Posts by Tinman

Quote:Originally Posted by klk8251 I may have found an easy solution for this problem. I was having the same problem (vertical black lines (sometimes white) all the way across the viewing area (usually the lines are paired)....

Quote:Originally Posted by benareeno i'm thinking that dlp is still a really good option for an x crt'er...provided that rainbows aren't a problem for you. in fact...there is an infocus 777 on ebay right now...a 3 chip dlp which...

Quote:Originally Posted by TEW Yea, I remember Runco's were the top line projector. Based on what I've read thus far, the Epson sounds fantastic. I appreciate the suggestion. So this is an LCD projector, right? You are happy with...

I sold my Runco 990 (Black NEC PG10) last year, that's a 9" CRT projector for those not familiar with them... Due to not needing 3D and looking for lowest cost possible with best black levels I could find, Aaaannnd a great...

Well, I made the same choice a while ago. I don't care about 3D at all, and went for the $1000 price difference. Despite some of the stories regarding the 8700UB I got a refurb from Projector People. I'm projecting on a 110" screen...

Quote:Originally Posted by whitecamaross Good morning, After contemplating to buy the 8350 for the past 2 months, i somehow stumbled upon what i thought was a good deal on a brand new epson 8700ub. I paid $999.99 for a brand new...

I wouldn't send a projector back that's otherwise perfect unless it CANNOT be calibrated. Mine had a green hue as well when I got it. Don't look for a problem where there really isn't one. But I don't use THX mode either. I use...

Quote:Originally Posted by soulcamp  I spent a good part of the day debating whether I made the right choice with the 8700 or if I should go with a different one. In the end, I'm convinced that for the price, the 8700 is indeed...

Quote:Originally Posted by TrevorS I've been interested in an Epson projector for some years and see the 8700UB is now available refurbished. I'm gradually working my way through this thread to learn about it (long way to go) and...

My take on the questionable bulb life of the 8000 series is the absurdly short cool down time before the fans shut off. I really think it is too short and the lamp heat soaks. I have had projectors that ran over 5000 hours on one lamp,...