Any cheap but good hi-def projector I can consider to buy?

Optoma HD70, Mits HD1000/1500/, Epson HC 400, Hitachi TX100, all priced under $1K (after applicable rebates).

What is your definition of cheap?

Stick to this section "Under 3,000 USD MSRP" and view about the first 2-3 pages and you will find about a dozen topics with this same question.

A few to start off...all of which are in the first page of this section.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=874862
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=875450
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=876001

HD1000U. $799 at Projector People using the coupon Save50.

If you don't need the brightness of the HD1000. You can get the Optoma HD70 for under $700 after rebate.

Remember to take into consideration your Projector installation, the HD1000 doesn't have lens shift which can complicate things. Going the cheapest won't always be the most viable options so plan ahead and research these forums before deciding on one just because its the cheapest.

If you don't need the brightness of the HD1000. You can get the Optoma HD70 for under $700 after rebate.

What reputable dealer is selling the hd70 for under $600? I've been keeping an eye out on the price for the past couple of weeks, and at the moment I'm seeing an average price of $740-760 after rebate. The cheaper ones have been from online companies I've not heard of without reviews. I'm looking at getting an hd70 in another week or two and would love to get it in the $600s.

What exactly is lens shift? Can you explain please.

What exactly is lens shift? Can you explain please.
It is the ability to move (either through manual or remote controls) the image, horizontally and/or (usually and) vertically around so you do not need to place your projector exactly centred with your screen. Many LCD projectors have it, but few DLP projectors have it (and certainly none that are in this forum's price range). The few DLPs that I've read about that have lens shift only have vertical movement. In my case, having both is, while not absolutely essential, a very desirable feature.

What reputable dealer is selling the hd70 for under $600? I've been keeping an eye out on the price for the past couple of weeks, and at the moment I'm seeing an average price of $740-760 after rebate. The cheaper ones have been from online companies I've not heard of without reviews. I'm looking at getting an hd70 in another week or two and would love to get it in the $600s.

I said $700 not $600 and I sent you a PM