Projectors for under $500 - Blu-ray Forum

Stephan.klose · 07-12-2008, 08:46 PM

I have a 37" LCD TV. Down where I work we have Benq and Sanyo Projectors for under $500. I don't remember the model numbers.
We also have the Sony VPL-EX5 Projector for about $700. Is it even worth to get a projector that cheap. Does anyone have experience with one of those? Is so please tell me.. Also don't forget the model number

clyon · 07-12-2008, 08:55 PM

Most of those "super cheap" FP are not made for HT use but for business or school presentations. They will have few adjustments to tweek, overly bright, blacks will be poor & poor colors.
Best to save you money!!!

Jhodi · 07-12-2008, 10:10 PM

For 730-799 get the Mitsi HC1500.

lncomp · 07-13-2008, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jhodi

For 730-799 get the Mitsi HC1500.

Indeed, I have it, and I love it, totally worth every single penny, anything lower probably isn't worth it(I speak with experience)

Jhodi · 07-13-2008, 03:07 PM

I can't believe I am finally ANSWERING questions on here...

crackinhedz · 07-13-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jhodi

I can't believe I am finally ANSWERING questions on here...

baby steps

Jhodi · 07-14-2008, 02:50 AM

There's my main man!

Hey Cracked in the Head, WOW, I wish you could see my little set up! It rocks!

Even my husband is Wowed. In fact, I can't get him out of the basement! hahahahah

I owe it all to this forum.

I am so glad that sammy 37" crapped out and I went this route...it is really fun.

crackinhedz · 07-14-2008, 02:55 AM

when are we gonna see the pics?!!

Brain Sturgeon · 07-14-2008, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jhodi

WOW, I wish you could see my little set up! It rocks!

Even my husband is Wowed. In fact, I can't get him out of the basement! hahahahah

Hey, yeah, Show Us Your _i_s!

Pics, of course!

Whadda we gotta do, throw beads or something?

I've got a couple of updated pics I gotta post on that thread. I'll show you mine if you show me yours--

Glad you guys are enjoying the new PJ-- Cheers!

Edit: Here are my new pics:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...postcount=2582

saprano · 07-14-2008, 05:15 AM

Damn sturge you must have a f$#ing blast in that room

hopefully someday if i get a house

........(still live with mommy

)

Beta Man · 07-14-2008, 12:28 PM

The HC1500 went up to $900 on Amazon now..... anyone find it for the $750 range (that it had been going for previously) anywhere?

To the OP, yeah.... that seems to be the entry point for HT use projectors (if you want HD of course

)

Jhodi · 07-14-2008, 12:43 PM

Ok, I'll try to get sme PICS up....but they will most certainly be kinda boring...I mean, it is just a screen on the wall...and the projector is not ceiling mounted yet.

We have it down in our funky basement which we call The Opium Den.
I'll hide the Hookah and take some pictures.

cathexist · 07-14-2008, 12:44 PM

Mine was $725, it's 720p and looks great...I'll eventually upgrade to 1080p, but in the meantime...I'm very happy.

Acer PH530

Jhodi · 07-14-2008, 02:07 PM

I paid 780.00 thru Amazon within the last two weeks for the HC1500. I can't realy see me upgrading to 1080p for a long time.

Beta Man · 07-14-2008, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jhodi

I paid 780.00 thru Amazon within the last two weeks for the HC1500. I can't realy see me upgrading to 1080p for a long time.

I agree..... but the HC1500 has been $900 everyday on amazon for the past couple of weeks..... I have been putting off buying it until I got into the new house, and I just got the keys to the house Friday

I'll keep "prepping" the room, and if I have to, I'll wall-mount my LCD in the the theater room, and just add the projector and screen once I can justify spending the money for a 1080p model (if one is available for $1600-$1,700 in 6-9 months) I can't have everything all at once I guess

I had the HC1500 "in my cart" at $740, so when I saw the price increased, I tried to check-out, and it kicked it back at me

Jhodi · 07-15-2008, 03:53 AM

BUMMER on missing the price break on the HC!!!

Beta Man · 07-15-2008, 07:24 PM

BIG THANK YOU

Goes out to 09Camaro!!!!!

