Front Projection

[anilv555]

I am very interest in PJ but I am new to it so what should i look for in a PJ my budget is around $1100 to $1200

I saw the Ez Pro 732 for $800 and i wanted to know if it is a good buy and whether i should buy it i will be mainly watches movies, hdtv and occaisanol sports and

thanks in advance

[anilv555]

the Ez Pro 732's Specs

Display Technology: Single 0.55-inch Double Data Rate DLPÔ technology from Texas Instruments

Resolution: SVGA (800 x 600) native
SXGA+ (1,400 x 1,050) compressed

Brightness (typical): 1,400 lumens

Contrast Ratio
(full on/full off): 2000:1

Weight: 4.9 pounds (2.2 kg)

Dimensions
(W x H x D): 10.7 x 3.4 x 8.3 inches
(272 x 86 x 211 mm)

Noise Level (typical): 32 dB

Lamp Type and Life: 200-watt SHP lamp
2,000 hour
3,000 hour (Eco Mode)

Aspect Ratio: 4:3 native, 5:4 and 16:9 compatible

Input Connections: PC/Video:
15 pin D-sub input (RGBHV/YPbPr input)
15 pin D-Sub connector to take a SCART RGB signal (sync on the composite line), via an adaptor.

Video:
One mini DIN for S-video connector
One composite RCA type connector
USB Mouse control
One Audio input for every input- (3.5mm Mini Jacks stereo)
Output Connections: 15pin monitor output (passive)
Computer Compatibility: IBM PC and compatibles, Apple Macintosh, iMac, NEC PC98 series, Fujitsu FM Towns, and VESA standards SXGA, XGA, SVGA, and VGA (resizing)
Video Compatibility: NTSC: M(3.58MHz),4.43MHz,480i
PAL: B, D, G, H, I, M, N
SECAM: B, D, G, K, K1, L
HDTV: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i

Throw Ratio: 1.75 - 2.12:1 distance/width

Keystone Correction: ± 16 degrees

Remote Control: Wireless remote with optional mouse control

Projection Screen Size (diagonal): 32.5 to 337.5 inches
(0.84 to 8.58 meter)

Projection Distance: 4.6 feet to 39.4 feet (1.4 to 12 meter)

Projection Lens: F/2.4-2.7; f 19.7 -23.6: 1.2x manual zoom lens

Projection Methods: Front, rear, ceiling, rear ceiling

Data Loop Through: Passive monitor loop through

Horizontal Scan Rate: 31.5 to 80 kHz

Vertical Scan Rate: 43 to 85 Hz

Operating Temperature: 41-95°F (5-35°C)

Power Supply: Universal AC90-264V / 50-60Hz with PFC input

Power Consumption: 280 watts maximum

Security: One Kensington key lock port

Tilt Angle: 7 degrees with elevator mechanism

IR Receivers: Front and back

Uniformity: 85%

Displayable Colors: 16.7 million colors, 256 shades of gray

Standard Accessories: AC power cord (three prong) 1.8m

Composite video cable 1.8m

15pin monitor cable 1.8m

Remote control
Battery for remote
Lens cap (hanging)
Users guide
Quick start guide
Warranty card
SCART to 15 pin D-sub adapter (EMEA only)
Carry case

Optional Accessories: 15-pin to 3 RCA component/HDTV hookup
S-video cable 1.8m

Warranty: Two year limited parts and labor, 90-days on lamps

[George Bellefontaine]

Don't know anything about that model. It isn't one they promote for home theater as far as i know so I can't really say how good it would be. But it may be an okay starter PJ for $800. Is that new or used ? I ask because you can get widescreen lcd PJs for around $1200 USD brand new. And for around $1400 you can get the Infocus dlp widescreen 854 x 468 PJ. Some members here have this projector and love it. Check out the threads below.

[anilv555]

thanks george but this is a new one and when i checked out some other websites this is promoted for ht use and why is the Infocus you mentioned better than the 732?

thanks

[anilv555]

Yeah I just checked with my local best buy and they have it for $899 brand new so I need suggesstions my budget for the actual PJ is about $1100 cuz I am only 16 and we just bought a new house and I have been checking out the forum for a while now and my dad was looking for a "Big Tv" so I suggested a PJ and so me and my 18 brother have the responsibitly. we have a unfinished part of a basment so we finsih into a home theater. so thats why my budget is so low and I am open to any other suggestions of PJ's

thanks

[anilv555]

Also I would like to add that projectorcentral.com has a good rating on it and good reviews : http://www.projectorcentral.com/part...pinion_id=4299 but i dont know if thats a realiable website

[George Bellefontaine]

The Infocus model 4805 I referred to has widescreen dmd panels or 1:78:1. With the Optoma 800 x 600 (4:3) dmd panels you will get light spill above and below widescreen material such as dvds and widescreen hdtv programs.

[anilv555]

thanks

Ok so how much is the 4805?

[George Bellefontaine]

I mentioned it in a post above. It is around $1400 USD msrp.