People buying projectors from manufacturers like SIM2, Runco, and Projection Design, are in theory, buying more than a projector. They are typically buying “hold your hand” high quality, local dealer support. For example, we have casual friends, with some real money, and a $50K+ Runco. Their idea of support, (the customer), is that if his projector blows a bulb, or drops dead, while watching the pre-game for the superbowl he expects his dealer to be down to his house with a replacement bulb to put in, or a loaner projector while its serviced, around half time. I’m pretty sure he contracted (extra of course) with his dealer for the 4 hour turn around time to get him back up and running, but the point is, a real part of those high end brands, is the claim of awesome local installing dealers. If you forget about all of that, and general “factory” customer service, SIM2, Runco, etc. lumen for lumen, color for color, cannot match the price performance of lower cost machines. If you have the money, etc. the SIM2 will be really nice. I assume most of the folks who buy a $20K+ projector will spend far more on the room, than the projector, screen, and audio. You know, $8000 for 4-5 top shelf theater seats, and all the other trimmings.

Basically a $20K projector going into a $75K – $100K room. So if, like me, you are not rolling in $$$, the price performance is all BenQ in this case. -art

I just read your review on the Single chip Sim Nero2 and the BenQ W7000. The 7000 puts out 1300 calibrated lumens while the Nero 2 puts out 605 calibrated lumens. Both projectors have CMS, dynamic blacks and are single chip Dlps. If they were the same price which one would you buy and Why?

Michael

Do you have a timeline to finish this review?!!