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Great, affordable 720p pj...suggestion?

My old faithful infocus 4805 is having some issues after about 2000hrs over the last couple of years. I know this is not much hrs/time but I have this dark/shadow like area on the right side of screen that takes up approx 8 inches of the screen side. Not too distracting in most scenes but you know what...it's a dinosaur and it has to go. So...what's the skinny on a great/cost effective 720p projector and from what dealer preferably online to save most? Thanks.
mnnc
blindjim
3,092 posts
 
BenQ PE7700 for the longest time was being sold off at $750 online at the BenQ website.

I have a 7700 with a 116 DIY screen and it looks very good according to all reports.

The Projector people might be able to point you towards a few decent choices too.
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
This is one of the best budget projectors...read the review at projector central. You get a free bulb from Epson if you buy before the end of the month.

http://www.visualapex.com/Epson/Projector-Specifications.asp?For-The=Home-Cinema-720

Dave
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
You may like the Panasonic mentioned in the Epson review also...here is the review of the Epson which also mentions the Panasonic.

http://www.projectorcentral.com/epson_cinema_720_home_theater_projector_review.htm

Dave
blindjim
3,092 posts
 

uh, I meant the first choice in the retialers list for this reviewed item... the projector place... not projector people.
mnnc OP
175 posts
 
I like that epson 720...hhmmm. For a pinch more I could bump up to an optima hd20 and have 1080p. Honestly, I want best for buck as I was happy w/ 480p at 10ft away from 90in cheap screen. I am looking for reliability as well. Any better pic and I'll be all giddy as it's the audio that I focus on in most movies rather than video but a nice picture is a bonus.
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