Projector Price Drops - Blu-ray Forum

New-Blu-Blood · 06-16-2009, 01:27 AM

Hi guys,

I am thinking about investing in a new projector but I do not want to buy one just to have the price drop a month later. I tend to have this problem with all the dvds and electronics I buy. Is there a month when new models tend to come out and the prices of previous models tend to lower? Also,would you recommend the Mitsubishi HC1600 or the Infocus X10 if I were to upgrade? I would love to get the Panasonic PTAE3000U but that is a little out of my price range.

mike from nyc · 06-16-2009, 02:08 PM

I have the Panasonic AX200 and although I did have an issue with it, it has been repaired to my satisfaction. Price is $950 shipped and it does give a great bright picture and with HD material it is quite awesome.

Another_Dude · 06-16-2009, 02:10 PM

What's your budget?

IIRC, the new models come out around November and prices dropped pretty good last year. The AE2000U went from around $2300 to $1850 overnight when the AE3000U hit shelves.

Brain Sturgeon · 06-17-2009, 12:05 AM

The CEDIA expo in Sept is when most new projector models are announced. If you are worried about new models causing dropped prices on older models, I would wait until those announcements are made.

However, the lower end of the FP market (720p and entry level 1080p) usually doesn't see as much fluctuation as the higher end of the market. Alot of times, manufacturer or retailer rebates or extras will get you a better deal than just waiting for new models to arrive.

If you are looking for good value, a lightly used, good quality projector will probably get you the most bang for the buck.

Oddiophile · 06-17-2009, 12:21 AM

What Brian said.

New projectors are usually introduced at CEDIA in September and the current models are clearanced out around the same time.

hardcorefrokid · 06-17-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Oddiophile

What Brian said.

New projectors are usually introduced at CIDEA in September and the current models are clearanced out around the same time.

Yep, yep.

zachd73 · 06-27-2009, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Another_Dude

What's your budget?

IIRC, the new models come out around November and prices dropped pretty good last year. The AE2000U went from around $2300 to $1850 overnight when the AE3000U hit shelves.

Any heard what Panasonic may come out with this year?

Any predication on what the AE3000U might drop to by xmas time?

I think that will be my next projector when it gets down to hopefully $1500 which may be wishful thinking but who knows.

Suntory_Times · 06-27-2009, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by zachd73

Any heard what Panasonic may come out with this year?

Any predication on what the AE3000U might drop to by xmas time?

I think that will be my next projector when it gets down to hopefully $1500 which may be wishful thinking but who knows.

I don't think it'll hit that low for quite some time.

Grevlin · 06-27-2009, 05:16 AM

Well I just bought my Panny AE3000 so if my luck holds, you should soon be able to pick it up for like 10 bucks

Beta Man · 06-28-2009, 06:22 PM

I'd like to get a new projector, with a shorter throw distance so I can project a larger image....... damn.... the upgrading never ends.

Trogdor2010 · 06-28-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I'd like to get a new projector, with a shorter throw distance so I can project a larger image....... damn.... the upgrading never ends.

It will never end will it, you could also use a FS (Front Silver) mirror to project a larger image (it's cheap, see the mirror topic on this forum).

Beta Man · 06-28-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Trogdor2010

It will never end will it, you could also use a FS (Front Silver) mirror to project a larger image (it's cheap, see the mirror topic on this forum).

yeah....that would kill my excuse of getting a better projector though

AND using this one for a spare room

Disky76 · 06-28-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I'd like to get a new projector, with a shorter throw distance so I can project a larger image....... damn.... the upgrading never ends.

I agree!

I am looking at a Video Processor right now. Or I might make the jump to 1080p for my theatre and set up a FP setup in my family room.

Arrgh! the wallet!!!!

Trogdor2010 · 06-28-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

yeah....that would kill my excuse of getting a better projector though

AND using this one for a spare room

Just buy an Infocus X10 1080p projector from tigerdirect.com for $1300, then buy an FS mirror, if you have more than 20 feet from the lense of the projector to the mirror then the mirror to the projector, you could have a 150 inch screen. Also claim there is softness with the 720p at that such size. What's the size of your room?

06-16-2009, 01:27 AM	#1
New-Blu-Blood Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Projector Price Drops Hi guys, I am thinking about investing in a new projector but I do not want to buy one just to have the price drop a month later. I tend to have this problem with all the dvds and electronics I buy. Is there a month when new models tend to come out and the prices of previous models tend to lower? Also,would you recommend the Mitsubishi HC1600 or the Infocus X10 if I were to upgrade? I would love to get the Panasonic PTAE3000U but that is a little out of my price range.

06-17-2009, 12:21 AM	#5
Oddiophile Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Phoenix, AZ 4K collection:1034 Blu-ray collection:1435 Trading Score:6	What Brian said. New projectors are usually introduced at CEDIA in September and the current models are clearanced out around the same time. Last edited by Oddiophile; 06-17-2009 at 12:42 AM.

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06-16-2009, 02:08 PM	#2
mike from nyc Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:NYC Home Theater Gallery:6	I have the Panasonic AX200 and although I did have an issue with it, it has been repaired to my satisfaction. Price is $950 shipped and it does give a great bright picture and with HD material it is quite awesome.

06-16-2009, 02:10 PM	#3
Another_Dude Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:8	What's your budget? IIRC, the new models come out around November and prices dropped pretty good last year. The AE2000U went from around $2300 to $1850 overnight when the AE3000U hit shelves.

06-17-2009, 12:05 AM	#4
Brain Sturgeon Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:39	The CEDIA expo in Sept is when most new projector models are announced. If you are worried about new models causing dropped prices on older models, I would wait until those announcements are made. However, the lower end of the FP market (720p and entry level 1080p) usually doesn't see as much fluctuation as the higher end of the market. Alot of times, manufacturer or retailer rebates or extras will get you a better deal than just waiting for new models to arrive. If you are looking for good value, a lightly used, good quality projector will probably get you the most bang for the buck.

06-27-2009, 05:16 AM	#9
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	Well I just bought my Panny AE3000 so if my luck holds, you should soon be able to pick it up for like 10 bucks

06-28-2009, 06:22 PM	#10
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I'd like to get a new projector, with a shorter throw distance so I can project a larger image....... damn.... the upgrading never ends.

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