - basically the same, but further optimized for gamers
The Sanyo is sharper (PLV-Z5, but much dimmer).
On the DLP front, the two top low cost performers are the Mitsubishi HC1500 and Optoma HD70.
The Acer - someone mentioned the PH530. I'm reviewing that now. It's low cost, but if you have those extra couple hundred $$$, you can do better, still not a bad product at all.

But here's the GEM. On our site, one of the dealers is advertising what I think is a closeout - it's the Optoma HD7100, which first started shipping a year and a half ago., selling for close to $4000.
These guys are selling it for $999! It's got a Darkchip3 DLP while all the competition is Darkchip2, so it has a big advantage in blacklevels and contrast.
And, it has lens shift, drastically improving placement flexibility. it has a 1.25:1 zoom, (most DLP are 1.2:1), only a tad better than the competition, but no match for the LCD projectors with their lens shift and 2:1 zooms. Still a major improvement compared to the other dlps.

And it's reasonably bright, measuring almost 500 lumens in best mode.

Anyway, I think it may be the best deal in town. Here's what I wrote about it about 18 months ago, when it first came out:
http://www.projectorreviews.com/optoma/hd7100/index.php

Thanks, -art