looking for thoughts on the panasonic PT-AE500E

[Benji]

hey im a new guy here... first post... and i am looking at buying the above
mentions projector has anyone had any experiences with this projector godd
or bad. just after other peoples opinions

thanx

Ben

[Sean Moore]

the review at www.projectorcentral.com is a good start, as far as my opinion
goes it was perfect straight out of the box, didn't really need to tweek it
at all. Great colors, low fan noise, easy to use. Just projecting onto a
white wall atm and am very impressed with the result. Use DVI or component
cabling if possible.

Sean


"Benji" <byteme22@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:U9lhc.5799$KS1.289833@nasal.pacific.net.au...
> hey im a new guy here... first post... and i am looking at buying the
above
> mentions projector has anyone had any experiences with this projector godd
> or bad. just after other peoples opinions
>
> thanx
>
> Ben
>
>

[shailesh]

For whats its worth Ive seen both the Z2 (via DVI) & AE500 (via component).
Both are very similar but I liked the colours and less pixelisation on the panasonic better. (on the other hand Z2 has variable aperature and lense shift).

regards
S

[Joe]

Which Benq did you see, the 6100 or 6200?


"Tony" <eyespy777@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:%ethc.11610$V_3.805@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> I saw one in action at Harvey Norman (Marion SA) yesterday. (Hey before
you
> flame me, I ended up here because I couldn't find anyone else who had one
> set up)
>
> Some thoughts:
>
> *Salesman was an obnoxious prick (but you have probably already guessed
> that)
> *Viewing conditions were less than ideal (lots of background noise &
ambient
> light)
> *Picture, on a 100in screen (from HD source - tv demo loop) was very sharp
> and the colours were vivid - much better than the DLP projectors I saw (a
> Screenplay and a Benq)
> *Pixelation was only noticeable to me when white text appeared - looked
> terrible, pretty much what I'm used to seeing from projectors. This is
only
> an observation, not a concern as this would only be an annoyance at the
> beginning & end of a movie, or maybe during ads if you're watching a bit
of
> tv. It would be a different story if you watched a lot of subtitled
movies,
> I suppose ;-)
>
> On the whole, I was very impressed with what I saw, considering I was
> watching the image in a room that was nowhere near dark - I'm sure it
would
> look spectacular in even a semi darkened room.
>
> Can't wait to get my hands on one!
>
>
>
>
>
> "Benji" <byteme22@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
> news:U9lhc.5799$KS1.289833@nasal.pacific.net.au...
> > hey im a new guy here... first post... and i am looking at buying the
> above
> > mentions projector has anyone had any experiences with this projector
godd
> > or bad. just after other peoples opinions
> >
> > thanx
> >
> > Ben
> >
> >
>
>

[Tony]

6200, so a fair comparison, I would think.

"Joe" <jetpilot@sky.com> wrote in message
news:vOKhc.12176$V_3.4711@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> Which Benq did you see, the 6100 or 6200?
>
>
> "Tony" <eyespy777@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:%ethc.11610$V_3.805@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > I saw one in action at Harvey Norman (Marion SA) yesterday. (Hey before
> you
> > flame me, I ended up here because I couldn't find anyone else who had
one
> > set up)
> >
> > Some thoughts:
> >
> > *Salesman was an obnoxious prick (but you have probably already guessed
> > that)
> > *Viewing conditions were less than ideal (lots of background noise &
> ambient
> > light)
> > *Picture, on a 100in screen (from HD source - tv demo loop) was very
sharp
> > and the colours were vivid - much better than the DLP projectors I saw
(a
> > Screenplay and a Benq)
> > *Pixelation was only noticeable to me when white text appeared - looked
> > terrible, pretty much what I'm used to seeing from projectors. This is
> only
> > an observation, not a concern as this would only be an annoyance at the
> > beginning & end of a movie, or maybe during ads if you're watching a bit
> of
> > tv. It would be a different story if you watched a lot of subtitled
> movies,
> > I suppose ;-)
> >
> > On the whole, I was very impressed with what I saw, considering I was
> > watching the image in a room that was nowhere near dark - I'm sure it
> would
> > look spectacular in even a semi darkened room.
> >
> > Can't wait to get my hands on one!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Benji" <byteme22@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
> > news:U9lhc.5799$KS1.289833@nasal.pacific.net.au...
> > > hey im a new guy here... first post... and i am looking at buying the
> > above
> > > mentions projector has anyone had any experiences with this projector
> godd
> > > or bad. just after other peoples opinions
> > >
> > > thanx
> > >
> > > Ben
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Joe]

Really....from what Ive heard the 6200 is supposed to be a decent XGA DLP
for the price with 2000:1 contrast and 1700 ANSI lumens. In what way was the
picture worse than the Panasonic.
Did you notice rainbows on the 6200?

