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-(Xyphox)-

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Hey Everyone,
I am looking for a decent projector and want to keep it under $600
Any suggestions?
 
for under $600 you may get lucky and win one on ebay with a broken bulb and find a cheap bulb. But other than that there is nothing worth spending the money on for $600.
 
Def. be looking for a used 720p model with a bulb that has life left on it. Remember that bulbs are $200-300 each, so it's not like buying a TV. Biz class projectors are usually ok for basic TV watching and games, but you will not get high quality for movies. Too bad Woot doesn't sell those Infocus leftovers anymore.

Also, Lumenlab... fresnel lenses... LOL.
 
For $800, you can get the wonderfully reviewed Optoma HD70 (native 720p). Other than that, I wouldn't waste my time.
 
i just won an auction recently for a sharp xr-1s which does 1080i through its vga, i have it hooked up to my pc and xbox 360 and it looks amazing. everyone who comes over is shocked when they see it and even more shocked when i tell them how much i spent compared to there $1000 LCD's. Tommorow ill post pics of my setup.
 
I'm glad you are happy with your PJ blaster...but sorry, 800x600 is nothing compared to 1280x720p. I can't even remotely argue that one in your favor.

And no, your PJ doesn't do 1080i...it just accepts it.
 
Its for business mettings to put power points on, not like i need anything fancy. My dell Rep is getting me a good deal on it, and i cant spend lots of money on it...
 
-(Xyphox)- said:
Its for business mettings to put power points on, not like i need anything fancy. My dell Rep is getting me a good deal on it, and i cant spend lots of money on it...
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Well, that my friend is totally different. But since you posted in the Home Theater section, we all assumed it would be for watching TV, DVDs, and HD content; not displaying archaic PowerPoint charts.

Any cheap projector will be fine for a business application.
 
vischo said:
Well, that my friend is totally different. But since you posted in the Home Theater section, we all assumed it would be for watching TV, DVDs, and HD content; not displaying archaic PowerPoint charts.

Any cheap projector will be fine for a business application.
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ahh my bad :p
 
Just make sure it has high lumens for business applications, light output is everything, no need to be closing blinds and having people fall asleep at the meetings.
 
ya, kinda wrong section maybe, HT projectors are completely backwards from what you require in a business unit.
 
I have a panasonic PT 700 i'll sell you for $100(you pay shipping). Bulb works but it will need to be replaced soon.
 
-(Xyphox)- said:
its 3000 lumens
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That number is a lie. One of the great horrible issues with PJ specs. It is 3000 lumens on a new bulb with an image and PJ settings which are tuned to maximize that value. And even then, they may have done a dance and sacrified a kitten to baby Jesus.
 
the business projo's have white segments in the color wheel as well, which boosts the hell out of the lumens compared to a regular dlp.
 
Trepidati0n said:
That number is a lie. One of the great horrible issues with PJ specs. It is 3000 lumens on a new bulb with an image and PJ settings which are tuned to maximize that value. And even then, they may have done a dance and sacrified a kitten to baby Jesus.
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That was a funny line, but i am sure it will work just fine
 
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