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InFocus Screenplay 7200 High Definition DLP Projector (REFURB)

$2199.99 + $5 S&H

Usual street price on this item (new) is $4700+ (MSRP $6999)

http://www.woot.com/woot_detail.aspx

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Before anyone jumps at this, you may want to consider a few things.

This projector came out in 2002 featuring the then new HD chip from TI. InFocus stopped manufacturing 7200 shortly after CES.

There are still plenty of new models available, but $4,700+ is most certainly not the usual price!

Considering you can buy newer LCD and DLP HD projectors that significantly outperform the 7200 in almost every way (contrast, color accuracy, color wheel, lens shift, fan noise, inputs, etc) for under $3,500 and in some cases for as little as $2,000 anyone trying to sell a 7200 for over $3,000, let alone $4,700 is going to have a hard sell to anyone other than an uninformed consumer.

A quick search on eBay shows new sealed 7200 models with "buy it" now prices below $2,900. Looking at what has been sold, the average price of a new and sealed 7200 was about $2,500. I've seen used 7200 on eBay and on Videogon selling for as little as $1,500.

So while $2,200 might at first look good, it is important to realize this is relatively old technology, and for a refurb unit the price is not that good compared to what new and used 7200 units are selling for.

In addition, current DLP and even LCD projectors significantly outdate this projector. TI has made several modifications and enhancements to their newer DLP chips since they developed the HD2 chip that is used in the 7200.

There are several other models in that price range that would be worth looking into. One than immediately comes to mind is Toshiba's MT700. (here are some of the key features and comparisons to the 7200)

• The latest HD2+ chip from TI
• The latest video processor from Faroudja
• Contrast levels about twice that of the 7200
• HDMI input
• Fan noise is several dB levels lower than the 7200

All that and it sells new for about $2,500.

If you are on a tighter budget, or are not a fan of DLP technology, then $2,000 will get you a brand new Panasonic AE700 which not only has specs quite similar to the MT700, but its "screendoor effect" or pixel gap is significantly less do to Panasonic's exclusive "smooth screen" technology.

Personally, I would not buy a 7200 unless it was significantly cheaper than these projectors, as its performance capabilities are noticeably inferior.

I do not mean to rain on anyone's parade, just want to share what I know with fellow HTFers so they wont make uninformed decisions.

I'll agree with this. You'd be better off with a Toshiba, Benq or the Panny.

Jason

Rockford Fosgate RAV DVD1 Player w/Free 5.6" LCD

$259.99

Today's Woot:

InFocus ScreenPlay 4805 DLP Projector & 76" Screen
$799.99 + $5.00 Shipping and Handling

Projector
Condition: Recertified by InFocus, 90 day warranty

Screen
Condition: New
Model: HW-HTSCREEN76
Screen Size: 76"
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Nylon bearings provide quiet operation
Easy pull-down system locks at intervals to fit a variety of projection formats
Weighs 12 lbs

What exactly does recertified mean? This seems like a good deal. Do you think the $100 rebate would apply on top of this deal?

Refurbished. I don't think the $100 applies, Woot would have mentioned about it. I'm on the fence about this, it's a good price but I really do want HD projector instead.

Today's Woot:

Toshiba Progressive Scan DVD-R/RW/RAM Recorder
$119.99 + $5.00 Shipping and Handling

Features:
Condition: Refurbished by Toshiba
90 Day Warranty from Toshiba
Disc Quantity: 1
Disc Play: DVD-Video/DVD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/VCD/DVD-R/DVD-W/DVD-RAM1
Disc Record: DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Time Slip/Pause Live TV
Pause Live TV/Chase Play
Instant Replay/Instant Skip
On-Screen Camcorder Download Controls

Video:
10-bit/54 MHz Video Digtial/Analog Converter
Digital Cinema Progressive

Audio:
LPCM/Dolby Digital (2Ch) Audio Recording
24-Bit/192kHz Audio Digital/Analog Converter
Dolby Digital and DTS Compatible Output
WMA & MP3 Playback1

Input/Output:
S-Video Input – Rear (2)
RCA Video – Rear (2)
Front Panel A/V & IEEE1394DV Inputs
ColorStream Pro Component Video Output Y, Pr, Pb
S-Video Output (1)
RCA Video (1)
L-R Audio Inputs – Rear (1)
Optical Audio Outputs (1)
S-Video Input – Front (1)
RCA Video – Front (1)
L-R Audio Inputs – Front (1) and Rear (2)
RF Output – Rear (1)

[c]Fosgate Audionics FA61.0 Bookshelf Speakers[/c]
[c]Pamper your ears. Thrill your guests. Annoy your rivals.[/c]

They were $139.99....and they're sold out.

