New Epson EH TW3000

swiftpete · 04-01-2009, 12:41 PM

I thought the price was supposed to be 1299 not 3000? There are some wires crossed somewhere along the line.

I've emailed epson about when it will appear and am just waiting for response now. The closest pj to this one currently available seems to be the epson 2800. Its not as well specced but still looks good, thats about 1250ish though and no reviews anywhere that I've found.

duke748 · 04-01-2009, 1:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasabi

If Epson Uk could have sold the TW3000 for £2k, I would not hesitate to spend another £500 instead off hw10, but at double the price effectively, its not twice as good as the sony.

wasabi

I share the confusion elsewhere on model numbers and UK equivalents.

Currently have the Sony and the Panny 3000 on my shortlist - If the TW3000 hits around that price and not it's model number in stirling i.e. 3,000 GBP then it will be on my radar.

You can see that price is always a factor in purchases. The US avsforum has around around ten times the posters on the Panny AE3000 thread where it is a bit cheaper then the Sony. Contrast that with this forum where the Sony is at a keen price and seems to be leading the way here.

quantumAV · 04-01-2009, 2:14 PM

The TW5000 is the £3k projector and the TW5800 will be £3500.

I don't have a price on the TW3000 as I believe it will not be available to us and is going to be sold exclusively through one chain of stores.

swiftpete · 04-01-2009, 2:17 PM

It is available in Australia and I checked the price. It roughly converts to 1300ish including delivery. I don't really want to buy from oz personally though.

swiftpete · 04-01-2009, 8:02 PM

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Originally Posted by QuantumUK

The TW5000 is the £3k projector and the TW5800 will be £3500.

I don't have a price on the TW3000 as I believe it will not be available to us and is going to be sold exclusively through one chain of stores.

You have any idea who they are?

The closest projector I can find to this on the US website is the epson powerlite home cinema 6100. I'm not sure if it is the same thing as the 3000 but with the US name. There are reviews and general positive feedback about for that one. Is that the same one? The specs appear to be the same.

quantumAV · 05-01-2009, 6:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Cooper

So the above are wholly new models for the UK/Europe????

TW5800 is UK only, not sure about the TW5000.

Spec here :-
Epson EH-TW5800 Home Cinema 3LCD Projector - Quantum Electronics (UK) Limited

Only difference is the TW5800 has 5 year warranty and unlimited lamp changes during the 5 years and a Saturday service (compared to 3 year warranty of the TW5000).

Should be available from end of next week although not 100% confirmed.

quantumAV · 09-01-2009, 5:34 PM

TW5800 and TW5000 have finally hit the UK. I still haven't heard anything about the TW3000 or TW3800 though

3rdDegree · 12-01-2009, 2:35 PM

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Originally Posted by QuantumUK

TW5800 and TW5000 have finally hit the UK.

Where? Any suppliers I've checked are still waiting for it.

duke748 · 12-01-2009, 3:02 PM

Home Entertainment Audio Visual Systems - Quantum Electronics (UK) Limited at a guess

quantumAV · 12-01-2009, 4:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 3rdDegree

Where? Any suppliers I've checked are still waiting for it.

They arrived at the distributor on Friday and we have our first ones coming tomorrow. Both versions are available for delivery this week at the moment. Limited stocks available though at the Distributor on this first drop. In fact I think only 18 TW5800's arrived on friday.

josephaedrus · 21-04-2009, 9:24 AM

These are now available from Dixons and PC World for £1200...

Epson EH-TW3000 1080p HD Ready LCD Projector - cheap Projectors - Dixons.co.uk

I believe they are identical to the US Epson 6100, but would appreciate confirmation.

Mconnect · 21-04-2009, 8:34 PM

Yeah it is, I found a discount code too and got it for 1175. It arrived on Saturday and although I haven't had a chance to properly calibrate it, it looks good!

Will be posting pics soon!

josephaedrus · 22-04-2009, 11:42 AM

Yep, picking up mine today. I'd appreciate any advice / tips from those one step ahead of me. E.g. anyone found a good ceiling mount? What screen are you using?

Ivon · 24-04-2009, 2:18 PM

HI Joseph...I just bought the TW2800...yes yes I know TW3000 better..cheaper..

but hey the UK is not very good at returns...and unfortunately I've got the TW2800 now

But all in all great projector and u may want to check out my other post on Mitsubishi HC5500- best deal and Logitech Z5500 speakers ??

More than happy to answer any questions u may have !

josephaedrus · 24-04-2009, 2:36 PM

Ivon,

Thanks a lot. Good to hear your happy with he 2800, it's almost the same spec wise anyway. (In fact, one projector outlet has suggested it has newer technology than the TW3000, but I'm not sure that's correct)

Anyway, i'm looking for a screen now so any advice that way would be welcome. I think I'll get a 120". But i am a bit worried about the white walls in the room so think i need a high contract grey, in order to direct less light against those walls and more towards the audience.

What do you think?

josephaedrus · 26-04-2009, 9:57 AM

So tried my TW3000 last night and very happy with. I felt the quality projected on a sheet compared well with my friends X10 so looking forward to getting the screen now. Still can't decide if i need a HC Grey.

Also, anyone got any experience in ceilling mounting projectors. My mate suggests you can power them through a halogen ceiling light connection if you remove the transformer. Anyone got any experience of this as cabling if going to prove a bit of a challenge.