Panasonic AE700 projector (1 Viewer)

[Dennis:-)J]

I have decided to purchase a FP for my HT and I am considering either the InFocus 5000 or the Panasonic AE700U. I have found user reviews on the InFocus projector but the only reviews that I have found on the Panasonic are from commerical sources. Is their a user that cares to offer a review? The projector will be used in a low ambient light area.
Dennis

 

[Stephen Hopkins]

The specs of the Infocus 5000 make it seem more along the performance lines of something like the Panasonic L500U. It's brighter (1100 vs. 850 lumens) but still has a lower contrast ratio (1200:1 vs. 1300:1). The 700U seems to have the perofrmance of a DLP w/ the resolution and price point of an LCD. Seems to be a much better value. If you would be happy with the performance of the Infocus 5000 you could always get a L500U for as little as $1350 new.

 

[Jim Mcc]

Dennis, the Panasonic 700 got an excellent review at http://www.Projectorcentral.com. It also reviewed the Sanyo Z3 and compared the 2 projectors. Check it out.

 

[Scott Dautel]

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[Dennis:-)J]

Thanks All - for the answers. I have found a wealth of info in the AVS formum - the PJ has it's own tweak thread.
DennisJ

 

[Oren Paul]

I have a Panasonic PTL500 and I am more than satisfied. Great blacks, no SDE (I can not see it from VERY close to the screen), good colors, just a great value. High Def sources almost appear three dimensional.

 

[DaveHe]

Hello Everyone.

I am also looking at the AE700U and the Screenplay 5000. The local A/V dealer told me that getting warranty issues and parts from Panasonic can be a real hassle. Anyone else have opinions on Panasonic's customer service?