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"JimC" wrote in message
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Although probably overkill for most sailboats, if you're
interested in
getting a state-of-the-art, 720p HD quality projector at a
reasonable
price (around $2,000 or less), you might want to look at
the new
Panasonic PT-AX100 and the Sanyo PLV-Z5. Both are LCD
projectors, so
they have no rotating color wheel. Check out the reviews
on
www.projectorcentral.com (see excerpts below). I have
last year's Sanyo
(the PLV-Z4), and the picture, projected on a 92-inch
screen, is
spectacular. (No, it's not installed in my Mac 26M.)

Jim

Panasonic PT-AX100 vs. Sanyo PLV-Z5
Evan Powell, October 13, 2006
ProjectorCentral.com

"This year the head-to-head rivalry is between the
Panasonic PT-AX100U
and the Sanyo PLV-Z5, both of which are native 1280x720
resolution LCD
home theater projectors selling for under $2,000. I have
no idea who
will win the World Series, but when it comes to home
theater projectors,
we have no shortage of prognostications."


"The big advantage of the Panasonic PT-AX100U over the
Sanyo PLV-Z5 is
its much higher lumen output potential. You can bump it up
to 1400 ANSI
lumens or more for a bright image in moderate ambient
light for a
SuperBowl party. You can set it to Vivid Cinema and get
over 800 ANSI
lumens, which is enough to successfully fill a very large
screen, say
150" diagonal or more, in a dark viewing space. In ambient
light, the
contrast advantage of the Z5 over the AX100U becomes
irrelevant. If you
are planning to do a lot of viewing in ambient light, the
AX100U is
clearly the stronger choice."

"On the other hand, if your objective is to obtain maximum
image quality
in a dark theater environment, the Sanyo PLV-Z5 is the
stronger
alternative. If we did not need the lumen power of the
AX100U, we would
definitely choose the PLV-Z5 due to its higher contrast,
lower digital
noise level, and sharper image. Additional attractions are
its lower
price and three year warranty coverage—the AX100U comes
standard with a
one year warranty."

"Either way, these are two outstanding home theater
projectors that
represent the best of a long line of widescreen LCD
products from
Panasonic and Sanyo. Both of them are impressive in their
own rights and
we enthusiastically recommend either one depending upon
your anticipated
viewing needs."






Capt. Rob wrote:
Gilligan wrote:

What do you think of this one:


https://usm.channelonline.com/lcdexp...hproducts/Prod
ucts/Overview/?id=M002959426

Thanks!




I haven't seen it in action, but Optoma is a leader in
the lower end
market along with In Focus. Just keep in mind that these
projectors are
fragile. I've got 230 hours on mine so far with no
problems, but out of
5 people with the same unit (that I know personally) two
had color
wheel failures. Maybe it was a problem that's been
worked out. I plan
to upgrade mine in about 6 months or so.


RB
35s5
NY

The Boob's home theater.

http://www.higherfi.com/mlboom.jpg


35s5 for posers.

Once you have a projector you can never go back to a regular TV. People
who don't own them have no idea of how great they are. As one review
said, it's like having a giant plasma TV and better. My screen, nearly
10 feet across, is fantastic. There are no rainbows (at least no one
has seen them yet) and SD is not visible unless you sit 1.1. Having a
clunky TV is just a waste of space. Thursday is movie night here during
the winter. Watching The World's Fastest Indian or Star Wars...simply
amazing. And you can have a good starter setup for under 2K, or a more
advanced one for just under 3K. About the only downside is that ambient
light really needs to be shut out.



RB
35s5
NY

"Capt" Rob wrote:
Once you have a projector you can never go back to a regular TV.

Is that a law in NY?


.... People
who don't own them have no idea of how great they are.

You have to "own" one? What if you just watch one at a
friend's house, wouldn't that give you an idea how "great"
they are?



.... As one review
said, it's like having a giant plasma TV and better.

What if one is just not that interested in TV? Some people
can find their own entertainment, or better yet, actually
participate in the world going on around them.

DSK

or better yet, actually
participate in the world going on around them.

DSK



Vrrrrooooooooom!!!!



Bwahahahahhahahahaha!



RB
35s5
NY

What if one is just not that interested in TV?



You have no interest in concerts, dance, cinema, nature,
documentaries???
Oh.
What a surprise. The trailer trash doesn't partake in film.

For those with an interest in any of the above, a home theatre system
with a projector is great fun. We watched Anne Sophie Mutter last
night. I've also seen her live, but the DVD was far better because we
could see her more closely and the sound is far better.
Now...let me guess! Doug thinks we should all play the violin ourselves
and not bother listening to such a master, right? And don't even get me
started on the awesome Pink Floyd DVD!
Doug, you're one of those losers who thinks owning a home theatre means
watching Mork and Mindy reruns. Get yourself a copy of Magnolia and
open your tiny little mind to the performing arts.
Tomorrow is a BAD WEATHER....Our feature presentation: Remains of the
Day. Did you ever read that, Doug? Oh, yeah...I'm pretty sure Doug has
never heard of Kazuo Ishiguro.


RB
35s5
NY

Doug, for some there is no life beyond the screen in front of them.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"DSK" wrote in message
.. .
"Capt" Rob wrote:
Once you have a projector you can never go back to a regular TV.

Is that a law in NY?


.... People
who don't own them have no idea of how great they are.

You have to "own" one? What if you just watch one at a friend's house,
wouldn't that give you an idea how "great" they are?



.... As one review
said, it's like having a giant plasma TV and better.

What if one is just not that interested in TV? Some people can find their
own entertainment, or better yet, actually participate in the world going
on around them.

DSK

Doug, don't be mean, Bob is very PROUD of his TV.

SBV


"DSK" wrote in message
.. .
"Capt" Rob wrote:
Once you have a projector you can never go back to a
regular TV.

Is that a law in NY?


.... People
who don't own them have no idea of how great they are.

You have to "own" one? What if you just watch one at a
friend's house, wouldn't that give you an idea how "great"
they are?



.... As one review
said, it's like having a giant plasma TV and better.

What if one is just not that interested in TV? Some people
can find their own entertainment, or better yet, actually
participate in the world going on around them.

DSK

Doug, don't be mean, Bob is very PROUD of his TV.



Yep....I did the installation and proper tweaking of the system myself.
I know people who for installers and my setup looks better!


RB
35s5
NY

Capt. Rob wrote:
Once you have a projector you can never go back to a regular TV. People
who don't own them have no idea of how great they are. As one review
said, it's like having a giant plasma TV and better. My screen, nearly
10 feet across, is fantastic. There are no rainbows (at least no one
has seen them yet) and SD is not visible unless you sit 1.1. Having a
clunky TV is just a waste of space. Thursday is movie night here during
the winter. Watching The World's Fastest Indian or Star Wars...simply
amazing. And you can have a good starter setup for under 2K, or a more
advanced one for just under 3K. About the only downside is that ambient
light really needs to be shut out.



RB
35s5
NY


I have to agree with Capt. Rob. - An HD front projector with a good
surround sound system and good HD program material is spectacular. And
HD DVDs are on the market. I replaced a fairly high-end 64-inch HDTV
rear projection set with the Sanyo front projector and 92-inch screen,
and I wouldn't want to go back. - (Although the rear projection set was
brighter and could be viewed without turning down the lights.}

The SOTA is improving rapidly, and it's likely that there will be 1080p
front projectors with LED light sources at reasonable prices (under
$3,000) in a year or so. Three-chip DSL (without the rotating color
wheel) seems to be the best approach.

Jim