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Hello all. New to the projector world althoug I've popped into AVS forum from time to time when researching other AV purchases.
I am ready to pull the trigger on a projector and will use it for the ocasional movie (inside and outside) as well as a ball game from time to time. I was looking at the Epson 8350 for about $1300 at BB but am intruiged with the possiblity of picking up a Marantz VP4001 (for about $600 with a 142 hrs on the bulb) and saving some money.
I know that I can p/u a new 720p DLP unit for around the same price although it seems the color wheel speed of the Marantz (at 5x), is faster than new units in this price range. I am wondering if getting an older but higher end at the time unit would be a better route.
I know there are many threads relating to used versus new projector purchases but I am looking on specific feedback as it relates to the VP 4001.
Looking for opinions on going this route. Thanks.
Jamie
I am ready to pull the trigger on a projector and will use it for the ocasional movie (inside and outside) as well as a ball game from time to time. I was looking at the Epson 8350 for about $1300 at BB but am intruiged with the possiblity of picking up a Marantz VP4001 (for about $600 with a 142 hrs on the bulb) and saving some money.
I know that I can p/u a new 720p DLP unit for around the same price although it seems the color wheel speed of the Marantz (at 5x), is faster than new units in this price range. I am wondering if getting an older but higher end at the time unit would be a better route.
I know there are many threads relating to used versus new projector purchases but I am looking on specific feedback as it relates to the VP 4001.
Looking for opinions on going this route. Thanks.
Jamie
