Jeff - you make a fair point. And I value my Sim2 Domino 20 very much relatively to what is available right now. I was certainly not criticising the build quality and I don't think any one is on here.
But pricing policy is quite a different matter. It's obvious to me and a whole new generation of people who can now afford projection and home cinema systems that with more competition, prices are bound to tumble as demand rockets. You only have to look at the cost of wide-screen TV's, Plasma and other digital screen products, DLP, CRT and LCD etal that as new technology develops quality rises and prices fall.
In a few years the cost of a Sim2 pj will be substantially less, I will not accept that it will retain or increase in price.
So if you accept that then you may be challenged as to why you maintain high costs along with other specialist manufacturers. You may get away with it with Dealers who supply businesses, indeed the projection market has traditionally been financed on the back of this - the percentage of private enthusiasts has been until recently very small indeed. However the market is changing and with ever more people searching to improve on their traditional telly's quality, prices must drop if these people are not to be driven away. The home market is rapidly expanding and it ocurrs to me at any rate that prices are over-inflated, notwithstanding the desire to own a particular product.
I know it's not Sim2's domain but how can the price of a motorised screen with a projector interface command a price of over £1000? How can the cost of a 1 meter 15-pin plug to Scart plug cable, cost a discounted £80 (from£135)? It really is not on. It is the accessories that bug me really.
So having done a Component Input v's HDMI Input test with a dealer, comparing like for like, I can: -
1. No way accept that HDMI is an improvement on normal component - just too soft/blurred and fuzzy - indeed it is a retro-grade step.
2. Consider the price of Sim's "H" models be worthwhile as compared with the non-"H" models.
3. Think that a retro-fit "H" module at the price Sim2 are considering putting this on to the market at, be reasonable.
Just another tanner's worth
Paul
ps The AV forum is the best around and the Sim2 forum is a very worthy addition