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InFocus Screenplay 4805 vs Panasonic PT-L500U

Hi guys,

Has anyone seen the Panasonic PT-L500U projector (or the AE500U, same thing)? I'm trying to choose between the InFocus and the Panasonic, but it's hard since I can't find a brick and mortar store that has the Panasonic. I'd really rather not get one mail ordered if I'm not sure about it... That's a lot of money on the ol' credit card.

I'm attracted to specs of the PT-L500U (HD res, anti-screen-door thingy, etc), and I'm pretty susceptible to the DLP rainbow effect found on the InFocus. So I would lean towards the Panasonic, but I'm just really not into buying stuff without seeing it.

Some info about what I'll be watching:
Mostly DVDs, some Hi Def, from about 12 feet away. I do NOT need a 100" screen. Even like 60" would be just fine.

Thanks!
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lousyreeds1 OP
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Thanks for the advice. You're right, I'm just not into buying things sight-unseen. I might just have to!

Do you know of any good AV forums out there?
cytocycle
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www.avsforum.com is the one he is referring to.
aroc
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yep, www.avsforums.com/avs-vb . see the sub-$3500 digital front projection forum. that forum is the defacto definitive source about low cost digital projectors like the ones you are considering. I'm actually a little both surprised and impressed that you narrowed it down to those two projectors without using the AV Science forums. You have prety good instincts. I feel ANY projector choice you make will be OK.

also consider THROW distance. some pjs need a LONG throw (big room) some need a SHORT throw (ok in little rooms). and if you room is reasonably light controlled, any thing over 750 LUMENS will be "OK."
cytocycle
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www.projectorcentral.com for the throw distance calculator of each projector
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