"Tony" <eyespy777@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:vvOhc.12509$V_3.9980@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> 6200, so a fair comparison, I would think.
>
> "Joe" <jetpilot@sky.com> wrote in message
> news:vOKhc.12176$V_3.4711@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > Which Benq did you see, the 6100 or 6200?
> >
> >
> > "Tony" <eyespy777@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:%ethc.11610$V_3.805@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > I saw one in action at Harvey Norman (Marion SA) yesterday. (Hey
before
> > you
> > > flame me, I ended up here because I couldn't find anyone else who had
> one
> > > set up)
> > >
> > > Some thoughts:
> > >
> > > *Salesman was an obnoxious prick (but you have probably already
guessed
> > > that)
> > > *Viewing conditions were less than ideal (lots of background noise &
> > ambient
> > > light)
> > > *Picture, on a 100in screen (from HD source - tv demo loop) was very
> sharp
> > > and the colours were vivid - much better than the DLP projectors I saw
> (a
> > > Screenplay and a Benq)
> > > *Pixelation was only noticeable to me when white text appeared -
looked
> > > terrible, pretty much what I'm used to seeing from projectors. This is
> > only
> > > an observation, not a concern as this would only be an annoyance at
the
> > > beginning & end of a movie, or maybe during ads if you're watching a
bit
> > of
> > > tv. It would be a different story if you watched a lot of subtitled
> > movies,
> > > I suppose ;-)
> > >
> > > On the whole, I was very impressed with what I saw, considering I was
> > > watching the image in a room that was nowhere near dark - I'm sure it
> > would
> > > look spectacular in even a semi darkened room.
> > >
> > > Can't wait to get my hands on one!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Benji" <byteme22@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
> > > news:U9lhc.5799$KS1.289833@nasal.pacific.net.au...
> > > > hey im a new guy here... first post... and i am looking at buying
the
> > > above
> > > > mentions projector has anyone had any experiences with this
projector
> > godd
> > > > or bad. just after other peoples opinions
> > > >
> > > > thanx
> > > >
> > > > Ben
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Joe]

What type of screen are you projecting on? How does it go in normal room
light (not blaring sunlight coming in the room)


"Sam" <sgammilonghi@NOSPAMiprimus.com.au> wrote in message
news:40887a67$1_1@news.iprimus.com.au...
> Bought one on Wednesday and installed yesterday. One word - FANTASTIC!!!
>
> Settings left as default running component video through HDSTB and DVD.
>
> My wife was left speechless!!!!!!! - definitely a first.
>
> Blacks are awesome for a LCD projector. You would have to compare this to
a
> $5k DLP and the colours can't be beaten as LCD's are so vibrant.
>
> For a $3k projector its got to be the cheapest and best way to get into
the
> BIG screen movies at home with HD
>
>
> "Joe" <jetpilot@sky.com> wrote in message
> news:ssXhc.12920$V_3.6452@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > Really....from what Ive heard the 6200 is supposed to be a decent XGA
DLP
> > for the price with 2000:1 contrast and 1700 ANSI lumens. In what way was
> the
> > picture worse than the Panasonic.
> > Did you notice rainbows on the 6200?
> >
> > "Tony" <eyespy777@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:vvOhc.12509$V_3.9980@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > 6200, so a fair comparison, I would think.
> > >
> > > "Joe" <jetpilot@sky.com> wrote in message
> > > news:vOKhc.12176$V_3.4711@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > > Which Benq did you see, the 6100 or 6200?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Tony" <eyespy777@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:%ethc.11610$V_3.805@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > > > I saw one in action at Harvey Norman (Marion SA) yesterday. (Hey
> > before
> > > > you
> > > > > flame me, I ended up here because I couldn't find anyone else who
> had
> > > one
> > > > > set up)
> > > > >
> > > > > Some thoughts:
> > > > >
> > > > > *Salesman was an obnoxious prick (but you have probably already
> > guessed
> > > > > that)
> > > > > *Viewing conditions were less than ideal (lots of background noise
&
> > > > ambient
> > > > > light)
> > > > > *Picture, on a 100in screen (from HD source - tv demo loop) was
very
> > > sharp
> > > > > and the colours were vivid - much better than the DLP projectors I
> saw
> > > (a
> > > > > Screenplay and a Benq)
> > > > > *Pixelation was only noticeable to me when white text appeared -
> > looked
> > > > > terrible, pretty much what I'm used to seeing from projectors.
This
> is
> > > > only
> > > > > an observation, not a concern as this would only be an annoyance
at
> > the
> > > > > beginning & end of a movie, or maybe during ads if you're watching
a
> > bit
> > > > of
> > > > > tv. It would be a different story if you watched a lot of
subtitled
> > > > movies,
> > > > > I suppose ;-)
> > > > >
> > > > > On the whole, I was very impressed with what I saw, considering I
> was
> > > > > watching the image in a room that was nowhere near dark - I'm sure
> it
> > > > would
> > > > > look spectacular in even a semi darkened room.
> > > > >
> > > > > Can't wait to get my hands on one!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Benji" <byteme22@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
> > > > > news:U9lhc.5799$KS1.289833@nasal.pacific.net.au...
> > > > > > hey im a new guy here... first post... and i am looking at
buying
> > the
> > > > > above
> > > > > > mentions projector has anyone had any experiences with this
> > projector
> > > > godd
> > > > > > or bad. just after other peoples opinions
> > > > > >
> > > > > > thanx
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Ben
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Sam Gammilonghi]

