Comments on: Home Theater Projectors in the Pipeline: Sanyo PLV-Z4000… http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/2010/09/02/home-theater-projectors-in-the-pipeline-sanyo-plv-z4000/ Thoughts on home theater projectors being reviewed, related products, and tips for users Fri, 03 May 2013 09:55:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Art Feierman http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/2010/09/02/home-theater-projectors-in-the-pipeline-sanyo-plv-z4000/comment-page-1/#comment-119826 Art Feierman Sat, 21 May 2011 01:28:48 +0000 http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/?p=817#comment-119826 Jim dim, That Sanyo is a nice projector it's two years old, and it sounds like compared to your other choices, a real steal. It should make a great first projector. BTW, you mention the Mits HC4000 - as per the review, it's basically the same projector as the HC3800 which was out at the same time as the Z700. Jim dim,

That Sanyo is a nice projector it’s two years old, and it sounds like compared to your other choices, a real steal. It should make a great first projector. BTW, you mention the Mits HC4000 – as per the review, it’s basically the same projector as the HC3800 which was out at the same time as the Z700.

]]> By: Jim dim http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/2010/09/02/home-theater-projectors-in-the-pipeline-sanyo-plv-z4000/comment-page-1/#comment-113336 Jim dim Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:44:13 +0000 http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/?p=817#comment-113336 hi Art (and all) I'm newbie on HC projectors. I'm planning to get one for my (light controlled) room and place it to a distance of 2,60(->84") and connect it to a HTPC. so I have a short distance, not a very big screen but less problems with brightness.. I don't have much experience so I need your advise. I can find in my country the Sanyo PLV-z700 in a good price. i know it's an old one but capable to get 1080/24p (which 24p is important to me). Otherwise I have to spend double and order (from other countries) a newer model (i.e. mits HC4000 or sanyo-plv-z4000 and others) Does it really worth for my case? (ps sorry I didn't find any appropriate place to write my question) hi Art (and all) I’m newbie on HC projectors. I’m planning to get one for my (light controlled) room and place it to a distance of 2,60(->84″) and connect it to a HTPC. so I have a short distance, not a very big screen but less problems with brightness..
I don’t have much experience so I need your advise. I can find in my country the Sanyo PLV-z700 in a good price. i know it’s an old one but capable to get 1080/24p (which 24p is important to me). Otherwise I have to spend double and order (from other countries) a newer model (i.e. mits HC4000 or sanyo-plv-z4000 and others)
Does it really worth for my case?
(ps sorry I didn’t find any appropriate place to write my question)

]]> By: Art Feierman http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/2010/09/02/home-theater-projectors-in-the-pipeline-sanyo-plv-z4000/comment-page-1/#comment-43943 Art Feierman Thu, 23 Sep 2010 02:11:46 +0000 http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/?p=817#comment-43943 No problem, I'm not in competition with them... (avs) I'll be visiting SIM2 in a couple of days (at CEDIA), I'll know more then. Look for blogs... -a No problem, I’m not in competition with them… (avs)

I’ll be visiting SIM2 in a couple of days (at CEDIA), I’ll know more then. Look for blogs… -a

]]> By: Art Feierman http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/2010/09/02/home-theater-projectors-in-the-pipeline-sanyo-plv-z4000/comment-page-1/#comment-43930 Art Feierman Thu, 23 Sep 2010 01:22:02 +0000 http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/?p=817#comment-43930 show starts tomorrow... I'll be doing a couple of blogs with my thoughts. Just no time now to do any long answers. -a show starts tomorrow… I’ll be doing a couple of blogs with my thoughts. Just no time now to do any long answers. -a

]]> By: Ryan Smith http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/2010/09/02/home-theater-projectors-in-the-pipeline-sanyo-plv-z4000/comment-page-1/#comment-43478 Ryan Smith Tue, 21 Sep 2010 03:50:35 +0000 http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/?p=817#comment-43478 Any chance we are going to see this review the day before CEDIA? Less than 2 days to go but I still am in limbo. Just noticed the Epson8500UB dropped to $1799 today at one online retailer, but curious as to the pricing and reviews for the upcoming models. The waiting game.... Any chance we are going to see this review the day before CEDIA? Less than 2 days to go but I still am in limbo. Just noticed the Epson8500UB dropped to $1799 today at one online retailer, but curious as to the pricing and reviews for the upcoming models. The waiting game….

]]> By: Art Feierman http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/2010/09/02/home-theater-projectors-in-the-pipeline-sanyo-plv-z4000/comment-page-1/#comment-42750 Art Feierman Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:42:01 +0000 http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/?p=817#comment-42750 Eli, Hmm, to paraphrase the Sundance Kid - "keep guessing, that's what you're good at"... What the hell is the TruVue Vango LED. Darn, I'm going to have to do a search (or are ya joshin me!?!) Actually I know the folks at Entertainment experience - (a number of old Kodak folk involved). I'll be getting one of those to play with (one of these days). I've been yakking with them since they were first launching the company about 3 years or so ago. Interesting to see that the Vango is LED. Of greater interest though is will they be able to provide the Cinema quality content that their whole concept has been around. In other words, no "crappy" quality blu-ray, rather the same content that will be sent to the theaters. Expensive licensing, etc., but, you know the drill - garbage in, garbage out... and theoretically Blu-ray may be a big step from traditional DVD, but it's still not up to the digital cinema versions. Eli,

