So we are on the same page, Lens Memory really only becomes a factor if you are going to buy a 2.35:1 or 2.4:1 “wide” screen. You won’t have use for it really, with a 16:9 screen that most folks buy. Lens Memory is also coming to some JVC’s but they are all more expensive than even the PT-AE7000.
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Both Panasonics have the Lens Memory, in fact it goes back to the PT-AE2000 projector.

I received an email today from Panasonic’s agency, confirming that (finally) a PT-AE7000 would arrive at my door, at some time between Nov 2 and Nov 7th (a 4 day window), they’ll send me tracking as soon as it ships. Figure the review should publish no later than the 14th, and hopefully sooner.

Sooner or later, hockey will be in 3D… I’ve watched an assortment of football, basketball, x-games, boxing, etc. I like 3D for sports. There’s your excuse for the AE7000, and it’s roughly twice as bright.

I just moved into a new home last spring that came with a home theater room. It is still empty, but I’m trying to get it up and running by Thanksgiving (maybe possible). Anyway, I’ve just spent the whole day reading articles on The Art of Home Theater Projectors, and I was real close to deciding on the PT-AE4000 until I stumbled onto the PT-AE7000. I really love the Lens Memory feature (although, may be kidding myself that I’d need that). My biggest concern with the AE4000 is watching hockey games.

This first look was great, but I’m curious if you’ve received yours yet. I’d love to read the full lab report, but I might just have to pull the trigger and have a leap of faith that it is worth the 50% more than the AE4000. None others offer Lens Memory do they?

Thanks for your website! Keep up the great work!

Thanks Dan

I’ve just emailed Panasonic (well, last night) still no reply. My bet would be $99, but ya never know. Of the 3D projectors we’ve seen so far, the JVC’s at $179, are the most expensive per pair. -art

For the money, I have to go with the Panasonic PT-AE7000. While the RS45 is, like the older RS40, supposed to be brighter than the higher end RS55, RS65, the RS45, by my take, as with most “1st generation” 1080p 3D capable projectors, is going to be underpowered. The Panasonic should be capable of almost twice the brightness, which I think is critical for enjoyable, long term, 3D viewing. 3D in terms of artifacts, from my brief look at the Panny, was clean, compared to the RS60 I got a look at last year, and one other reviewer who has reviewed the Panny says it’s the cleanest he’s seen. The RS45 should have a slight black level advantage, but the Panny’s got all the toys and the 3D advantage. For about twice the price, only a black level fanatic, or someone not worried about the dollars, should likely jump right in to the RS45 if they really want years of 3D as well as 2D. As a reader pointed out, also, lamp life is shorter, and lamp costs higher as well, with the JVC.

All that said, I’m a JVC owner and love the blacks, but I’m an RS20 owner, and that’s a step up in black level performance from the RS45. The Panasonic will save you money, and keep more options open. -art