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post #1 of 10
10/14/09 at 1:16am
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I'm getting ready to make the jump into the PJ swimming pool for the first time, so I'm looking for do it at a super budget level. I'm planning on using the setup in my garage I'm converting to a game room. I'll be watching mostly sports, music videos and movies every once and a while on it.

I can get a HD65 for around $700, is that pretty much the best bang for the buck I can get at that price point right now?
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post #2 of 10
10/14/09 at 5:06am
You can pick up the Mitsubishi HC-1600 or PLV-Z60 for under $700. I had the HC-1500 and was was impressed with it's PQ. I do think the HD65 throws out quite a bit more light, but if I had to guess the HC-1500 offers a better PQ and the Sanyo offers better placement flexibility. I guess it really depends on what your needs are.
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post #3 of 10
10/14/09 at 6:20am
I recommend the Optoma HD65 720p DLP Home Theater Projector, around $600. Colors are great and accurate. Skin tones looks natural.

or Viewsonic PJD6220-3D Multimedia Projector
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...126&adid=17662

it is $700.
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post #4 of 10
10/14/09 at 7:00am
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Originally Posted by tomdahlberg View Post

You can pick up the Mitsubishi HC-1600 or PLV-Z60 for under $700. I had the HC-1500 and was was impressed with it's PQ. I do think the HD65 throws out quite a bit more light, but if I had to guess the HC-1500 offers a better PQ and the Sanyo offers better placement flexibility. I guess it really depends on what your needs are.

The HC-1500 is a better projector than the HC-1600. They changed the color wheel (segments and speed) on the 1600. Biggest problem is the 2X speed. Makes it easier to see rainbows.
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post #5 of 10
10/14/09 at 7:37am
The Epson HC720 is @950.00 with a free lamp right now. You could sell the lamp on Ebay for @250.00. That would put your net cost @700.00. It has plenty of lens shift and brightness for a garage setup.
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post #6 of 10
10/14/09 at 9:12am
Wow, tough decision since the Optoma HD20 is advertised around $900 or so. If you get a used projector, you'll run into lamp issues possibly. If you get new 720p, you'll be settling for older technology. I would buck up and spend an extra couple hundred--you won't regret it 6 months from now. Even it if means showing the image on a painted wall for now.
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post #7 of 10
10/14/09 at 9:29am
k5james -- The new Epson 705HD is available for pre-order, now, at a price very close to your $700 number. Nobody has reviewed it yet, but it is a very bright 1280 x 800 LCD PJ with no "bells & whistles" to go wrong and has a 2 year warranty (http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog...view/#more-465).
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post #8 of 10
10/14/09 at 10:08am
k5james, you have a PM.
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post #9 of 10
10/14/09 at 10:53am
+1 for the HD65.
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post #10 of 10
10/14/09 at 11:05am
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Originally Posted by threed123 View Post

If you get new 720p, you'll be settling for older technology. I would buck up and spend an extra couple hundred--you won't regret it 6 months from now. Even it if means showing the image on a painted wall for now.

Yeah, that's the thing. This projector is going to be for watching sporting events (NFL, UFC, MLB, etc...), playing music videos during parties, gaming (Rockband) and the occasional movie.

In a few years, I'm going to upgrade to a bigger house and HT room but for now I don't think I really need up to date technology (1080p).

To give some perspective. I was blown away watching the Twins/Yankees game on my friends Panny AX200U.
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