[The_Wizard]

I am about to start looking for a new projector, hopefully 1080p but i thought i would ask you chaps first. Pretty sure this will have been asked before but prices change and new models always being released so......1080p for £1000? or would i be better sticking with a good quality 720p?. I have a 100" screen with a gain of 1.2 and the throw distance will be about 4.6m. It will mainly be used for films (HD) and xbox 360.TV will be left to the 42" LCD.
Chris

[weyland-yutani]

sanyo z700 is below £1000 and has good reviews. whichever 1080p pj you choose be prepared to seat a monster as they are all massive. think AV receiver size.

[The_Wizard]

Originally Posted by weyland-yutani

sanyo z700 is below £1000 and has good reviews. whichever 1080p pj you choose be prepared to seat a monster as they are all massive. think AV receiver size.

Really?, i have only had a brief look and found the HD800x and X10.

[anibap]

I would suggest the X10 if you don't see rainbows. Wonderful PJ. You need to work out the measurements first as it uses a long throw and high offset.

[The_Wizard]

Originally Posted by anibap

I would suggest the X10 if you don't see rainbows. Wonderful PJ. You need to work out the measurements first as it uses a long throw and high offset.

Its your fault i am looking for a 1080p in the first place after seeing your screenshots in the IN80 thread .
Still debating with myself whether to just go and get one on finance

[TheHobbit]

I've got the 1080p Sanyo Z700 and its VERY impressive for 980 quid, and very flexible in positioning. It replaced an old Infocus and I would have gone with the IN80 myself but its more limited placement would have caused me problems.

The Sanyo, like the Infocus, is a big bugger.

I think a 1080 at a grand will produce a better PQ than a 720, but if your're not displaying BDs (and have no plan to) then 720 would probably be fine.

[hums60]

Originally Posted by TheHobbit

I've got the 1080p Sanyo Z700 and its VERY impressive for 980 quid, and very flexible in positioning. It replaced an old Infocus and I would have gone with the IN80 myself but its more limited placement would have caused me problems.

The Sanyo, like the Infocus, is a big bugger.

I think a 1080 at a grand will produce a better PQ than a 720, but if your're not displaying BDs (and have no plan to) then 720 would probably be fine.

Hi what infocus did you replace with this ?
And have you noticed a big difference
Thanks

[TheHobbit]

Originally Posted by hums60

Hi what infocus did you replace with this ?
And have you noticed a big difference
Thanks

The Z700 replaced an Infocus X1 I have had since 2002, the improvement is like night and day, better in every way, resolution, blacks, pin sharp - and I was very impressed with the X1 when i got it.

For less then a grand the 700 is a steal

Cheers

Mark

[hums60]

Originally Posted by TheHobbit

The Z700 replaced an Infocus X1 I have had since 2002, the improvement is like night and day, better in every way, resolution, blacks, pin sharp - and I was very impressed with the X1 when i got it.

For less then a grand the 700 is a steal

Cheers

Mark

Cheers mark i've had an in72, in76 and hd65 hoping i'm going to see a big difference
Also them 3 where DLP how i'm making the right move to LCD

[The_Wizard]

Is the Z700 still considered a downgrade to the Z2000?

[hums60]

Originally Posted by The_Wizard

Is the Z700 still considered a downgrade to the Z2000?

I'm not sure if it's a downgrade

The differences between the Z700 and the Z2000 are these:

• The Z700 is a bit lower in lower contrast due to the use of organic LCD panels vs. the inorganic panels in the Z2000.

• Different physical iris mechanism.

• HDMI has been upgraded from version 1.3a to 1.3b.

• Anamorphic stretch mode has been added.

• Retail price has been reduced to $1,995.

This was taken from

Projector central review

Sanyo PLV-Z700 Projector Review

[The_Wizard]

Originally Posted by hums60

I'm not sure if it's a downgrade

The differences between the Z700 and the Z2000 are these:

• The Z700 is a bit lower in lower contrast due to the use of organic LCD panels vs. the inorganic panels in the Z2000.

The organic panels have a shorter life so resale value will be lower for the Z700

• Different physical iris mechanism.

• HDMI has been upgraded from version 1.3a to 1.3b.

This will have no effect on my useage whatsoever

• Anamorphic stretch mode has been added.

This will never be used by me

• Retail price has been reduced to $1,995.

This was taken from

Projector central review

Sanyo PLV-Z700 Projector Review

So for me personally it is the contrast vs the iris?