Normal lighting in a room is still very good and I am still using my
original screentechnics white screen

Should I look at a specific type of screen to enhance the contrast more????

thanks

Sam
"Joe" <jetpilot@sky.com> wrote in message
news:SU4ic.21641$V_3.13970@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> What type of screen are you projecting on? How does it go in normal room
> light (not blaring sunlight coming in the room)
>
>
> "Sam" <sgammilonghi@NOSPAMiprimus.com.au> wrote in message
> news:40887a67$1_1@news.iprimus.com.au...
> > Bought one on Wednesday and installed yesterday. One word - FANTASTIC!!!
> >
> > Settings left as default running component video through HDSTB and DVD.
> >
> > My wife was left speechless!!!!!!! - definitely a first.
> >
> > Blacks are awesome for a LCD projector. You would have to compare this
to
> a
> > $5k DLP and the colours can't be beaten as LCD's are so vibrant.
> >
> > For a $3k projector its got to be the cheapest and best way to get into
> the
> > BIG screen movies at home with HD
> >
> >
> > "Joe" <jetpilot@sky.com> wrote in message
> > news:ssXhc.12920$V_3.6452@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > Really....from what Ive heard the 6200 is supposed to be a decent XGA
> DLP
> > > for the price with 2000:1 contrast and 1700 ANSI lumens. In what way
was
> > the
> > > picture worse than the Panasonic.
> > > Did you notice rainbows on the 6200?
> > >
> > > "Tony" <eyespy777@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:vvOhc.12509$V_3.9980@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > > 6200, so a fair comparison, I would think.
> > > >
> > > > "Joe" <jetpilot@sky.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:vOKhc.12176$V_3.4711@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > > > Which Benq did you see, the 6100 or 6200?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Tony" <eyespy777@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:%ethc.11610$V_3.805@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > > > > I saw one in action at Harvey Norman (Marion SA) yesterday. (Hey
> > > before
> > > > > you
> > > > > > flame me, I ended up here because I couldn't find anyone else
who
> > had
> > > > one
> > > > > > set up)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Some thoughts:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > *Salesman was an obnoxious prick (but you have probably already
> > > guessed
> > > > > > that)
> > > > > > *Viewing conditions were less than ideal (lots of background
noise
> &
> > > > > ambient
> > > > > > light)
> > > > > > *Picture, on a 100in screen (from HD source - tv demo loop) was
> very
> > > > sharp
> > > > > > and the colours were vivid - much better than the DLP projectors
I
> > saw
> > > > (a
> > > > > > Screenplay and a Benq)
> > > > > > *Pixelation was only noticeable to me when white text appeared -
> > > looked
> > > > > > terrible, pretty much what I'm used to seeing from projectors.
> This
> > is
> > > > > only
> > > > > > an observation, not a concern as this would only be an annoyance
> at
> > > the
> > > > > > beginning & end of a movie, or maybe during ads if you're
watching
> a
> > > bit
> > > > > of
> > > > > > tv. It would be a different story if you watched a lot of
> subtitled
> > > > > movies,
> > > > > > I suppose ;-)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On the whole, I was very impressed with what I saw, considering
I
> > was
> > > > > > watching the image in a room that was nowhere near dark - I'm
sure
> > it
> > > > > would
> > > > > > look spectacular in even a semi darkened room.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Can't wait to get my hands on one!
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Benji" <byteme22@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:U9lhc.5799$KS1.289833@nasal.pacific.net.au...
> > > > > > > hey im a new guy here... first post... and i am looking at
> buying
> > > the
> > > > > > above
> > > > > > > mentions projector has anyone had any experiences with this
> > > projector
> > > > > godd
> > > > > > > or bad. just after other peoples opinions
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > thanx
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Ben
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Joe]

Theres a grey screen people in AV forums talk about or a paint you can get
too....it helps contrast and make blacks look blacker.
Have you noticed vertical banding? It seems to be something some people
criticise this model for.



