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  1. Peter F.

    Like a kid at Xmas!

    I watched CSI and ER in HD, as well as Northshore on Fox in 480p last night. What a difference HD is on the 8700+. I think I was fooling myself that I wasn't missing much with the X1 when it came to HD. Fox 480p used to look as good as 720p or 1080i on the X1, now 480p is a noticable step down...
  2. Peter F.

    Like a kid at Xmas!

    I've spent about 2 hrs with the machine, and I have to say I am very happy. HD pops off the screen with vibrance and detail. Colours look good, absolutely no major complaints. Now I can't wait to get the 104" Carada Brilliant White screen. X1 to 8700+ 92" Gray Goo Lite to 104" Carada 1.4...
  3. Peter F.

    Like a kid at Xmas!

    I was at the Canuck shootout as well, and was very impressed by the 8700 and the Carada 1.4 white screen combo. I am deciding now as to size. I've got a 92" Digital Gray Lite Goo screen now and will probably go to 104" or 110" Carada. Peter
  4. Peter F.

    Like a kid at Xmas!

    Neil, there was a 10 minute interlude with a Panasonic AE500, but the vertical banding was so bad even after the flicker tweak that my girlfriend refused to watch anything on the projector. After a five week ordeal with Panasonic Canada Service, they came back saying that the projector was...
  5. Peter F.

    Like a kid at Xmas!

    I need to go to bed now, so that it'll be tomorrow sooner. My newest baby, the BenQ 8700+ should be here tomorrow. Coming from an X1, and watching a lot of HD, my expectations are high. I just can't wait. Peter
  6. Peter F.

    Like a kid at Xmas!

    I need to go to bed now, so that it'll be tomorrow sooner. My newest baby, the BenQ 8700+ should be here tomorrow. Coming from an X1, and watching a lot of HD, my expectations are high. I just can't wait. Peter
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