In my next blog – I got a look at the Epson Pro Cinema 31000, and the 9700UB (replaces the 9500UB), and the new JVCs, which will be the focus of that blog.
Tomorrow I meet with Optoma, BenQ, Vivitek, and a couple others, so more blogs Friday night (hopefully) or Saturday, and the rest when I’m back home.
That’s it, gotta run, they have parties at these CEDIA shows. -art
Greetings!
Meet the new Epson Pro Cinema 31000 projector
It’s almost CEDIA time, and today Epson gave us a lot of info on the nine new home theater projectors they will show next week.
Prices are still to be set, as are delivery dates, but we’ll give you the best idea we can. There are three home projector groups:
To keep things less cluttered, below is a quick sentence or two on each projector, but, I will follow this blog entry with three more blogs
Here’s the quick version: Read the rest of this entry »
Greetings,
OK, as usual, I went out on a limb. As I have done with a number of awards in the past, I made a final decision on the value proposition of the InFocus SP8602 projector, based upon my dissatisfaction with the SP8602′s iris action. When discussing it with InFocus, they took the complaints I raised seriously, and as some of you following this know, promised to analyze and improve the iris action. And to do so quickly.
Well, last week InFocus let me know that a new firmware version would be up early this week, with among other improvements (no doubt), is the firmware for better dynamic iris operation on the SP8602.
I hope to download this evening, and install. If all goes well, I’ll log a good 6 or more hours on the InFocus with my eye on iris action. And, I’ll be sure to play the 3 or 4 scenes that tend to show off iris issues – my torture test – so to speak.
If all goes well, the iris operation will be a lot less noticeable, and I will have justified my decision, based on InFocus’ promise, to award the SP8602 our Best In Class, Runner-Up award for the $3500 – $10,000 class.
Stay tuned for a blog early next week on the results of my investigation, and maybe a hint, sooner (but it’s a big “family” weekend) so probably not.
The only real disappointment I will consider acceptable for the SP8602 with the new iris, will be that InFocus wants the projector back as soon as I’ve finished the iris investigation. Too bad! -art
Greetings all, Bad news for those urgently waiting for the CF181D review.
Well, I’ll be late with it. I had said late tonight, for posting, but that’s not going to happen now. At least I have what I think is a great excuse:
Just got a last minute invite to head up to LA. AND it seems I’m heading to a famous LA (actually Santa Monica) music landmark, McCabes Guitar Store, where they’ve been holding small concerts for about 40+ years. (check Wiki)
Anyway, a friend, it turns out, knows Jorma Kaukonan from the “old days” (Jorma was theguitarist for Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, Hot Tuna, etc., and Jorma’s playing tonight in a room that will probably be not much more than 100 people at McCabes.
Sorry, can’t miss it. I’m an old, and huge fan of Airplane and Starship. And, I may even be having dinner with Jorma and friends. So, that means… I’m off to “hijack the starship – and carry 7000 people past the sun, to the cities of the universe” (ahh, the dreams we had…) that is, when I’m not “taking one pill that make’s you larger, or one that makes you small” not the one your mother gives you, that does nothing at all.” (coming back to any of you?)
Look for the LG CF181D review late Saturday instead. I’m down to about 4 or 5 hours work, before I can post it. -art
Greetings one, and all,
OK, due to some typical “dynamics” things keep changing around here, regarding what projectors are about to be reviewed. I haven’t mentioned this, since yesterday, and things have already changed, due to updates on what projectors are arriving and what just “snuck” in the door. Read the rest of this entry »
Greetings all,
OK, had a brief conference call with Epson a couple of hours ago. I think I got everything straight, but I was on my cell phone, out of my office, at the time. (no notes).
Here’s the story: Read the rest of this entry »
Greetings all,
I’ve been remiss in terms of keeping you all posted as to what’s coming. So, here’s the plan, starting with the BenQ W600. That’s right, it’s 3DTV time!
I just hooked up the low cost W600 a few minutes ago (haven’t even fired it up, as I have to head out, shortly). Read the rest of this entry »
Greetings and happy holidays to all!
Well, no rest for the wicked, as they say. I received two more projectors in, to complete the reviews of, by year end. Plus below, I’ll let you know what else is coming shortly. Read the rest of this entry »
Greetings all,
As per my comment in a previous blog about the HC3800, I’m getting the word from Mitsubishi that dealers will be starting to get the “new improved” units as soon as early next week. I don’t know for Read the rest of this entry »
Greetings all,
This is a quick blog, with only two things to discuss.
I received a full production HC3800 last week, and have been enjoying it. Read the rest of this entry »
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