spec me a 720p projector for gaming + film

Ultra_Extreme · 14 Apr 2009 at 14:01

Hey guys, got a convenient white wall in my lounge and im tired of my 42" postage stamp of a TV, so been thinking about a HD DLP/LCD projector. Prices are good on some but i dont wanna end up with something that underperforms. Ive seen good performance from sub £600 units at sizes approaching 100" anyone got any reccommendations or shopping tips?

Links appreciated, must be 720p or better and must have component input as i have optical surround sound and HDMI will complicate matters.

Thanks guys

easyrider · 14 Apr 2009 at 14:08

Optoma HD700X

Cost me 399 inc

Ultra_Extreme · 14 Apr 2009 at 14:22

looks great m8, but cant find for under 530 atm which whilst a good deal would suck if it turns up at 399 again

monkeyspank · 14 Apr 2009 at 14:27

optoma hd65
infocus X9
both are DLP. LCD ones tend to cost a bit more and aren't as good unless you spend even more. Rainbow effect on DLP might annoy you, best to try one out first if you can.

Chris1712 · 14 Apr 2009 at 14:29

There are tonnes available around that pricepoint, and less second hand.

Sanyo Z4/Z5
Optoma HD65/700
InFocus X9
Panasonic AX200

lakitu · 14 Apr 2009 at 14:37

There are only two imo: Infocus X9, or the Optoma HD65. I personally own the HD65 and it's ace!

Ultra_Extreme · 14 Apr 2009 at 14:42

I went for the optoma GT-7000 but im worried now as none of you have suggested it, lol specs are the same as the HD65 as far as i can see cost about 460

Chris1712 · 14 Apr 2009 at 15:25

Add the Sanyo Z60 to the list if you can get one, fantastic LCD 720p set. Maybe even the Epson Home Cinema 720.

Personally, I prefer the flexibility of LCD sets to wonky keystone corrected DLP's

. Ofcourse, this is because my rooms is not perfectly square nor can I ceiling mount, so LCD makes things a lot easier.

chad · 15 Apr 2009 at 22:20

optoma hd65
optoma hd700x
infocus x9

w311zy · 15 Apr 2009 at 23:02

Infocus IN80 DLP 1080P Projector

5 stars WhatHifi

And i have one for sale on the Members Market

Used it for PS3, Bluray and PC gaming..... The picture is awesome. Check out the IN80 owners forum over at Avforums for some pics of this projector in action.

daz · 16 Apr 2009 at 01:15

Chris1712 said:
Personally, I prefer the flexibility of LCD sets to wonky keystone corrected DLP's .

Can you explain a bit more on this point?

Keystone correction on either LCD or DLP isn't preferable... the implementation of the actual keystone correction is down to the software an individual projector though, rather than the back-end projection technology - isn't it?

Chris1712 · 16 Apr 2009 at 01:50

daz said:
Can you explain a bit more on this point?

Keystone correction on either LCD or DLP isn't preferable... the implementation of the actual keystone correction is down to the software an individual projector though, rather than the back-end projection technology - isn't it?

I meant that the lens shift tech in LCD projectors made it easier to get a properly square image in non-perfect setups, meaning you don't have to use keystone correction.

In my situation, (Student) the chances of me being in a room the right shape, or where there's somewhere for me to nicely line up the projector are pretty slim. I'm never going to be allowed to put up shelves let alone a projector mount.

For example, at the moment my room is tiny, slightly wonky and quite thin! So I have my projector setup on a chest of drawers next to my bed, and some lens shift left/up.

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easyrider · 16 Apr 2009 at 12:02

I couldn't be happy with with my HD700 for 399

chad · 16 Apr 2009 at 13:52

hd700 & hd65 are the same

kidkhaos · 16 Apr 2009 at 14:02

easyrider said:
I couldn't be happy with with my HD700 for 399

happier

daz · 16 Apr 2009 at 14:05

Chris1712 said:
I meant that the lens shift tech in LCD projectors made it easier to get a properly square image in non-perfect setups, meaning you don't have to use keystone correction.

Why is the lens shift different in LCD and DLP projectors? The optics in the projector decide that... not the underlying back end tech?

Jfan · 16 Apr 2009 at 14:52

I'd really like one of those new 120hz projectors, that work with nvidia 3d, will be my next investment i think

Chris1712 · 16 Apr 2009 at 15:10

daz said:
Why is the lens shift different in LCD and DLP projectors? The optics in the projector decide that... not the underlying back end tech?

Perhaps I'm ill informed. Its just a mental note I had made, because I haven't seen a DLP projector with lens shift! If you look at the most popular sets, none of the DLP models have lens shift, so I assumed it was a limitation of the technology. I guess not?
The InFocus X10 for example, a modern 1080p set, one of few popular 1080p DLP sets doesn't have lens shift.
Neither do 720 sets from optoma, infocus and mitsubishi. I just was not aware of any dlp sets with lens shift.

hank · 17 Apr 2009 at 00:40

another vote for optoma hd700x here

BillHicksRIP · 17 Apr 2009 at 15:30

w311zy said:
Infocus IN80 DLP 1080P Projector 5 stars WhatHifi

And i have one for sale on the Members Market

Used it for PS3, Bluray and PC gaming..... The picture is awesome. Check out the IN80 owners forum over at Avforums for some pics of this projector in action.

How much, how old etc? Don't have access to the MM. Thx.