Hd projectors

ray

hi all

i'm looking for an hd lcd projector, price range around $2'000.
any advice would be great.

best
ray

MatthewH

How bright? What is the desired throw? 720p or 1080p?

Fred

The price changes on these, I got one for 2200

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BenQ-SH960-DLP-1080P-Church-Auditorium-Home-Theater-Projector-HDMI-6000-Lumens-/360453253526?pt=US_Video_Projectors&hash=item53ecb02996

It is basic but a nice beamer.

ray

1080p and as bright and high contrast as possible. i want an lcd projector because i sometimes turn them sideways and i've heard dlp can develop problems with the color wheel. is this true?

i've found this one:
http://reviews.cnet.com/home-theater-projectors/epson-powerlite-home-cinema/4505-7858_7-35509300.html
it has a wireless hdmi hub (5020UBe). are wireless connection reliable? it would be nice to not have to lay cables...

thanks for your help
ray

MatthewH

If you're planning to use it in portrait you should be looking for a unit that specifically offers that. Even LCD units will be seriously damaged by the improper venting of heat if it is used in an orientation for which it was not designed.

Fred

This is 2400 lumens, this is ok for a small room (loungeroom) with a short throw 3.5- 4.5 and a small screen.

http://www.projectorcentral.com/Epson-PowerLite_Home_Cinema_5020UB-projection-calculator-pro.htm

Gives you a good idea.

I personally would never trust consumer grade wireless hdmi in a show, especially if it is not even a dedicated unit but included as a bonus- run the cables but even that is not guaranteed.