"Sam Gammilonghi" <sgammilonghi@iprimus.com.au> wrote in message
news:4089bb07_1@news.iprimus.com.au...
> Normal lighting in a room is still very good and I am still using my
> original screentechnics white screen
>
> Should I look at a specific type of screen to enhance the contrast
more????
>
> thanks
>
> Sam
> "Joe" <jetpilot@sky.com> wrote in message
> news:SU4ic.21641$V_3.13970@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > What type of screen are you projecting on? How does it go in normal
room
> > light (not blaring sunlight coming in the room)
> >
> >
> > "Sam" <sgammilonghi@NOSPAMiprimus.com.au> wrote in message
> > news:40887a67$1_1@news.iprimus.com.au...
> > > Bought one on Wednesday and installed yesterday. One word -
FANTASTIC!!!
> > >
> > > Settings left as default running component video through HDSTB and
DVD.
> > >
> > > My wife was left speechless!!!!!!! - definitely a first.
> > >
> > > Blacks are awesome for a LCD projector. You would have to compare this
> to
> > a
> > > $5k DLP and the colours can't be beaten as LCD's are so vibrant.
> > >
> > > For a $3k projector its got to be the cheapest and best way to get
into
> > the
> > > BIG screen movies at home with HD
> > >
> > >
> > > "Joe" <jetpilot@sky.com> wrote in message
> > > news:ssXhc.12920$V_3.6452@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > > Really....from what Ive heard the 6200 is supposed to be a decent
XGA
> > DLP
> > > > for the price with 2000:1 contrast and 1700 ANSI lumens. In what way
> was
> > > the
> > > > picture worse than the Panasonic.
> > > > Did you notice rainbows on the 6200?
> > > >
> > > > "Tony" <eyespy777@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:vvOhc.12509$V_3.9980@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > > > 6200, so a fair comparison, I would think.
> > > > >
> > > > > "Joe" <jetpilot@sky.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:vOKhc.12176$V_3.4711@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > > > > Which Benq did you see, the 6100 or 6200?
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Tony" <eyespy777@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:%ethc.11610$V_3.805@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > > > > > I saw one in action at Harvey Norman (Marion SA) yesterday.
(Hey
> > > > before
> > > > > > you
> > > > > > > flame me, I ended up here because I couldn't find anyone else
> who
> > > had
> > > > > one
> > > > > > > set up)
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Some thoughts:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > *Salesman was an obnoxious prick (but you have probably
already
> > > > guessed
> > > > > > > that)
> > > > > > > *Viewing conditions were less than ideal (lots of background
> noise
> > &
> > > > > > ambient
> > > > > > > light)
> > > > > > > *Picture, on a 100in screen (from HD source - tv demo loop)
was
> > very
> > > > > sharp
> > > > > > > and the colours were vivid - much better than the DLP
projectors
> I
> > > saw
> > > > > (a
> > > > > > > Screenplay and a Benq)
> > > > > > > *Pixelation was only noticeable to me when white text
appeared -
> > > > looked
> > > > > > > terrible, pretty much what I'm used to seeing from projectors.
> > This
> > > is
> > > > > > only
> > > > > > > an observation, not a concern as this would only be an
annoyance
> > at
> > > > the
> > > > > > > beginning & end of a movie, or maybe during ads if you're
> watching
> > a
> > > > bit
> > > > > > of
> > > > > > > tv. It would be a different story if you watched a lot of
> > subtitled
> > > > > > movies,
> > > > > > > I suppose ;-)
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > On the whole, I was very impressed with what I saw,
considering
> I
> > > was
> > > > > > > watching the image in a room that was nowhere near dark - I'm
> sure
> > > it
> > > > > > would
> > > > > > > look spectacular in even a semi darkened room.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Can't wait to get my hands on one!
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "Benji" <byteme22@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
> > > > > > > news:U9lhc.5799$KS1.289833@nasal.pacific.net.au...
> > > > > > > > hey im a new guy here... first post... and i am looking at
> > buying
> > > > the
> > > > > > > above
> > > > > > > > mentions projector has anyone had any experiences with this
> > > > projector
> > > > > > godd
> > > > > > > > or bad. just after other peoples opinions
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > thanx
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Ben
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Sean Moore]

There's stuff called screen goo, which is a reflective grey paint, meant to
be very good, haven't tried it yet, www.goosystems.com and they have a
supplier in melbourne. Depending on the room light and projector there are
different types you can use.

