How does a $25000 projector in late 2008 get 5 stars for features without having HDMI..
I'm not totally sure I would have an issue with the 'features' being 5 stars, but I do agree that the lack of standard digital input - which is becoming VERY common on almost all decent projectors in bothe the business and residentail settings, is poor form. Likewise, the fact that this isn't a 1080p projector is a real issue to me.
Don't get me wrong, there are value leaders in a lot of categories, but I have to wonder if this is a 'value' leader really? It is crazy bright, but it isn't 1080p, so I would not be looking to it for any digital cinema or home theater setup... it is dated. Instead I would lean towards the less bright 1080p single chip models... or even the similarly priced, brighter single chip...
http://www.projectorcentral.com/projectiondesign-cineo30_1080.htm
But, there's no doubt that ultra bright HD projectors are in incredibly short supply in the market, so it SEEMS like a deal to get it for 25 grand.
I think it's ridiculous personally. It's NOT a deal - it is NOT a value. It is extremely over priced for what you get, and they are ripping consumers off instead of finding a way to put it together for a reasonable price.
3 Panasonic AE2000 projectors? $7,500, and you can stack them... and they are probably quieter.
3 BenQ W5000s? $7,500 street.
I know it sounds negative, but I have seen ultra bright projectors from Projection Design and others, and while they do look very good, they are an incredibly long ways from 'value'. They also tend to have limited zoom range within any lens, a lack of ultra short throw lenses, limited zoom range, and a requirement to buy the lens separately which immediately adds $1,000 or more to the projector price... Don't forget the grand for the digital input also.
I get it, but I definitely don't agree. If you all are psyched on it, great. But, I think there is room to be a fair bit more critical of projectors that come across the desks.
