Comments on: Major Error on 1080p Projector Comparison

By: Chris Hogan

Chris Hogan — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:32:20 +0000

Art - Is the new 1080p projector comparison report now considered complete? The content still says it’s a first pass and a few more comparisons will come, but it doesn’t look like the report has been updated in at least a couple weeks.

Thanks!

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Hi, It’s pretty much done! I haven’t looked at it in almost two weeks, as I’ve been traveling and will be for another 12 days. I’m sure there are a few things that I will add, and some things may be “missing”. But I’d say virtually all “critical” info is in there. -a

By: Andrew Yang

Andrew Yang — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:32:34 +0000

That was a fast follow-up. Thanks for the insight. Given the discount I’m getting for the RS1U (clearing channel inventory), the premium may end up being closer to $1000 when all is said and done. As much as I might like to play with the projector (and I’ve got an iOne with some software waiting to go) it may be a bit much for “future proofing” and fiddling. Especially given your comments on it being great for Blu-Ray and really only needing the fine tuning for SDTV and poor SD-DVDs. No SDTV for me (all OTA HDTV) and I can tolerate the occasional poor SD-DVD.

By: Andrew Yang

Andrew Yang — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:13:51 +0000

Would you consider the upgrades in the RS1X worth the $500 premium it seems to be commanding? Specifically, are the extended gamma adjustments necessary? Your reviews (and others) seem to imply the out-of-box settings are nearly bang on (with the exception of the extended gamut).

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I haven’t been following the launch of the RS1x, and haven’t received one yet. So, your comment is the first suggesting what the street price difference is. Personally I would like both key improvements of the RS1x, - better gamma controls, and Deep Color support. I would spend the difference. Deep Color may prove to be something we really want, once we start seeing some content. In the broader sense, the Deep Color support fits into the category of making the “x” more future proof. I would like the gamma controls. The RS1 has little to play with, and gamma is one of those areas I would do some adjustment, not so much for a great blu-ray movie, but for setting up user savables, that meet specific room lighting needs, and maybe for SDTV, and some rather poor SD-DVDs. You sound like someone who may like to play, with the projector, if so, definitely worth it. But even without both, the RS1, is one fine projector. -art

By: christopher rasmussen

christopher rasmussen — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:59:57 +0000

okay Art, i guess we can allow this one mistake but only this one! and that’s only because your website is so damn fantastic!!! keep up the great work!

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Gee chris, you’re such a sport!!! Let’s see! 40 reviews a year, a couple of large reports, articles - and you allow me but 1 mistake!
Tsk! Tsk!

Truly, would forgiveness for 3-4 mistakes a year be that unreasonable? (that can include when manufacturers lie to me.). thanks -art