Sometimes we get lucky....

[LarryB]

As some of you know, I have for the past few months been in the market for a FP, mostly due to the adverse effects my RPTV has on my soundstage (bear in mind that I am 99% music, 1% HT).


While not a videophile, I did want a projector with a reasonably good picture, and one which could handle HT (in anticipation of the day when HT enters my home). I was hoping to keep it under $4,000 or so.

As luck would have it, last Thursday my dealer/friend called me with a one-time promotional deal for an InFocus Screenplay 7200 for $5,000, with a $500 rebate coupon (thus bringing the final price to $4,500). I thought about it for all of about 30 seconds and then said "yes." It should arrive later this week or early next week.

Needless to say, I'm pretty excited.

Larry

[George Bellefontaine]

The Screenplay 7200 has a list price of $9900US, so that is indeed a fabulous deal, Larry. And considering it has the latest TI Mustang HD2 chip, this should be one huckuva great dlp projector. Let us know what you think after you have it up and running. This particular model is getting a lot of enthusiastic comments from those who know projectors.




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[LarryB]

George:

Let us know what you think after you have it up and running.

I most certainly will. However, since I don't have a trained eye for video, you'll have to take my comments with a grain of salt (or as my old physics teacher used to say, "with a grain of malt").

Larry

[George Bellefontaine]

It's what you see that counts, Larry. And if the picture is sweet, you'll definitely know it.

Bet you're getting anxious




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[Wireless]

I am so envious!! The 7200 has been stated as having one of the best pictures of any digital projector, and I mean in the top 2 of consumer FPTVs. Please let us know your impressions as soon as you can! What type of screen are you going to be using?




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[LarryB]

Wireless:

What type of screen are you going to be using?

Haven't decided yet. Later this week I will discuss with my dealer an appropriate screen for a DLP in a room with decent, though incomplete perfect light control.

Am I correct in assuming that with a viewing distance of about 10-11 feet, an 80-90 inch screen would be best?

And one additional question: Is it OK if the screen is a few feet behind the speakers?

Larry

[George Bellefontaine]

Larry, I sit approximately 13 feet from a 92" WIDE screen . I tried moving up to 10 feet and it is okay with my lcd pj, so it should be even better with your 7200 dlp. If you go too small, you may be sorry later. If you wall is a light color ( preferably white) you can experiment once you get your pj, and that may be a good idea before buying the screen. That way you can try out different sizes and see how it suits you.

As far as speakers in front of the screen, that is no problem, and is likely a good thing as some experts say the speakers SHOULD be away from the walls.

BTW, the 7200 took the top award at CEDIA last month. You are one lucky guy.




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[LarryB]

George:

The nature of my room is such that music sounds best when I sit at one end of the room, and have the speakers near the middle of the room (firing down the room's long dimension). (It's a highly asymetric room, with alcoves/hallways at both ends, and I've tried every conceivable configuration.) As such, my intention was to hang the screen near the middle of the room, (ie., not near a wall). Outside of aesthetics, do you envision a problem with this?

Thanks.

Larry

[George Bellefontaine]

None at all, Larry. I can see you are more a music man than a movie man, though I have a feeling this new pj may cut into your music listening. :LOL:




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[LarryB]

George:

Thanks for the reply. And for the record, I do own 1 DVD (which I won at HTT).

Larry