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Darrel McBane · 01-07-2004, 03:40 PM

I was lucky! A buddy of mine works as a installer for a HT store. The owner had ordered 5 of the Sony projectors. And my friend mentioned my online price from Oades. He said he could beat it and did. I got the projector Chrismas eve. What luck! I rigged up a sheet for a few days. And then went to a hobby store and found some white pull down material that was 55" wide and had them cut a 92" piece. Stapled it to a couple of 8' wood slats. And hung it from eye hooks. It's only a temp screen. But, works pretty well. Cost was like $18.00. My screen should be here this week. And I'm hoping to hang the projector and screen this weekend.

As for the Sony. I'm very new to projectors. And can't compare it to any other. But, I'm very impressed with my temporary setup. HD from cable is amazing. Comcast has about 12 channels in HD. Most are 4x3 rather than 16x9. But, on a 106" screen. 4x3 is fine. Not true HD format. But, very watchable. Sports are like watching from a box seat. INHD channels have sports, older movies upconverted to HD and nature shows in true HD 16x9. I'll just switch to INHD 1 or 2 and just watch it. My son will come in and say what are you watching. I usually say I don't know? But, doesn't it look great!

I watched LOTR the other day and it was like what I would call a true HT movie experience. Size really does matter when it comes to Home Theater. I denied it for years. But, it is so true. The picture is stunning IMO. I'm still working through some daytime light issues. But, they are fixable.

I would call around locally. I understand your concern with online purchases for a projector. You may find a better price online. And have no problems at all with the unit from a online dealer. But,........theres always the potential problem that may have to be addressed. I bought my Sony 9000ES DVD player and 333ES CD player from Oades a few years ago. Their price was great. But, I didn't have any issues later that I can say one way or the other as to a follow up and support form them. Some things I just like to buy locally for things like expensive speakers, TVs and power amps. Returning or getting instant feedback and help is worth a little more IMO.

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01-07-2004, 03:40 PM	#5 of 8
Darrel McBane Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Local Time: 07:29 PM Local Date: 12-03-2008 Posts: 916	I was lucky! A buddy of mine works as a installer for a HT store. The owner had ordered 5 of the Sony projectors. And my friend mentioned my online price from Oades. He said he could beat it and did. I got the projector Chrismas eve. What luck! I rigged up a sheet for a few days. And then went to a hobby store and found some white pull down material that was 55" wide and had them cut a 92" piece. Stapled it to a couple of 8' wood slats. And hung it from eye hooks. It's only a temp screen. But, works pretty well. Cost was like $18.00. My screen should be here this week. And I'm hoping to hang the projector and screen this weekend. As for the Sony. I'm very new to projectors. And can't compare it to any other. But, I'm very impressed with my temporary setup. HD from cable is amazing. Comcast has about 12 channels in HD. Most are 4x3 rather than 16x9. But, on a 106" screen. 4x3 is fine. Not true HD format. But, very watchable. Sports are like watching from a box seat. INHD channels have sports, older movies upconverted to HD and nature shows in true HD 16x9. I'll just switch to INHD 1 or 2 and just watch it. My son will come in and say what are you watching. I usually say I don't know? But, doesn't it look great! I watched LOTR the other day and it was like what I would call a true HT movie experience. Size really does matter when it comes to Home Theater. I denied it for years. But, it is so true. The picture is stunning IMO. I'm still working through some daytime light issues. But, they are fixable. I would call around locally. I understand your concern with online purchases for a projector. You may find a better price online. And have no problems at all with the unit from a online dealer. But,........theres always the potential problem that may have to be addressed. I bought my Sony 9000ES DVD player and 333ES CD player from Oades a few years ago. Their price was great. But, I didn't have any issues later that I can say one way or the other as to a follow up and support form them. Some things I just like to buy locally for things like expensive speakers, TVs and power amps. Returning or getting instant feedback and help is worth a little more IMO. Enjoy the Toys!