Today's Woot:

Motorola Home Theater System DCP501
Price: $129.99 + $5.00 shipping

Condition: New, Retail
Manufacturer Warranty: Service & Support 1 year

DVD player / AV receiver
Built-in Decoders Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder
Surround System Class 5.1 channel
100 Watt – at 1 kHz – THD 0.9% – 5 channel(s) ( surround )

Further details at Woot.com:
http://www.woot.com/woot_detail.aspx

Note: A quick check at PriceGrabber.com shows Amazon with the lowest price at $269.94 (including free shipping). Amazon also shows the list price on this unit at $899.99.
Link:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...&s=electronics

[c]Initial IDM-1731 Portable DVD Player with 7” LCD[/c]
My Dog Skip may not play correctly due to unit’s antiskip protection
$119.99

You can still get this...for another 25 minutes!

Infocus 4800 for $499, Refurbished unit

Today's Woot:

Audiovox Portable DVD & VHS System with 5.6" LCD
$129.99 + $5.00 Shipping and Handling

Features:
Condition: New
5.6” Reversible, Detachable LCD Screen
Front/Top Loading DVD/MP3/CD Player and VCP (VHS)
Input and Output Jacks
2 Headphone Jacks
Remote Control
Includes all Mounting Straps
Plays DVD and VCP at the Same Time (Optional Second Screen Required)
Upgradable for 2 Additional Screens
OSD (On Screen Display)
Dual Speakers
Brightness and Volume Controls

Potential Bonus (first time I've seen this on a Woot.com item):
An extra 5.6” LCD will be added to your order if the last digit of your order number matches the last integer of today’s Dow Jones Industrial Average or Nasdaq after the markets close.

For instance, yesterday the DJIA closed at 10547.57 and the NASDAQ closed at 2069.04 . If this contest was yesterday, all Woot orders ending in 7 and 9 would get an additional LCD. If you ordered 1, you’d get one extra LCD, 2 you’d get 2 extra LCDs, and if you ordered the maximum of 3 you’d get 3 extra LCDs. If both indices end with the same final integer, then we luck out and only have to give out half as many free LCDs.

Needless to say, do not order unless you want your order as it’s placed without the extra LCD. Orders will be released to the warehouse and in transit as soon as we know the winning number!

Wow, today's Woot went quick - 3 1/2 MINUTES!

Panasonic SW9585 16X Dual Layer DVD±RW/RAM Drive
$29.99 + $5.00 shipping & handling

Today’s item quantity: 400
Last Order time: 12:03:19 AM CDT
Order Pace: 0m 0.50s

InFocus ScreenPlay 7200 DLP High Definition Projector
$2,199.99+ $5 shipping

condition:
Refurbished

As posted earlier - for under $2,500 you can have a brand new 2005 HD2+ DLP projector with the latest video processors, twice the CR levels, longer lamp life, HDMI input, and three year warranty.

$2,200 for a refurbished 2003 first generation HD DLP projector with a 90 day warranty is a deal worth passing up.

Two years ago this was a really nice projector, but both technology and falling prices have already made it rather obsolete, certainly at that asking price.

(click here for a list of alternative projectors that in some cases cost less that $1,800)

We have a WOOT OFF!!

First item up:
InFocus 76-inch 16:9 Projector Screen
$79.99 Sold Out

2nd Item:
Fosgate Audionics 5.0 Home Theater Speaker Set
$429.99 Sold Out

3rd Item:
VisionTek Xtasy 9200SE 128MB DDR PCI (VGA,TV out,DVI)
$19.99 Sold Out

4th Item:
Maxtor 120GB 5400 RPM Hard Drive
$39.99 Sold Out

5th Item:
Mystery 6 piece Speaker Set (Dells)
$29.99 Sold Out

Woot Off still going....

HP 7350 Photo Printer/Photo Paper Bundle
$59.99

I now have an excuse to stay up until midnight.

The InFocus ScreenPlay 61" DLP HD TV

$2.999.99

fosgate MX500 remote $60. Hopefully my brother will get up before it ends.

Hmm...missed out on that one. Would have been nice...

Wow - that went fast. They blew through 450 units by 8:32 am central time. I nabbed two. I picked up an MX-600 (this same unit but with RF capability) a while back and love it. Now I have one for the other tvs in my house.

Today's Woot - Refurb Toshiba 44" DLP RP - $1,249.99

MobiDV Digital Media Player & Camcorder
$79.99

Thanks for the heads up Henry!

CLICK HERE to read a review from a buyer back in February.

JVC DVD Recorder / Hi-Fi VHS VCR Combo
$159.99

October 27th
Fosgate FAPT1+ Surround Processor/Preamp (new)
$799.99

It shows up as $2500 from a quick search around.

Thanks for reminding me about this site, everyone! I remember it from about 4 years ago, and it definately is worth a look. So what is the average length an item has on sale and how secure is the payment method?

Ryan

24 hours per item, unless there is a 'woot off' which they keep changing items once they sell out, which can be within 5 minutes, or 5 hours.

Never had a problem with their payment or delivery. I ordered that gyro mouse/keyboard combo on Sunday I think it was, and it arrived wednesday.