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The Zoombox by Hasbro is a great DVD projector. Up to 60", built in speakers
and much, much more. All for less than $299 ! http://www.hasbro.com/default.cfm?pa...oduct_id=16983 |
DVD Projector
Gilligan wrote: The Zoombox by Hasbro is a great DVD projector. Up to 60", built in speakers and much, much more. All for less than $299 ! http://www.hasbro.com/default.cfm?page=browse&product_id=16983 Kinda cool for the money. RB 35s5 NY |
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Gilligan wrote: What do you think of this one: https://usm.channelonline.com/lcdexp...?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 |
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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...?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 |
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"JimC" wrote in message ... 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 Thanks! The LCDis the way to go. That rotating color wheels reminds me of some of the early versions of television. Moving parts just don't cut it. Thanks again! |
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The LCDis the way to go. That rotating color wheels reminds me of some of the early versions of television. Moving parts just don't cut it. I have DLP with the color wheel. Zero rainbow effect. If you have a light controlled room, brighter projectors are not what you want for small to medium rooms. This is a common misconception. In fact, even a low output projector like mine is often stopped down with filters. The real element of these projectors giving theatre like images is the level of true blacks....and this is where the Sanyo falls short in spite of it's greater resolution. Also remember that extra resolution is not noticeable unless you sit closer. A 4805 vs. the 720 units looks the same with a 2.1 seating distance, but the 4805's lower lumens output has it winning on most viewer tests. I have seen projectors costing 18K and none are worth watching in a partialy lit room. That's a subjective call of course. I prefer to watch my Sony LCD or now elderly Wega 36 for that. We're looking for a house (starting to look next week) and a dedicated home theatre is part of the plan. I'm using Rotel amps and processing for it along with a Canton HT speaker system and SVS subs. Revel speakers will handle music. I can't wait! RB 35s5 NY |
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"JimC" wrote in message ... 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 |
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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 |
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