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Epson's PowerLite 705HD Projector Clocks 720p For Under $750

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Bandit
09/17/09

In reply to Epson's PowerLite 705HD Projector Clocks 720p For Under $750
720p for a projector? Bah. If you're projecting 100" or more, as you'll want to do, you really should go with 1080p.
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Tony C
09/17/09

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A somewhat low purchase price is all fine and dandy, but until the replacement bulb doesn't cost a sizable fraction of the projector itself, NO DICE!
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OCEntertainment
09/17/09

@Tony C: Ironically, that may very well happen if more folks buy projectors. Specialty bulbs come at specialty prices. If they become more commonplace, though, prices may drop.

Meanwhile, you've got the potential for over a hundred inches of screen for under a thousand bucks. Even including the costs of the bulbs, you're still making out a pretty sweet deal.

For my part? Dice.
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Bandit
09/17/09

@OCEntertainment: Agreed. I love my Panny projector. A real home theater experience. When the bulb goes, I'll just deal with replacing it then.
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Brendanec
09/17/09

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I guess I'm not yet convinced the picture quality is that much better than a normal TV or what the benefits are.
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OCEntertainment
09/17/09

@Brendanec: The biggest advantage I get from having a projector is size. I managed to get a 100" screen in my basement for about $750 after rebate (HC1600: [www.newegg.com] currently cheaper than that). I could spend twice that much money on a unit half the size in plasma/LED/etc.

The quality depends on where and how you set it up. Not all screens are equal. I lucked into getting a proper projection screen for free from a friend. There are either paints or fabrics you can get that help you get the most out of your pixels. Also, being in a darkened room helps. Admittedly, projectors don't do so hot in well-lit rooms. Also, there is a bigger know-how requirement for setting it up. But in the end, it's very worth it.

Each method has its advantages, but supposing you have the space and the patience for it, you can get an impressive home theater setup from a projector for much less than a plasma.
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Lite: hates Illinois Nazis
09/17/09

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Yeah, uhm, still gonna wait for the 1080p to get a little better in quality below the $1000 mark before I pull the trigger I think.
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Bandit
09/17/09

@Lite: hates Illinois Nazis: I think there's a new Epson that's coming out close to this price point.
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