‘Ramblin On’: Thoughts on projectors being reviewed, related products, and tips for users -art

Epson Home Cinema 8500UB Projector, Pro 9500UB Red Lines Solved

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February 8th, 2010 Art Feierman

Greetings all,

OK, had a brief conference call with Epson a couple of hours ago.  I think I got everything straight, but I was on my cell phone, out of my office, at the time.  (no notes).

Here’s the story: Read the rest of this entry »

BenQ W600 3D 720p home projector – just arrived!

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February 6th, 2010 Art Feierman

Greetings all,

I’ve been remiss in terms of keeping you all posted as to what’s coming.   So, here’s the plan, starting with the BenQ W600.  That’s right, it’s 3DTV time!

I just hooked up the low cost W600 a few minutes ago (haven’t even fired it up, as I have to head out, shortly).   Read the rest of this entry »

Home Cinema 8500UB projector – Red lines issue

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January 28th, 2010 Art Feierman

Greetings all,

OK, to summarize, it’s been reported on avsforum, and probably others, that a small number of Epson 8500ub (and 9500ub?) projectors are sporting some vertical red lines and possibly other red artifacts. Read the rest of this entry »

Home Theater Projector – JVC DLA-RS1 – used, for Sale. Projector Screens too!

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January 26th, 2010 Art Feierman

Greetings home theater fans everywhere!

I’ve got a possible deal for those of you actively shopping for a great value, and considering used projectors!

Mike Rollett, whom many of you know off, does all of our projector measurments and calibrations, is offering his:  JVC RS1 projector for sale!  He’s selling it directly, I’m just helping him out with a little free publicity.  As to the pricing and details,  Read the rest of this entry »

Cinetron HD700 Home Theater Projector – A First Look Review

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January 20th, 2010 Art Feierman

Greetings,

A Cine-what?  Ok, stop that, this is actually their second projector.  The first I saw a couple few years ago.   I had originally planned to just blog about this Cinetron HD700.

Let me point out first that this is an LCoS projector.  I’m not exactly sure Read the rest of this entry »

’twas 20 years ago today, Sergeant Pepper Taught His Band to Play… online?

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January 18th, 2010 Art Feierman

Greetings Sportsfans
And movie fans, but today is NFL playoffs, so Sportfans gets top billing.

This will be a long ramble!  Get ready. Lay in snacks! Here’s the deal:

I’m watching the playoff games today, with a fair amount of light in my room, as I am reviewing the Epson Home Cinema 705HD – a low cost ($749) 720p home theater projector, that claims 2500 lumens!  I’m also down for the count, sick as a dog, and Read the rest of this entry »

Sony VPL-VW85 – A First Look Projector Review

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December 29th, 2009 Art Feierman

Greetings and happy holidays.

Well, looks like the full review won’t publish until after the new year, but meantime, I figured it was time to tantalize you a bit.

For those not familiar, the Sony VPL-VW85 – which mostly I’ll call the VW85, is Sony’s more expensive of two under $10,000 home theater projectors. They also make Read the rest of this entry »

Wireless HDMI from Gefen: GTV-WirelessHD device

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December 18th, 2009 Art Feierman

Greetings:  You know how that song goes:

“I’m so excited, I just can’t hide it…”

Well, folks that’s how I’m feeling so far about the lossless, wireless HDMI solution from Gefen.  I’ve tested it, Read the rest of this entry »

Epson’s MovieMate 60 – the perfect stocking stuffer? Sony VPL-VW85, LG CF181D

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December 18th, 2009 Art Feierman

Greetings and happy holidays to all!

Well, no rest for the wicked, as they say.   I received two more projectors in, to complete the reviews of, by year end.  Plus below, I’ll let you know what else is coming shortly. Read the rest of this entry »

Vivitek H1080FD Entry Level for the Home – A First Look – Projector Review

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December 12th, 2009 Art Feierman

Greetings sports fans (movie fans too).

OK, finally, I received the 2nd, of the first three  $999 1080p home theater projectors.  I’ve already reviewed the HD20, and managed to hang on to it for the first 24 hours I had the H1080FD (after mike calibrated).  This allowed me to view the two, side by side, before I had to return the HD20.  Most helpful! Read the rest of this entry »

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