Opinion of $1499 for IF4805? (1 Viewer)

[Jim Mcc]

What is your opinion of this price if it holds true? Is it a little overpriced do you think?

 

[Jack Gilvey]

I pre-ordered it at that price, so I guess I don't think it's overpriced after considering all the competition in the $1000-$2000 range. Yes, I'm aware that there are higher resolutions available and that "dude, HD is the future". Of course, it all depends on how it actually performs, so I have 30 days to try it out from Crutchfield with free return shipping.

 

[Scott L]

Unfortunately it's the only one of it's kind (new darkchip DMD.. whatever) so we'll have to put up with it's price. Wish they'd offer an 800x600 version with a faster color wheel + component & DVI for less. Oh wait a minute Optoma does (minus DVI):

http://www.projectorcentral.com/optoma_h30.htm

 

[Jack Gilvey]

I want 16:9 native...no scaling. That Optoma with a Panamorph could be intriguing though.

 

[DaveGTP]

Actually, the X1 at native doesn't scale - it crops off a few lines on the top and bottom when it does 16:9.

The 4805 is the only true 16:9 budget DLP. 4x wheel is probably much better than 2x (I couldn't see any rainbows on a 5x, albeit a $12k one at the HT shop, but I see quite a few on my X1 in white & black scenes).

 

[Jack Gilvey]

Correct...I meant when using an 800x600 with a lens.

 

[Jack Ferry]

Just ordered mine for less than that from an authorized reseller.

 

[Jack Gilvey]

Cool...I'll shop around more while I'm within Crutchfields 30 days.

 

[tas]

I also ordered mine for much less from an auth. dealer. If you want to know, email me.

Tas

 

[tas]