Hmm, to paraphrase the Sundance Kid – “keep guessing, that’s what you’re good at”… What the hell is the TruVue Vango LED. Darn, I’m going to have to do a search (or are ya joshin me!?!)
Actually I know the folks at Entertainment experience – (a number of old Kodak folk involved). I’ll be getting one of those to play with (one of these days). I’ve been yakking with them since they were first launching the company about 3 years or so ago. Interesting to see that the Vango is LED. Of greater interest though is will they be able to provide the Cinema quality content that their whole concept has been around. In other words, no “crappy” quality blu-ray, rather the same content that will be sent to the theaters. Expensive licensing, etc., but, you know the drill – garbage in, garbage out… and theoretically Blu-ray may be a big step from traditional DVD, but it’s still not up to the digital cinema versions.

]]> By: Art Feierman http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/2010/09/02/home-theater-projectors-in-the-pipeline-sanyo-plv-z4000/comment-page-1/#comment-42747 Art Feierman Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:36:35 +0000 http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/?p=817#comment-42747 That sure would be nice. My connections at Panasonic are almost nil since the reorg in the spring. I'm in touch with both their PR firm, and ad agency, and the most I've heard is that they may have some advertising dollars later this fall. That strangely sure doesn't sound like a company planning to roll out some interesting new products, more likely updates to last years. Is there a PT-AE5000 coming? I have no idea. That Epson has new reflective panels however, means I'd be surprised if Panasonic didn't have anything to say of interest (about projectors). On the other hand, especially if Panasonic were to go with the Reflective LCD's from Epson for next gen, then it's quite possible we wouldn't see product until January (I'm just guessing), in which case Panasonic which has a truly HUGE presence at CES, might actually wait. I also have no clue yet, if the reflective panels will solve the problem for 3D, which is that 3LCD traditionally uses extremely heavy polarization techniques to get good contrast (plus the irises). Since 3D is now basically based on polarization, that's why you've yet to see a single 3 panel, LCD projector doing 3D. But I'm sure hoping for some 3D 1080p projectors. -a I don't think so, but, all conjecture... your guess is probably (almost) as good as mine. -art That sure would be nice. My connections at Panasonic are almost nil since the reorg in the spring. I’m in touch with both their PR firm, and ad agency, and the most I’ve heard is that they may have some advertising dollars later this fall. That strangely sure doesn’t sound like a company planning to roll out some interesting new products, more likely updates to last years. Is there a PT-AE5000 coming? I have no idea.

That Epson has new reflective panels however, means I’d be surprised if Panasonic didn’t have anything to say of interest (about projectors). On the other hand, especially if Panasonic were to go with the Reflective LCD’s from Epson for next gen, then it’s quite possible we wouldn’t see product until January (I’m just guessing), in which case Panasonic which has a truly HUGE presence at CES, might actually wait.

I also have no clue yet, if the reflective panels will solve the problem for 3D, which is that 3LCD traditionally uses extremely heavy polarization techniques to get good contrast (plus the irises). Since 3D is now basically based on polarization, that’s why you’ve yet to see a single 3 panel, LCD projector doing 3D. But I’m sure hoping for some 3D 1080p projectors. -a

I don’t think so, but, all conjecture… your guess is probably (almost) as good as mine. -art

]]> By: Eli http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/2010/09/02/home-theater-projectors-in-the-pipeline-sanyo-plv-z4000/comment-page-1/#comment-42703 Eli Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:31:30 +0000 http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/?p=817#comment-42703 If it isn't the Epsons, then its the Sim2 or Runco LED projectors? Maybe the TruVue Vango LED? I can't think of any other projector other than the new ones that will be shown at CEDIA soon. Though I hope its the new Mitsubishi HC4000 given that you are watching sports on it for a while now! If it isn’t the Epsons, then its the Sim2 or Runco LED projectors? Maybe the TruVue Vango LED? I can’t think of any other projector other than the new ones that will be shown at CEDIA soon. Though I hope its the new Mitsubishi HC4000 given that you are watching sports on it for a while now!

]]> By: Greg Gallaway http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/2010/09/02/home-theater-projectors-in-the-pipeline-sanyo-plv-z4000/comment-page-1/#comment-42642 Greg Gallaway Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:29:45 +0000 http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/?p=817#comment-42642 Perhaps panasonic skipped an IFA release to release a new 3d capable replacement to the 4000u at CEDIA? ;-) Perhaps panasonic skipped an IFA release to release a new 3d capable replacement to the 4000u at CEDIA? ;-)

]]> By: Art Feierman http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/2010/09/02/home-theater-projectors-in-the-pipeline-sanyo-plv-z4000/comment-page-1/#comment-42464 Art Feierman Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:51:46 +0000 http://www.projectorreviews.com/blog/?p=817#comment-42464 Glen, No, it's not, but it's not that big a deal. I can tell you that it's the replacement for an existing model. And it definitely appears to be a good value. Glen, No, it’s not, but it’s not that big a deal. I can tell you that it’s the replacement for an existing model. And it definitely appears to be a good value.

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