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NEC LT 240k vs Benq PE7800

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mike_1972

Discussion Starter · Oct 23, 2004

Hi Folks,

I was considering to get a 240k package deal (incl screen, mounting hardware for xxxx$ .. a little more than I intended to spend originally for an Infocus 4805.. but never the less a good deal...

now.. for about the same price I should be able to snatch a PE7800 from this special going on right now.......

both have good reviews.... should I rather got with the BenQ or the NEC?

Thanks, Mike

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11of11

· #2 · Oct 25, 2004

I'm also considering these two deals. My main question concerns the brightness of the BenQ7800.

I have a room with well controlled ambient light, nevertheless, my wife

likes to have a light on occasionally.

Can eanyone comment on the relative brightness of the NEC240K and the BenQ7800 ?

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SpeedyHTPC

· #3 · Oct 25, 2004

Just going by specs..

The 7800 has a 5x colorwheel, more than 4805, more than the 240K. Isnt the 240K 2x ? This means more saturation in the colors. The 7800 sports a 210w bulb where the 4805 is 160w. 800 ANSI lumens..seems bright and good for rooms with some ambient light.

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KostaVan

· #4 · Oct 25, 2004

Lt240K will definitely put out more light then the 7800 but the question you should be asking yourself is whether you want a 4:3 image or a 16:9 image. The LT240K has a native 4:3 while 7800 is native 16:9. So your answer to this question may make up your mind.

I will be playing xbox with friends on my screen and figure a 4:3 screen is more flexible than a 16:9 which is more for just HDTV or DVD's. You can just get a larger 4:3 screen to compensate for the inches you lose and still use the extra resolution. This is just a personal preference though and differs from person to person.

Hopefully this can help you decide on which projector is better for you. Good luck!

-KV

Edit: You might also want to wait for the review from ProjectorCentral for the 7800 which should be out in the next week or two.

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SpeedyHTPC

· #5 · Oct 25, 2004

That higher light output from the 240K is from the RGBW wheel. You have to ask yourself if you want that instead of a RGBRGB wheel built for HT.

I would say you have to weigh in what is more important to you.

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11of11

· #6 · Nov 3, 2004

To follow up...

I fired up my new pe7800 last night.

In a word...Wow!

Great picture quality, and plenty bright. Seemed at least as bright

as the Mitsu 300u I borrowed from work....

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