Best Buy was clearing out the Mitsu HC1500's, and I got one for $599 !!!!!!!!!! I'm picking it up after work... paid over the phone to ensure it'd be there when I got there...... Big clearance on these, check your local stores! ( I got the last one in the state of Ohio by the way!!)

Jhodi · 07-15-2008, 07:25 PM

Shut. Up.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beta Man · 07-15-2008, 07:29 PM

Came out to $648 or something with tax...... $100 cheaper than the best price they had on Amazon (when I was looking at least) Brand new.....

I owe the wife dinner though

Brain Sturgeon · 07-15-2008, 08:19 PM

Score!

07-12-2008, 08:46 PM	#1
Stephan.klose Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Vienna Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:1567 Blu-ray reviews: 79	Projectors for under $500 I have a 37" LCD TV. Down where I work we have Benq and Sanyo Projectors for under $500. I don't remember the model numbers. We also have the Sony VPL-EX5 Projector for about $700. Is it even worth to get a projector that cheap. Does anyone have experience with one of those? Is so please tell me.. Also don't forget the model number

07-14-2008, 05:15 AM	#10
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	Damn sturge you must have a f$#ing blast in that room hopefully someday if i get a house ........(still live with mommy)

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07-12-2008, 08:55 PM	#2
clyon Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Just left of the Alpha Quadrant 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:824 Blu-ray reviews:8	Most of those "super cheap" FP are not made for HT use but for business or school presentations. They will have few adjustments to tweek, overly bright, blacks will be poor & poor colors. Best to save you money!!!

07-12-2008, 10:10 PM	#3
Jhodi Active Member Member since:May 2008	For 730-799 get the Mitsi HC1500.

07-13-2008, 03:07 PM	#5
Jhodi Active Member Member since:May 2008	I can't believe I am finally ANSWERING questions on here...

07-14-2008, 02:50 AM	#7
Jhodi Active Member Member since:May 2008	There's my main man! Hey Cracked in the Head, WOW, I wish you could see my little set up! It rocks! Even my husband is Wowed. In fact, I can't get him out of the basement! hahahahah I owe it all to this forum. I am so glad that sammy 37" crapped out and I went this route...it is really fun.

07-14-2008, 02:55 AM	#8
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	when are we gonna see the pics?!!

07-14-2008, 12:28 PM	#11
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	The HC1500 went up to $900 on Amazon now..... anyone find it for the $750 range (that it had been going for previously) anywhere? To the OP, yeah.... that seems to be the entry point for HT use projectors (if you want HD of course )

07-14-2008, 12:43 PM	#12
Jhodi Active Member Member since:May 2008	Ok, I'll try to get sme PICS up....but they will most certainly be kinda boring...I mean, it is just a screen on the wall...and the projector is not ceiling mounted yet. We have it down in our funky basement which we call The Opium Den. I'll hide the Hookah and take some pictures.

07-14-2008, 12:44 PM	#13
cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	Mine was $725, it's 720p and looks great...I'll eventually upgrade to 1080p, but in the meantime...I'm very happy. Acer PH530

07-14-2008, 02:07 PM	#14
Jhodi Active Member Member since:May 2008	I paid 780.00 thru Amazon within the last two weeks for the HC1500. I can't realy see me upgrading to 1080p for a long time.

07-15-2008, 03:53 AM	#16
Jhodi Active Member Member since:May 2008	BUMMER on missing the price break on the HC!!!

07-15-2008, 07:24 PM	#17
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	BIG THANK YOU Goes out to 09Camaro!!!!! Best Buy was clearing out the Mitsu HC1500's, and I got one for $599 !!!!!!!!!! I'm picking it up after work... paid over the phone to ensure it'd be there when I got there...... Big clearance on these, check your local stores! ( I got the last one in the state of Ohio by the way!!)

07-15-2008, 07:25 PM	#18
Jhodi Active Member Member since:May 2008	Shut. Up.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

07-15-2008, 07:29 PM	#19
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	Came out to $648 or something with tax...... $100 cheaper than the best price they had on Amazon (when I was looking at least) Brand new..... I owe the wife dinner though

07-15-2008, 08:19 PM	#20
Brain Sturgeon Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:39	*Score!*

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