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About the HD20, I have a budget around $1000.
currently I´ve the HD65 projecting on 150″ screen matte white 1.1 gain.

Do you think that the HD20 would do a great job in that size of screen? I have a dedicated HT with total control of light (I can reach the total darkness).
I want to jump to 1080p, HD20 is the right with my budget?

Thank you very much

Hmm, with another $500 in the bank, yes, I’d spend it. the new Mitsubishi (HC3800) looks to be a step up, see my blog this weekend. The X10 is another good choice. I just haven’t rethought the Viewsonic Pro8100. When I reviewed it, it was almost 3 times its current price. Lots of frills, and also a great deal. I’d have to re-read my review, though to position it with the others. I also like the more expensive Sharp XV-Z15000, and there’s a new Epson coming (3LCD of course) for under $2K, probably late October, that I’ll also be blogging about this weekend. And there may be some other interesting closeout deals in the Oct – Nov timeframe, as new models start shipping. -a

Good question. I really can’t answer that, it’s just been way too long. I would suspect that the IN72 is probably comparable in blacks to the HD20, and the X10, would be slightly better. If you are looking at that sort of price range (don’t really know what X10’s are going for), then also check out the Mits HC3800, which I’m working with now, and am very impressed with for $1499 MAP. -art

I’m hoping to see it at the CEDIA show which starts next Wednesday. No idea, though when I’ll be reviewing it. Always slammed this time of year, so if it looks impressive, I’ll try to work it in to the schedule soonest. If not so impressive, it may be November or so, before I can get to it. -art

It’s home theater season. There are a number (but not as many as hoped for) of potentially excellent new home theater projectors in your price range. Of note, I’m currently reviewing the Mitsubishi HC3800 a $1500 1080p DLP projector. Most impressive, a step up from the HD20. Look also for a new Epson under $2K that is supposed to replace the Home Cinema 6100 but has a high contrast ratio that would put it into what I call the “ultra-high” contrast club, with superior black level performance. Then there’s BenQ’s W6000 which just arrived, and Mike is calibrating, but which I haven’t seen turned on yet. Not sure on the final pricing, but probably around $2K.

Finally, check out the review of the Sharp XV-Z15000, which I reviewed a couple of months ago. It’s an excellent DLP projector for right about $2K, with impressive blacks and really extremely good overall color and skin tones.

Look for blogs this weekend on the new epson line-up, the new BenQ, and the Mitsubishi HC3800. That should give you much to think about.

If a $1000 budget, maybe. It’s a timing thing. Certainly, the new HD20 is pretty much similar to your HD65, but you get 1080p resolution. What you won’t get, though, is any real improvement in black levels…

But perhaps the BenQ W1000 or Vivitek H1080, will be even better. I hope to review both in the next 5 weeks.

On the other hand, a spend of around $1400 – $1500 come November timeframe, will mean the Mitsubishi HC3800 (DLP) will be shipping. I’m working with that one right now, and it is definitely a step up from the HD20 (better black levels, quieter operation, etc.). (See my blog on the 3800 in the next 24 hours or so).

Tough call. And there are other alternatives too, but figure $1800 – $2500 for something noticeably better than the Mitsubishi. -art

kind regards

G

I figured this wasnt the projector for me since I was looking to spend in the $1500-$2000 range, I just dont know much about that next step up yet.