Sanyo Z4 vs Panasonic AE900 - shortest throw?

[simzuk]

Well just as I was about to purchase DLP- the war between these two LCD bargains has picked up my interest, and the price difference could go towards a quality screen. So what I need to know is which of the two can throw the biggest picture? I will have the projector approx 3.8m away from the screen, and would ideally like a screen width of 250cm. Any chance? Do either manufacturer offer an alternative short throw lense. I've researched a little on the net, but cannot find a throw calculator that gives both the max and min screen throw details. Hope you can help.

 

[Mr Cheese]

From projectorcentral.com's throw calculator

Z4 AE900

Hope this helps

Both appear to give screen width of approx 2.7m from a distance of 3.8m