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Sony VPL-VW60 (or 50), or Optoma HD80? Please advise!

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12/10/07 at 12:52am
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Hi. I'm trying to figure out what the best 1080p projector is that I can buy for 3k or less. So far, my research has brought me to either the Optoma HD80 or the Sony VPL-VW60, and I'm looking for your thoughts.

Which would you rather have?

Which is faster - to keep up with sports like hockey?

Which has the clearest picture?

Are there other projectors I should be considering as well in this price range? (keeping in mind that I'm not a fan of LCD technology).

Speaking of the technology, the only projectors I've been able to see in action have been high end 1chip DLP projectors, which have looked solid, and though I've heard the SXRD or Lcos technology in the Sony VPL-VW60 is *better* than the single chip DLP, I want to be reassured by people who have actually seen Lcos or SXRD or D-ILA technology in action.

Thanks so much!
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12/10/07 at 12:42pm
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Re: Sony VPL-VW60 (or 50), or Optoma HD80? Please advise!

Help? anyone? pretty please? I could really use some opinions now that I've narrowed my search down.
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12/10/07 at 12:58pm

Re: Sony VPL-VW60 (or 50), or Optoma HD80? Please advise!

As far as I know, you can't get a VW60 for under $3K from an authorized dealer. the cheapest I've seen the VW60 for from an authorized dealer is $3899, so that pretty much leaves you with the HD80. I've seen the HD80 and was VERY impressed. I would have bought one myself but it is REALLY picky about placement and is highly inflexible (no lens shift at all, fairly narrow throw distance, very high fixed offset) so doublecheck and make sure it will fit the space you want it in. My next pj will almost certainly be a VW60. I'm in the same boat as you as I don't really care for traditional LCD projectors.
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