Narrowed it down to Two

[Doctor Smith]

Epson tw3500 or Mitsubishi HC3800

What do you think

 

[Mick Turner]

I have been struggling with the same question and have decided upon the TW3500. It always seems to be out of or limited stock which suggests it is a popular projector. Could anyone suggest anywhere in the Greater Manchester area where I could buy one?

 

[st tech1]

They are both supposed to be very good. There are a few reviews around comparing the two.

I am going for the epson 3500 for these reasons:

Lcd rather than dlp
Huge lense shift so flexible placement
Brighter for non ideal rooms
Warranty is better
Bigger image from a shorter throw

Will hopefully get mine soon!

 

[weyland-yutani]

can i ask why you didn't go for the panny ae3000 from the classifieds, doctor smith? did you find out his warranty wasn't transferable?

 

[hitman2411]

I've a TW3500 and have found it to be a superb upgrade from an AE900. Got it from projectorpoint early December and must say had excellent service from them.

 

[Doctor Smith]

can i ask why you didn't go for the panny ae3000 from the classifieds, doctor smith? did you find out his warranty wasn't transferable?

He still hasnt answered so i guess it isnt

 

[Doctor Smith]

I've a TW3500 and have found it to be a superb upgrade from an AE900. Got it from projectorpoint early December and must say had excellent service from them.

What screen are you using, what are the blacks like

 

[st tech1]

Just paid for it! Coming wednesday.

Epson 3500 and panoview 234x132 manual screen.

Its my first projector so I bet it will take ages to set up. Cant wait now.

So much to learn.

I suppose its easier to set up than some because of its lens shift and zoom. I assume it can sit right way up on a shelf 7 foot up in the air or maybe it will have to go upside down?

I will post my thoughts when its all up and running

 

[weyland-yutani]

make sure you have a tape measure and a spirit level.

 

[st tech1]

It would be a bugger if after fixing projector and sceen to ceiling, that you could not lens shift it enough!

Oops, out with the polly filla!

Must be a nightmare with no shift or zoom.

 

[SteveCritten]

Not really mate I got my Infocus X9 with no lens shift roughly where I wanted it then measured the the picture on the wall then ordered a screen and fitted it. Easy really!!