Front Projector Choice...


I was thinking about 60" plasma or 70"DLP/LCD rear projection, but decided to go with front projector this time...

The two I'm considering is Infocus Screenplay 7200 and BenQ 8700(+)... I guess these are pretty much almost top of the line from Infocus and BenQ. I think I can grab these at around $3500-4000 these days.

What are the competitors to these? other althernatives?
What brands are considered one step up?

Any general comments on front projectors?
eandylee

Showing 1 response by cytocycle

Both are excellent The Benq is a short throw projector and it is a louder 30+dB so Ceiling mounting will be required, I think it supports PIP. The 8700+ is similar to the 7205 I believe as the 7200 has the HD2 chip instead of the newer HD2+ but in all honesty they both are amazing. I went with the Optoma H76 (or now the H77) which is 25db quiet and offers vertical lens tilt and is a longer throw pj, so I could shoot it from behind my couch on a stand.

The new LCD's are pretty amazing but not sealed (so dust blobs can be a problem) Panasonic 700 model that was just released is the LCD equivelent and can be had for $2199 new (retails for $2999).

My screen captures of screen don't do it justice at all.. I can't seam to figure out how to take a picture of my screen and have it turn out like it does.

www.projectorcentral.com for all the facts.
www.avsforum.com to really ask that question and get answers.

A 100" DLP projection kicks any 60-70" screen.. make sure you get a good source and run it DVI to get the best!