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Your mission, should you choose to accept it.
Find the following features, all in 1 device:
-LED/Laser front projector
-1080p or higher resolution
-more than 1000 lumens (preferably over 2000)
-cost only has to be below $4,000
GO!
P.S.
Viewsonic Pro9000 is currently the leading candidate
Unless Viewsonic has increased their quality with their projector components. I would stay far away from them.
Good to know. If there's no other options, I might end up having to wait a couple more years. It's taking too damn long for LED tech to improve on lumen quality, and I'm not going to settle for a conventional bulb.
I wish I had room in my house for a projector. I haven't looked at them in the four years since buying my house, I had no idea they had LEDs in them!
Biggest problem for me is being overseas. Even if i wanted a 55", no freaking way I can get that shipped here without paying a grand in shipping fees. I tried 2 years ago during black friday; shipping it would have cost more than the TV itself.
The point of LED/Laser is that LED--as of yet--isn't really bright enough on its own (compared to conventional projector illumination), but the laser does help with that. The big advantage is that instead of 2000-5000 hour bulbs, we're talking 20,000-30,000 hour LEDs. So it's entirely possible that you never have to replace it.
I've never had to replace a TV or projector bulb in my life. Probably a combination of I don't spend me life in front of the TV and I tend to upgrade every 2 or 3 years.
How about the different voltage issue? If you buy one that works in Europe, it'll be useless when you get back to the land of real football.Quote:
Originally Posted by IPD
I'm already IN the land of REAL FOOTBALL. I'm looking for something hopefully dual-voltage (like my existing TV, my laptops, etc) so that when I get back to 'muricah, I don't have to sweat it.
Panasonic SOLID SHINE PT-RZ470UK 1-Chip DLP Projector PT-RZ470UK
Actually this is a little cheaper: Panasonic HD DLP LED Projector - PT-RZ470UK
AWESOME! That's right up my alley. I'm gonna have to look at some reviews, but that may just be the ticket. Looking into it.
I'll take any other suggestions! :)
The Viewsonic Pro9000 is the ONLY candidate meeting your criteria. (EDIT: I just saw dbest's recommendation. It appears that does meet your criteria. I still think there's more benefit to just going with a cheaper conventional projector light source.)Quote:
Originally Posted by IPD
Frankly, I think you should just scrap the idea of getting LED/Laser light in a projector. Most projectors using that technology are the business/conference type projectors, and most do not offer 1080P resolution. There are very good sub $1000 1080P projectors out there now that meet your resolution and brightness requirements, and with a price point of $850 for one like the Epson 2030, with a lamp life of 5000 hours and 2000 lumens, you don't need to buy another bulb. By the time you'd need to, just buy a newer projector.
I've decided to hold off a bit longer. I have a feeling that 4k projectors will be down the pike soon...and a lot more selection for laser/LED. If my current 37" TV conks out, it's not that expensive (relatively) to buy a 50"-class LED tv replacement. I think I'll hold out until I find something that I REALLY, REALLY want. Unfortunately, projectors are usually snubbed by black-friday sales; and this year was no different.