[tahustvedt]

I'm considering this PJ for my first but I would like to know if it can be ceiling-mounted. I don't want to use the digital keystone correction and ruin the image. How does it compare to the VPL-CS3? They use the same lamp and panels, don't they? Can the CS3 receive progressive signals? I want to take advantage of my progressive scan DVD-player.


Thanks


TAH

 

[tahustvedt]

I just downloaded the user manual for the VPL-HS1 and the CS3.


The HS1 does not use the same bulb as the CS3, the HS1 bulb is cheaper to replace. The manual does not mention anything about ceiling-mounting. When is SONY going to learn that ceiling mounting is important in HT (well, it is to me)?


It seems that the CS3 is not able to recieve progressive scan. It does however, recieve interlaced component.


The price difference between the two here in Norway is about $600. This might be the determining factor when I decide. It would be nice to have the option of progressive scan as with the HS1 but the lower price of the CS3 is tempting.


Any suggestions?


TAH

 

[TotallyODD]

Any particular reason your only looking at sony models?

 

[tahustvedt]

Price!


They cost less than any other brand in Norway. Do you have any suggestions for similarly priced projectors I should look for?


TAH

 

[TotallyODD]

I'm afraid the best I can do is give the Australian situation


Here, the NEC vt 540 (which i ended up getting) goes for a few hundred dollars more than the retail price of the cineza ($6400 vs 5999). For that, I got a brighter image and higher resolution (but with less design flair and a slightly larger package).


The vpl-cs3 is a touch over $4000.


I also looked at a couple of xga dlps for around 7300 (nec lt150 and davis x16).

 

[tahustvedt]

Thanks. I'll try to find a NEC-dealer.


TAH

 

[tahustvedt]

Hmm...


The VT-540 cost twice as much as the CS3. It looks good though. I really want one that can be ceiling-mounted.


TAH

 

[TotallyODD]

Should have also mentioned the vt440, which is the svga version of the 540. Its around $2000 cheaper than the 540 here, but personally, I was willing to pay more to move up to xga.