Need advice on a new projector.

[Lavalamp]

i have an old 480p projector. i am looking at upgrading to either a high quality 720p or a decent 1080p projector. My budget is around $2000, preferably below. It will be used almost entirely for movie watching, except my brother does HD video editing and will use it for presentations from time to time. I don't know enough about projection and i'm not sure where to start. I already have a screen, 16:9. if there is any more info you need just ask. I know my blu-brothers can help, thanks

[Disky76]

You can get a high quality 720p projector for around $1000, many of which are 1080i capable. You might even catch a sale and get your projector for $700-$800 or so.

With a budget of $2000, you should have a decent selection of entry level 1080p projectors. Try projectorcentral.com or projectorpeople.com. Those two sites should be helpful in finding a projector.

[Grevlin]

I'm narrowing down my search now. I will most likely go with the Sanyo Z3000.

The projectorpeople site has a 1080p shootout in it's blog area, and pretty much say these three were the winners:

Epson Home Cinema 6500 UB
Sanyo PLV-Z3000
Panasonic PT-AE3000U

All seem to be around $2200-2500. They all have the 120hz motion which I like.

I didn't pull the trigger on the Sanyo before April 30th, and now I don't see the $400 mail-in rebate anymore (Would have made it about $2000)

Without that rebate, I may go with the Panny

[Disky76]

Originally Posted by Grevlin

I'm narrowing down my search now. I will most likely go with the Sanyo Z3000.

The projectorpeople site has a 1080p shootout in it's blog area, and pretty much say these three were the winners:

Epson Home Cinema 6500 UB
Sanyo PLV-Z3000
Panasonic PT-AE3000U

All seem to be around $2200-2500. They all have the 120hz motion which I like.

I didn't pull the trigger on the Sanyo before April 30th, and now I don't see the $400 mail-in rebate anymore (Would have made it about $2000)

Give Amazon a shot too. They might have some deals.

[Grevlin]

I found $2249 with a 2 minute search (for the Sanyo Z3000)

[ryoohki]

btw the sanyo rebate might come back it standard Sanyo practice. Since the new model will be annonce this september (always does) they'll keep the rebate on until then and even after to clear unit. A Lot of projector CE do that..

[Grevlin]

<---Trigger finger twitchin'

[Lavalamp]

i was researching and spec-wise the Optoma HD 71 looks like what i want but does anyone have it or have any reviews on it, or something similar in specs.

[philvilla]

Hey guys I have a Sanyo for sale, see below:

Sanyo PLV-Z2000 HD Projector for sale. Excellent condition, beautiful picture, was professionally calibrated, no problems at all. low hours of use. only one year old, has 36 month warranty, plus a MACK four year additional warranty which includes a free bulb replacement. Thats "SEVEN" years of warranty which cost me an additional $325.00 for it. Warranty "is" transferable as well. have original box, remote, and all paperwork. asking $1650.00.
Excellent projector for an excellent price!
PM me if interested.
Phil

[kpkelley]

Originally Posted by Lavalamp

i was researching and spec-wise the Optoma HD 71 looks like what i want but does anyone have it or have any reviews on it, or something similar in specs.

Here is a review.

The InFocus X10, review here, can be had for $1299.99 from TigerDirect.com.