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
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
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

uh, I meant the first choice in the retialers list for this reviewed item... the projector place... not projector people.
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.

The reviews there at Projector Central cover several models and makes. DLP & LCD.

What always makes picking out a 'best' whatever, is my fear I'll get less than or outright screwed. Given your current level of video and these offers being reviewed by PC... I don't believe you'll make a bad choice.... which ever way you go. I think all of them are substantial steps up from your now situation.

Get what you can justify buying and perhaps add a better screen. then, you will have made improvements across the board.

Check for service outlets closest to you so that's out of the way, and give which ever one you want most a call to their support dept and ask a few questions so you can decide better or be more comfortable with your pick... you'll have it for a while, might as well find out what sort of people you're getting involved with, huh?

Support has made my mind up for me more than once.... all else being about the same.