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need advice: projector < $1k
Hi, I was wondering if I could get some adviace on a projectore under $1000. I don't know much about projectors and stuff. I will be using it mostly with movies and xbox 360. From what I've seen so far, I suppose I want something with a component input to hd my xbox? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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i heard that DLP is better than LCD (Sanyo Z2 is LCD, but its still good) i would also recommend the Z2 but for $300 more u can get the Z3 which i heard is way better.
the z2 is definitely interesting... looking around for prices tho and it seems like its at the absolute limit of my budget.... lol.. i guess i just have to look around some more.. thanks again for ur thoughts/opinions/facts.....
oh.. another question i have is would i be connecting the xbox360 via vga cables or component cables.. is there a big difference between them?
i've also been looking into infocus x1a and x2.. any opinions on those for xbox360?
i've also been looking into infocus x1a and x2.. any opinions on those for xbox360?
No point in getting a 4:3 presentation model that has a 2X speed color wheel for your widescreen Xbox 360.
Infocus will deliver 3 new models January 15th.
Nothing wrong with using a 854x480 model Infocus SP4805/Optoma H31 either.
Granted these are both ED or HD compatible so how they do HD or look is kinda revelant to how far you plan on sitting and how big of an image you want.
The 1280x720 models will deffinitly look better close up but from a distance its about equal.
IMO the contrast and picture quality of the Z2 cannot match any of the lower resolution 854x480 DLP models.
Infocus will deliver 3 new models January 15th.
Nothing wrong with using a 854x480 model Infocus SP4805/Optoma H31 either.
Granted these are both ED or HD compatible so how they do HD or look is kinda revelant to how far you plan on sitting and how big of an image you want.
The 1280x720 models will deffinitly look better close up but from a distance its about equal.
IMO the contrast and picture quality of the Z2 cannot match any of the lower resolution 854x480 DLP models.
gateguy,
You also may want to take a look at their existing models. The SP5000 is an LCD projector, but it is HD, and would probably work out great for waht you want. It's pretty tough talking about these on the forum when pricing is a main concern, as we can't post anything other than MSRP.
Shoot me an e-mail or PM if you want.
You also may want to take a look at their existing models. The SP5000 is an LCD projector, but it is HD, and would probably work out great for waht you want. It's pretty tough talking about these on the forum when pricing is a main concern, as we can't post anything other than MSRP.
Shoot me an e-mail or PM if you want.
definitely leaning towards z2 right now....
I think you should also look at the Sharp XR-10X... It could be just what you are looking for....
Do a search for it either here or on google
Do a search for it either here or on google
As a Z2 owner I can highly recommend it for your application and price range. I paid twice that much about 18 months ago and still considered it a bargain.... 
Don't choose DLP over LCD because "someone here said so". In the higher priced PJs it is probably the case, but in the lower level I prefer LCD. DLP in these ranges often comes with eye strain, or worse. I used to get headaches with DLP and while I don't get those anymore my eyes STING like the dickens for the first 1/2 hour or so. Check them out. They are two different pictures. Whichever way you go you are going to be KNOCKED OUT by what you can get for $1000.
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hrmm im not sure if the z2's 800 lumens is gonna be enough for me... i will probably use my living room, which is pretty dark with the blinds/shades... but still.... hrmm... xr-10x is sounding good now... lol.... ahhhh
| Originally Posted by edwardr132 I think you should also look at the Sharp XR-10X... It could be just what you are looking for.... Do a search for it either here or on google |
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Don't waste your time with a 4:3 business projector with a slow colour wheel and no digital/HDCP input. Such a projector will not support encrypted HDTV or copy-protected DVDs.
The HT market is 16:9, digital and HDCP. There are lots of good options and dedicated home-theatre projectors available to you in your price range without deliberately sacrificing capability and compatibility at the outset!
I also suggest you do some reading on 'calibrated brightness' versus the lumens specs made by many manufacturers; some of them, particularily the business projectors, rate their brightness in flame-thrower mode (ie. PowerPoint in bright rooms) instead of home theatre or movie mode.
| Originally Posted by gateguy xr-10x is sounding good |
The HT market is 16:9, digital and HDCP. There are lots of good options and dedicated home-theatre projectors available to you in your price range without deliberately sacrificing capability and compatibility at the outset!
I also suggest you do some reading on 'calibrated brightness' versus the lumens specs made by many manufacturers; some of them, particularily the business projectors, rate their brightness in flame-thrower mode (ie. PowerPoint in bright rooms) instead of home theatre or movie mode.
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Don't waste your time with a 4:3 business projector with a slow colour wheel and no digital/HDCP input. Such a projector will not support encrypted HDTV or copy-protected DVDs.
The HT market is 16:9, digital and HDCP. There are lots of good options and dedicated home-theatre projectors available to you in your price range without deliberately sacrificing capability and compatibility at the outset!
I also suggest you do some reading on 'calibrated brightness' versus the lumens claims made by many manufacturers; some of them, particularily the business projectors, rate their brightness in flame-thrower mode (ie. PowerPoint in bright rooms) instead of home theatre or movie mode.
The actual, calibrated brightness is often half of the spec. Infocus is unique in the market in that they spec their projectors in calibrated movie mode - for example, the Infocus SP4805 spec'd at 600 lumens is one of the brightest projectors around! Many SP4805 owners actually use a filter to drop the brightness in half to get 'Hollywood' standard image brightness.
| Originally Posted by gateguy xr-10x is sounding good |
The HT market is 16:9, digital and HDCP. There are lots of good options and dedicated home-theatre projectors available to you in your price range without deliberately sacrificing capability and compatibility at the outset!
I also suggest you do some reading on 'calibrated brightness' versus the lumens claims made by many manufacturers; some of them, particularily the business projectors, rate their brightness in flame-thrower mode (ie. PowerPoint in bright rooms) instead of home theatre or movie mode.
The actual, calibrated brightness is often half of the spec. Infocus is unique in the market in that they spec their projectors in calibrated movie mode - for example, the Infocus SP4805 spec'd at 600 lumens is one of the brightest projectors around! Many SP4805 owners actually use a filter to drop the brightness in half to get 'Hollywood' standard image brightness.
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yeah didnt notice the 4:3 to 16:9 difference between the two projectors.... :/ any other recommendations??
any thoughts on the Infocus sp5000 for my needs?
| Originally Posted by cavu Don't waste your time with a 4:3 business projector with a slow colour wheel and no digital/HDCP input. Such a projector will not support encrypted HDTV or copy-protected DVDs. The HT market is 16:9, digital and HDCP. There are lots of good options and dedicated home-theatre projectors available to you in your price range without deliberately sacrificing capability and compatibility at the outset! I also suggest you do some reading on 'calibrated brightness' versus the lumens claims made by many manufacturers; some of them, particularily the business projectors, rate their brightness in flame-thrower mode (ie. PowerPoint in bright rooms) instead of home theatre or movie mode. The actual, calibrated brightness is often half of the spec. Infocus is unique in the market in that they spec their projectors in calibrated movie mode - for example, the Infocus SP4805 spec'd at 600 lumens is one of the brightest projectors around! Many SP4805 owners actually use a filter to drop the brightness in half to get 'Hollywood' standard image brightness. |
yeah didnt notice the 4:3 to 16:9 difference between the two projectors.... :/ any other recommendations??
any thoughts on the Infocus sp5000 for my needs?
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