Panasonic PTAE1000U 1080P for $2799.99!!! Holy Cow! ...

[chuckken2]

there is also a rebate form for the 400.00 cash back...I thought I posted it...but somehow the block buster one showed instead...

Richard...here is the link for the 400.00 cash back...



or

http://www.projectorpoint.com/download. ... o_id=42502

[Richard]

Thanks for finding that for the next guy... I definitely can't qualify!

[MRI_Joe]

We just got these in yesterday and we fired one up last night and I must say that this is the best projector I've seen so far at this price point.

I currently own the JVC Pro DLA-HD2K-SYS projector with a Draper M1300 screen, the PT-AE1000U faired extremely well against my $16K projector.

I am anxiously awaiting the new JVC Pro DLA-RS1 1080p projector to arrive at our warehouse in early March.

MRI Joe

[chuckken2]

$2,667.00 over here...

http://www.bwayphoto.com/product.asp?id=psptae1000eg

[Grumpy_Bob]

Richard and Techylah,

I think it has at least a little to do with the fact that we have two eyes. If I close one eye, eliminating depth perception, then I agree that there is no discernable difference between a 2' and an 8' screen, when both are viewed at the cooresponding distance. However, with both eyes open, even though the screen is of course a 2D image, the fact that it is further and so much larger does seem to have an effect on my viewing experience. Right now, I am typing using the same projector, and there is something different about surfing the net on a 150" screen, even though it's around 12' away.

I have absolutely no proof, and this is merely an observation.

Discuss away!

[Richard]

We are on the same page... what you are expressing is the natural optical experience and indeed this is the purpose of the big screen; to somehow replicate the same nervous system feedback we get when we look at real objects. Size plays a huge role in that and how a movie is directed directly affects that experience. Some movies are directed for the small screen such as middle Americas TV viewing experience with a handful of very large objects occupying the screen versus those that are directed for the big screen providing smaller objects on the screen but far many more of them as well. Our older movies were designed just for that. As the home video market grew though direction took a change in course shooting for small screen sizes viewed off in the distance like most in the mass market.

Bottom line is any screen size can provide the emotional impact of an image but only a big screen provides the physical impact of an image and when the camera is directed right you get sucked right in. When directed for the TV screen a big screen can actually be a negative experience which I pointed out in two recent moview reviews.

[dshaffer3juno]

Just a comment on these projectors. A year ago I bought a Panasonic LCD projector, AE900U, I assume the predecessor to the 1000, & it replaced a '97 Vintage Runco CRT $12k projector (which apparently became worthless). I'm projecting onto a 5'x9' screen, which works out to be about 123". I also got the $400 Blockbuster deal & used all 40 movies with no problems. This projector blows the Runco away! I bought an HD receiver to get OTA reception & after 1000 hours I still am blown away with the sharpness of HD programs. Deep blacks. High contrast. I can't imagine how the picture could be any better, although I'm sure you guys could prove me wrong. And no adjustments, just straight from the box. Last I checked, this projector was discounted around $1200 & could be less now. At first I could notice the "screen" effect because I was looking for it. With an image change, it was there and gone so fast, you'd wonder if you really saw it. But now I don't notice it at all. My point is there are some terrific choices out here without spending a fortune. I was looking hard at Runco DLP at around $5000 and I am so glad I didn't go that way. Thumbs up to the Panny LCD here.

[dvaughn]

Results may vary. I have the Panasonic AE700U (720P). Just off warranty it developed a power problem repaired for just under $400 and now the blue LCD seems to be delaminating so that the entire left side of the screen is quite blue. The replacement part (optical block) is about $500 so this projector is done after about 2300 hours over 3 years. The picture on an 8 foot screen was great though not close to our 8-inch CRT projector in terms of black levels. David.

[Richard]

Did you clean/change the filter regularly?

[dvaughn]

Yes, I changed the filters. Actually, it may have been just 2 years that we owned the projector and the person I spoke to at Panasonic and Dave's TV and Radio thought it might have been due to prolonged viewing sessions when my older son was gaming. David.