You're probably wondering "why in the world are you comparing two sub four figure PJ's to one that's doesn't even belong in this sub forum you psycho?!!?!?!?!"
My question is do you guys really think these 3LCD PJ's are worth 3x the price of these new sub $1,000 1080p PJ's? Are the picture's REALLY that much nicer?
Contrast is much higher it seems, lumens seems about the same, uniformity might be a difference of 10-15%...
Projector People's Comparison
This is what PJ People have to say:
"What are these new low-priced 1080p projectors missing? For starters, the new projectors don’t specify the 120hz frame rate that really set the Sanyo PLV3000, Epson Home Cinema 6500 UB and Panasonic PT-AE3000U apart from the entry level home theater projectors. There is also no lens shift or power zoom, which could arguably be considered a necessary feature for the DIY projector installer. But for $999, you might be willing to get creative in the way you mount your projector. We will be doing more comparison as the new units roll in. Stay tuned!"
So if a person doesn't care about 120hz, isn't that the 'big' selling point of these ~$3K PJ's?
can someone explain why lens shift or power zoom would make a difference to the DIY installer?
if you're willing to DIY and do whatever to try to make the picture look good/focused?
I do apologize if I sound like a newb, I've never owned a PJ before. I could find the funds for the ~$3,000 PJ's but I'm wondering if you guys think they are really worth 3X the price of these new budget 1080p PJ's. I'd rather not spend 3X the price for 120hz, zoom that I could set up once and leave it, and just a tad better in quality though.
thanks!
My question is do you guys really think these 3LCD PJ's are worth 3x the price of these new sub $1,000 1080p PJ's? Are the picture's REALLY that much nicer?
Contrast is much higher it seems, lumens seems about the same, uniformity might be a difference of 10-15%...
Projector People's Comparison
This is what PJ People have to say:
"What are these new low-priced 1080p projectors missing? For starters, the new projectors don’t specify the 120hz frame rate that really set the Sanyo PLV3000, Epson Home Cinema 6500 UB and Panasonic PT-AE3000U apart from the entry level home theater projectors. There is also no lens shift or power zoom, which could arguably be considered a necessary feature for the DIY projector installer. But for $999, you might be willing to get creative in the way you mount your projector. We will be doing more comparison as the new units roll in. Stay tuned!"
So if a person doesn't care about 120hz, isn't that the 'big' selling point of these ~$3K PJ's?
can someone explain why lens shift or power zoom would make a difference to the DIY installer?

I do apologize if I sound like a newb, I've never owned a PJ before. I could find the funds for the ~$3,000 PJ's but I'm wondering if you guys think they are really worth 3X the price of these new budget 1080p PJ's. I'd rather not spend 3X the price for 120hz, zoom that I could set up once and leave it, and just a tad better in quality though.
thanks!