Affordable projectors

[Pitbull]

Trusted brands for me will be Optoma and Epson due to local support and 2 year warranty, also lamp life is greatly improved on the Optoma range so I am told.

BenQ, Vivitek, JVC, Sony and Panasonic local support maybe lacking and you definitely don't get the bang for buck you do on Optoma. That said I am sure there are some trusted dealers out there backing their product.

Think I can get something with minimum the specs noted for the BenQ in around that price range?

Features•Projection System DLP
•Native Resolution XGA (1024 x 768)
•Brightness* (ANSI Lumens) 3000
•Contrast Ratio 13000:1
•Display Color 1.07 Billion Colors
•Lens F=2.56-2.8, f=21-23.1 mm
•Aspect Ratio Native 4:3 (5 aspect ratio selectable)
•Throw Ratio 1.86-2.04 (53"@2m)
•Image Size (Diagonal) 36"-300"
•Interface Computer in (D-sub 15pin) x 2 (Share with component)
•Monitor out (D-sub 15pin) x 1
•Composite Video in (RCA) x 1
•S-Video in (Mini DIN 4pin) x 1
•HDMI x 1
•Audio in (Mini Jack) x 1
•Audio out (Mini Jack) x 1
•Speaker 2W x 1
•USB (Type mini B) x 1
•RS232 (DB-9pin) x 1
•IR Receiver x1 (Front)
•HDTV Compatibility: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
•Video Compatibility : NTSC, PAL, SECAM
•3D Support and Compatibility Frame Sequential: Up to 720p
•Frame Packing: Up to1080p
•Side by Side: Up to 1080i/p
• Top Bottom: Up to 1080p

 

[remus786]

Do you have any model numbers for 1080p projectors?

This will greatly depend on your budget. Off hand the Optoma HD50 (R19500) is a great little entry level machine with the Epson TW-9200 (R40000) another great performer.

At the entry level the BenQ W1070 (R16500) tested by my dealer is a decent contender.

 

[CamiKaze]

/necro

So what did you go for @Pitbull?

I am looking for a decent 1080p projector that doesn't break the bank, it will be used for movies.