Which DVD projector around $1000 is best?

[annieocean]

I am looking for a DVD projector that has a dvd slot, speakers but is reasonable $ and good contrast ratio. I've checked out the Optomo DV11, but hear the dark scenes are really dark. What's the next best thing out there? What's more important; the contrast ratio or the lumens?

 

[majorloser]

I got a chance to play with the Epson MovieMate 50 at the 2007 Audioholics CES show last October. It was quite nice for the money.

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=63072139

http://www.projectorcentral.com/Epson-MovieMate_50-prices.htm

 

[mpompey]

I am looking for a DVD projector that has a dvd slot, speakers but is reasonable $ and good contrast ratio. I've checked out the Optomo DV11, but hear the dark scenes are really dark. What's the next best thing out there? What's more important; the contrast ratio or the lumens?

Any particular reason you are looking at a player/projector combo? Why not stand alone machines? You'll better performance out of both if you do that.

 

[chadnliz]

my guess is that this is for a portable solution?, other than that I cant understand why you would look in this direction as they are seriously deficient. Even if you need portable there are much better ways to do this, get a good budget or used unit and even a portable DVD player with built in speakers and a video output is going to serve you better.

 

[Vivienyuan]

The Epson MovieMate 50 looks nice. And one of my brother's friend has got one with $750.

 

[audiohonic65]

Here are your choices:

Epson V11H302220 Moviemate ALL-IN-ONE DVD LCD Projector - $500 to $750
Epson MovieMate 50 Projector- $499 to $953
BenQ Joybee GP1 Projector (GP1)- $675 to $890
Epson MovieMate 60 Home Theater Projector- $700

So, just go for any of the Epson projector.

 

[BMXTRIX]

Here are your choices:

Epson V11H302220 Moviemate ALL-IN-ONE DVD LCD Projector - $500 to $750
Epson MovieMate 50 Projector- $499 to $953
BenQ Joybee GP1 Projector (GP1)- $675 to $890
Epson MovieMate 60 Home Theater Projector- $700

So, just go for any of the Epson projector.

Wow! Check the date of the post you are responding to... This thread is 18 months old!

 

[HDPCsound]

The HD70 Optoma it seems to be pretty good at $800.

Also
It comes with HDMI (under $1000)

 

[lsiberian]

Here are your choices:

Epson V11H302220 Moviemate ALL-IN-ONE DVD LCD Projector - $500 to $750
Epson MovieMate 50 Projector- $499 to $953
BenQ Joybee GP1 Projector (GP1)- $675 to $890
Epson MovieMate 60 Home Theater Projector- $700

So, just go for any of the Epson projector.

Yes please do!

 

[finishers]

Is BenQ Joybee GP1 Projector value for money? i want to have a backup projector. Please suggest?

 

[HDPCsound]

Im not very familiar with epson! I would suggest looking for reviews on the web. but a backup suggestion could be a Hitachi ED-A100 - LCD projector, 2000 ANSI lumens - XGA (1024 x 768) and 4:3.

 

[BMXTRIX]

Is BenQ Joybee GP1 Projector value for money? i want to have a backup projector. Please suggest?

No, it's not. It's a good toy, but it is not a good projector.

I'm amazed at the people responding to, and not hijacing a one and a half year old post.

Props to the paying attention and netiquette!