Hi,

I'm looking to spend around $1500US for a portable (able to move
between home and girlfriends for example) Multimedia projectors and
was wondering if there are any to steer clear from, also ones that
have a reasonable cost for a replacement bulb ($ 200 - 500US seems a
bit high to me). I wish to use this mostly for watch TV or movies on a
pull down screen or simply a clean white wall.

I've been looking at a number of brands - Optoma, Epson, and InFocus
but can't find many review web sites. Perhaps I've used the wrong
google search terms though...suggestions or personal experience
appreciated.

Thanks, hopefully this will precipitate an interesting thread...

John :-#)#
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John Robertson wrote in message . ..

I'm looking to spend around $1500US for a portable (able to move
between home and girlfriends for example) Multimedia projectors and
was wondering if there are any to steer clear from, also ones that
have a reasonable cost for a replacement bulb ($ 200 - 500US seems a
bit high to me). I wish to use this mostly for watch TV or movies on a
pull down screen or simply a clean white wall.
It's pretty bad, but there is no projector with cheaper bulbs. It seem
that the companys like to go the same way than the ink-jet-printers go
before. They offer "cheap" projectors, but expensive bulbs. So the
earn continious money from your wallet.

I've been looking at a number of brands - Optoma, Epson, and InFocus
but can't find many review web sites.

Have a look at www.projectorcentral.com
I do not know how independent these reviews are. I suggest to compare
different reviews. Also have a look in Computer Magazines.
Unfortunateley I've unable to suggest an english magazin, cause I've
writing from germany.

Good luck, Reiner

Thanks! Looks like a good starting place...wonder why that didn't turn
up in my google search, but there are a few web sites out there...

John :-#)#
www.flippers.com

On 11 Nov 2004 00:56:48 -0800, (Reiner
Schall) wrote:

John Robertson wrote in message . ..

I'm looking to spend around $1500US for a portable (able to move
between home and girlfriends for example) Multimedia projectors and
was wondering if there are any to steer clear from, also ones that
have a reasonable cost for a replacement bulb ($ 200 - 500US seems a
bit high to me). I wish to use this mostly for watch TV or movies on a
pull down screen or simply a clean white wall.
It's pretty bad, but there is no projector with cheaper bulbs. It seem
that the companys like to go the same way than the ink-jet-printers go
before. They offer "cheap" projectors, but expensive bulbs. So the
earn continious money from your wallet.

I've been looking at a number of brands - Optoma, Epson, and InFocus
but can't find many review web sites.

Have a look at www.projectorcentral.com
I do not know how independent these reviews are. I suggest to compare
different reviews. Also have a look in Computer Magazines.
Unfortunateley I've unable to suggest an english magazin, cause I've
writing from germany.

Good luck, Reiner

(Please post followups or tech enquires to the newsgroup)
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Call (604)872-5757 or Fax 872-2010 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games)
www.flippers.com
"Old pinballers never die, they just flip out."

(Reiner Schall) wrote in message om...
John Robertson wrote in message . ..

I'm looking to spend around $1500US for a portable (able to move
between home and girlfriends for example) Multimedia projectors and
was wondering if there are any to steer clear from, also ones that
have a reasonable cost for a replacement bulb ($ 200 - 500US seems a
bit high to me). I wish to use this mostly for watch TV or movies on a
pull down screen or simply a clean white wall.
It's pretty bad, but there is no projector with cheaper bulbs. It seem
that the companys like to go the same way than the ink-jet-printers go
before. They offer "cheap" projectors, but expensive bulbs. So the
earn continious money from your wallet.

I've been looking at a number of brands - Optoma, Epson, and InFocus
but can't find many review web sites.

Have a look at www.projectorcentral.com
I do not know how independent these reviews are. I suggest to compare
different reviews. Also have a look in Computer Magazines.
Unfortunateley I've unable to suggest an english magazin, cause I've
writing from germany.

Good luck, Reiner

PC World has done some reviews on projectors. I personally think
in-focus is a good brand, but that's just my opinion based on some
transient usage, not on any hard facts.

H. R. (Bob) Hofmann

I have decided to go with the Toshiba TDP-S20 ($1295 Canadian -
$1100US). I am very pleased with the picture. And the 3,000 hour bulb
seems reasonably priced compared to the competitors. I also like the
cover for the lens and the carry bag (not a great bag, but the thought
was nice) that were included. The recessed inputs on the rear are good
too. It seems like a well designed unit to me.

John :-#)#

On 11 Nov 2004 00:56:48 -0800, (Reiner
Schall) wrote:

John Robertson wrote in message . ..

I'm looking to spend around $1500US for a portable (able to move
between home and girlfriends for example) Multimedia projectors and
was wondering if there are any to steer clear from, also ones that
have a reasonable cost for a replacement bulb ($ 200 - 500US seems a
bit high to me). I wish to use this mostly for watch TV or movies on a
pull down screen or simply a clean white wall.
It's pretty bad, but there is no projector with cheaper bulbs. It seem
that the companys like to go the same way than the ink-jet-printers go
before. They offer "cheap" projectors, but expensive bulbs. So the
earn continious money from your wallet.

I've been looking at a number of brands - Optoma, Epson, and InFocus
but can't find many review web sites.

Have a look at www.projectorcentral.com
I do not know how independent these reviews are. I suggest to compare
different reviews. Also have a look in Computer Magazines.
Unfortunateley I've unable to suggest an english magazin, cause I've
writing from germany.

Good luck, Reiner

(Please post followups or tech enquires to the newsgroup)
John's Jukes Ltd. 2343 Main St., Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T 3C9
Call (604)872-5757 or Fax 872-2010 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games)
www.flippers.com
"Old pinballers never die, they just flip out."