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RedundancysTwin · 02-06-2008, 07:32 AM

If my net out was $500 it would be a no brainer for me, I would choose the 1080UB for the extra brightness and overall improvement over the 1080. If you have any ambient light issues or if you would ever like to host a superbowl party you are going to like the extra lumens. If you only use it for movies and always have control over the ambient it won't matter. I was going to buy the 1080UB except I couldn't get much info on the issue of dust and cleaning(my first projector was LCD and I'm sure there have been improvements in filtering)

Check out the following:
Read the review on Projector Central (there is at least one more comprehensive and very positive review out there but I forget where)

Check that the difference between the two is really $500 (depending on when you purchase it there was a $200 rebate on the 1080UB and a $300 rebate on the 1080 plus a free replacement bulb I think) I would keep the 1080UB even with a replacement bulb thrown into the 1080 package but you might make a different decision.

Good luck - I think I have projector envy...

02-06-2008, 07:32 AM	#8 of 8
RedundancysTwin *Barry* Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 11:25 PM Local Date: 11-18-2008 Posts: 1	Re: Epson 1080 vs. 1080ub If my net out was $500 it would be a no brainer for me, I would choose the 1080UB for the extra brightness and overall improvement over the 1080. If you have any ambient light issues or if you would ever like to host a superbowl party you are going to like the extra lumens. If you only use it for movies and always have control over the ambient it won't matter. I was going to buy the 1080UB except I couldn't get much info on the issue of dust and cleaning(my first projector was LCD and I'm sure there have been improvements in filtering) Check out the following: Read the review on Projector Central (there is at least one more comprehensive and very positive review out there but I forget where) Check that the difference between the two is really $500 (depending on when you purchase it there was a $200 rebate on the 1080UB and a $300 rebate on the 1080 plus a free replacement bulb I think) I would keep the 1080UB even with a replacement bulb thrown into the 1080 package but you might make a different decision. Good luck - I think I have projector envy...