Thoughts on home theater projectors being reviewed, related products, and tips for users

An Update on the Vapex 106″ Projector Screen Review – New Tensioned, Motorized Version


October 31st, 2011 Art Feierman

Greetings all,

Almost exactly 2 years ago, I was asked by an advertiser – Visual Apex, to review their Vapex screen, which they bring in from Asia and sell under their Vapex brand.  I would generally refer to this as a private label screen, and reviewing it  had the potential of creating some conflict.  My solution back then was straightfoward:  I asked Mike to review Read the rest of this entry »

Projector Reviews: Review Schedule Update – Epson, Sony, Panasonic


October 8th, 2011 Art Feierman

UPDATE: The Sony VPL-HW30ES projector review has been posted!

Greetings everyone,

Some last minute changes.

As some of you have noticed, we’ve published the GT750 Optoma review, although some aspects won’t be finished until I return from vacation (such as measurements).

It looks like we know what the next 5 reviews to publish will be, assuming the manufacturers can keep from fouling me up, with “schedule changes”.

OK, as you know, I’ve had the Epson Home Cinema 3010 – actually, it’s a Home Cinema 3010e, but with two pair of 3D glasses tossed into the box for our reviewing pleasure (they are optional with the “e” version of the projector).

I had anticipated posting the Epson tomorrow (it’s 80% written Read the rest of this entry »

Sony VPL-HW30ES 2D and 3D Home Theater Projector – Behind Door #3


October 1st, 2011 Art Feierman
Sony's VPL-HW30ES - 2D and 3D Projector

Sony VPL-HW30ES Projector offers 2D and 3D Performance

UPDATE: The Sony VPL-HW30ES projector review has been posted!

OK, here’s the scoop on our third recent projector arrival for review, Sony’s new VPL-HW30ES – replacement for their VPL-VWPro1, which first and foremost, adds 3D abilities.

Reportedly the HW30ES shares the same panels as the far more expensive Mitsubishi HC9000D and Sony’s own VPL-VW95ES (we previously reviewed last year’s VW90ES).  For $3500 the VPL-HW30ES projector should prove to be another formidable LCoS projector.  Brightness specs are

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3D Projectors: Epson Home Cinema 3010 Projector – Behind Door #2


October 1st, 2011 Art Feierman
Epson Home Cinema 3010

Epson's $1599 Home Cinema 3010 - a 2D and 3D Projector

Greetings all of you folks that have just been dying to learn more about Epson’s new, and least expensive 3D capable 1080p projector; the Home Cinema 3010.

The Home Cinema 3010 projector has an MSRP of $1599, and includes two pair of 3D glasses (and internal emitter).  There is also a second version, the 3010e (also 3D capable) which sells for $200 more, lacks the 3D glasses (optional).  Other than the wireless HD – WiHD – and the number of glasses included, the two projectors are identical.

The big story, is that just two hours ago, Fedex delivered a pre-production HC3010e projector for me to review.  I’ve already got it plugged in, and have been viewing football – in 2D, and in 3D, and a brief mix of other content – 2D and 3D so far.

Too soon for any real opinions, except to say that the Home Cinema 3010e – and therefore also the Home Cinema 3010, are both Read the rest of this entry »

Behind This Door – Projector Number 1: Optoma GT750 Game Projector


October 1st, 2011 Art Feierman

Greetings everyone, just a heads up.  I’m finished with the 3D capable, Optoma GT750 gaming projector review, except for:

1.  Finishing writing up the projector review and posting it.   I’m trying for late tonight, but definitely posted by end of day Sunday – Oct 2.

2.  Getting to the bottom of why I’m having problems getting Read the rest of this entry »