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So if you're truly looking for the best HD experience, prepare yourself to pay at least twice the money for a "home-theater" level projector with digital inputs.With that in mind, I have to say that running standard resolution, widescreen (or full) dvd's on this baby is more than satisfying. Easy to set up, control and with a great, sharp picture this projector has really won me over. I was sure it would look horrible at this size, but it really doesn't if you have a good feed. And good luck trying to convert a digital HD signal into an analog one.
For the price, it's a sure thing. The dual VGA (analog) inputs will easily handle a very high def image if you hook it up to a computer, but most consumer level dvd players will only output an HD signal via the HDMI (digital) port.
My ONLY complaint is that there are no digital HD inputs (DVI or HDMI). I was set up and watching movies within minutes of taking it out the box and have used it almost everyday since without a hiccup.
Also, to my surprise, we've had a great time watching web-based video on this too. In short, this projector is a joy to have.
Keep in mind that projectors in this price range are primarily built for the business consumer and are thus great for presentation work (note that this one actually comes with a coffee break feature) so are traditionally limited in HD connectivity. I did a lot of shopping around before purchasing and it seems to have paid off.
With 2000 lumens in it's brightest setting this projector works well in medium ambient light; however, we keep it set to the "Movie" mode which saves lamp life and provides for a more balanced picture. Also, I bought this one factory refurbished with a 1 year warranty - just so you know.
Who needs 643 features, this bad boy does everything you will need it to do. Unless you have more money than sense or your eyes can see things that mine don't, this is the projector for you. I run computer occasionally, but mostly DVD and Sat. This projector will have been with me for three years this coming Christmas and it is still on its first bulb and going strong. Set was a breeze, learning the controls was a breeze, and the picture is impressive even when compared to models I have seen in use that run in the $3,000 range. TV. It is versatile in the fact that it can show perfect images of 16:9 and 4:3, 4:3 if you are still not on HDTV at 16:9, or you can convert your 4:3 image to a great looking 16:9 with the touch of a button. Good luck.
But watching sports, or a good DVD, it looks awesome. It is very unforgiving of a bad signal, I assume because of how incredibly large the image is. I would recommend this projector to anyone looking to break into the projector market.
For example, I ran my son's PS2 through the VCR (yes I still have one)and played a game on it, and it looked HORRIBLE. Sure there are more expensive ones, with more features, etc., but you can't beat this one for the price. I purchased this projector about three months ago, and I have to say I LOVE IT.
I run all my video through it, sattelite tv, DVD, etc., and the only thing I have to say is that, as long as you put a good, clean signal into it, you will NOT be disappointed. I read many reviews before making my purchase, and I read a lot about fan noise, and a lot of technical jargon that I didn't understand. The bottom line is, this projector is GREAT, for the price.
I waited about six months before I got a new one. At 13 feet wide, the picture was still amazing. Sharp has really come through. Fan of computer animation. still a sore spot. Also, the further back it gets from your screen the better it gets.
Its all good. (I have a light colored wall and it works perfect. Thankfully, now I can say, go get it.The Fans are quiet, and just so you know (and this is coming for Roger Ebert) Lowering the brightness of your bulb in the settings DOES NOT lengthen the life of it. It can take anything you wanna throw at it: The Murkiness of Gladiator or Saving Private Ryan, the wild blow outs of amber and yellow in Domino, or the simplicity of lush foliage as in The Thin Red Line. The keystone is only top and bottom, so its ok to rest your projector at an up or down angle, but it needs to be close to straight on. So, if you are gonna get one or have a projector already, turn up the brightness to get its full protential.Everyone that has come to my home and watched a movie on it wants one. I have a whole wall).My last one lost quality.
The Focus is manual, but if you have it in a fixed position you shouldn't have to worry about it after one adjustment. The best price for the best quality. Its also comes ready to plug in the next generation dvd players: HD-DVD AND BLURAY.I could go on and on about it, but I wanted you all to know it has this reviewers seal of approval. Its a myth folks.
After my other one bit the dust, thanks to Alabama Powers flipping the electricity on and off and not replacing it when I nicely pointed out that they had killed it. Which is what I wanted anyway.The Picture: Stunning. Not some of them, All of them. Our local tweeter store had a display set up for a 6000 dollar projector and friends, mine is just as good. Thats a huge characteristic. I have waited several months to review it, just to make sure I didn't mislead any of you, my Amazon friends. remember in Back to the Future 2 when future Marty has a tv in the window shade.
Folks this bad boy is outstanding.I used to own the (NEC VT47 Digital Video Projector) and this one blows it out of the water. ToyStory and Finding Nemo are terrific on this thing. This is the best projector for the price. I have watched several months worth of tv and atleast a hundred movies through it, and have yet to see it deminish in quality. I have been studying and demo-ing projectors for years: Prices, resolution (the horizontal and vertical lines that make up the detail) and the lumens (The brightness of the bulb. Typically in a dark room 1300-1500 is plenty) all the specs.After all the search, and finally getting my hands on it, I am so pleased with my decision. ~saos~
The replacement bulbs are expensive at over $300.00 each on-line. Unfortunately, the DLP light only lasts about 3 months of 2-3 hours of TV a day. I just returned my second projector in 6 months. I replaced my TV with this projector & have loved the larger than life images and great quality. If you don't mind replacing the bulb every three months & the cost that goes along with it, it's a great projector.
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