Dimmy
Banned
I can finally buy a descent sized display.
Before I continue with this thread, I have a confession to make. I'm using a working PAL Progressive (and truly excellent) Denon DVD2800mkII DVD player, as of next saturday, a Pioneer VSX-D2011, and Mission 775e/77C1/771e speakers...
And a 20" CRT 4:3 television
.
Infact I've been using this television for a year now, shame on me.
The time's finally about to arrive, next week, I can order my very first projector
.
I've narrowed the choice down to the two mentioned in the thread title, but I just can't get them side-by-side for comparison, it may aswell be impossible.
So, a few questions.
Which delivers the highest quality image?
Which is the most reliable (yes, I've read Matt's thread, which is slightly worrying, but I've read countless others about Panny projectors going BOOM)?
Which would you buy?
I plan to use this, basically, as a TV. I'll be using the projector with Sky on fairly frequent occasions (Oh I can't wait for the olympics
), the Denon DVD player, Playstation, VHS, and - perhaps, PC and X-Box gaming.
I've found the AE200 on PriceRunner for a little under £700. Nexnix are selling the Z1 for £693 with a 'free' Sanyo DVD/VCR combo, which I've already got plans to sell for more than £100 as soon as it arrives, thus bringing the cost of the Z1 to under £600.
The flexibility of the Sanyo's Lens-Shift is rather appealing (and it looks much nicer than the panny). But the RGB Scart of the AE200 is very tempting indeed.
All Opinions greatly appreciated
.
TIA
Dimmy
Before I continue with this thread, I have a confession to make. I'm using a working PAL Progressive (and truly excellent) Denon DVD2800mkII DVD player, as of next saturday, a Pioneer VSX-D2011, and Mission 775e/77C1/771e speakers...
And a 20" CRT 4:3 television
Infact I've been using this television for a year now, shame on me.
The time's finally about to arrive, next week, I can order my very first projector

I've narrowed the choice down to the two mentioned in the thread title, but I just can't get them side-by-side for comparison, it may aswell be impossible.
So, a few questions.
Which delivers the highest quality image?
Which is the most reliable (yes, I've read Matt's thread, which is slightly worrying, but I've read countless others about Panny projectors going BOOM)?
Which would you buy?
I plan to use this, basically, as a TV. I'll be using the projector with Sky on fairly frequent occasions (Oh I can't wait for the olympics
I've found the AE200 on PriceRunner for a little under £700. Nexnix are selling the Z1 for £693 with a 'free' Sanyo DVD/VCR combo, which I've already got plans to sell for more than £100 as soon as it arrives, thus bringing the cost of the Z1 to under £600.
The flexibility of the Sanyo's Lens-Shift is rather appealing (and it looks much nicer than the panny). But the RGB Scart of the AE200 is very tempting indeed.
All Opinions greatly appreciated
TIA
Dimmy