In normal light the panny is still pretty good, not as high impact as when
dark but i was initially thinking i might need a small lcd or something to
watch tv in the day but i don't think i need to now.

Vertical banding is visible, but only because i spent months reading up
about the panny and was looking for it, i've tried 'tweaking' it out but to
avail. I suggest trying as hard as you can to forget about it, and you'll
probably never notice it. Keep in mind it's one of the cheapest projectors
you can buy atm, so it's not going to be perfect. Every one who's seen it so
far has been amazed at both the size and quality of the picture.

Sean

"Joe" <jetpilot@sky.com> wrote in message
news:iCkic.7106$qq6.6655@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> Theres a grey screen people in AV forums talk about or a paint you can get
> too....it helps contrast and make blacks look blacker.
> Have you noticed vertical banding? It seems to be something some people
> criticise this model for.
>
>
>
> "Sam Gammilonghi" <sgammilonghi@iprimus.com.au> wrote in message
> news:4089bb07_1@news.iprimus.com.au...
> > Normal lighting in a room is still very good and I am still using my
> > original screentechnics white screen
> >
> > Should I look at a specific type of screen to enhance the contrast
> more????
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > Sam
> > "Joe" <jetpilot@sky.com> wrote in message
> > news:SU4ic.21641$V_3.13970@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > What type of screen are you projecting on? How does it go in normal
> room
> > > light (not blaring sunlight coming in the room)
> > >
> > >
> > > "Sam" <sgammilonghi@NOSPAMiprimus.com.au> wrote in message
> > > news:40887a67$1_1@news.iprimus.com.au...
> > > > Bought one on Wednesday and installed yesterday. One word -
> FANTASTIC!!!
> > > >
> > > > Settings left as default running component video through HDSTB and
> DVD.
> > > >
> > > > My wife was left speechless!!!!!!! - definitely a first.
> > > >
> > > > Blacks are awesome for a LCD projector. You would have to compare
this
> > to
> > > a
> > > > $5k DLP and the colours can't be beaten as LCD's are so vibrant.
> > > >
> > > > For a $3k projector its got to be the cheapest and best way to get
> into
> > > the
> > > > BIG screen movies at home with HD
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Joe" <jetpilot@sky.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:ssXhc.12920$V_3.6452@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > > > Really....from what Ive heard the 6200 is supposed to be a decent
> XGA
> > > DLP
> > > > > for the price with 2000:1 contrast and 1700 ANSI lumens. In what
way
> > was
> > > > the
> > > > > picture worse than the Panasonic.
> > > > > Did you notice rainbows on the 6200?
> > > > >
> > > > > "Tony" <eyespy777@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:vvOhc.12509$V_3.9980@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > > > > 6200, so a fair comparison, I would think.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Joe" <jetpilot@sky.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:vOKhc.12176$V_3.4711@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > > > > > Which Benq did you see, the 6100 or 6200?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "Tony" <eyespy777@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > > news:%ethc.11610$V_3.805@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > > > > > > I saw one in action at Harvey Norman (Marion SA) yesterday.
> (Hey
> > > > > before
> > > > > > > you
> > > > > > > > flame me, I ended up here because I couldn't find anyone
else
> > who
> > > > had
> > > > > > one
> > > > > > > > set up)
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Some thoughts:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > *Salesman was an obnoxious prick (but you have probably
> already
> > > > > guessed
> > > > > > > > that)
> > > > > > > > *Viewing conditions were less than ideal (lots of background
> > noise
> > > &
> > > > > > > ambient
> > > > > > > > light)
> > > > > > > > *Picture, on a 100in screen (from HD source - tv demo loop)
> was
> > > very
> > > > > > sharp
> > > > > > > > and the colours were vivid - much better than the DLP
> projectors
> > I
> > > > saw
> > > > > > (a
> > > > > > > > Screenplay and a Benq)
> > > > > > > > *Pixelation was only noticeable to me when white text
> appeared -
> > > > > looked
> > > > > > > > terrible, pretty much what I'm used to seeing from
projectors.
> > > This
> > > > is
> > > > > > > only
> > > > > > > > an observation, not a concern as this would only be an
> annoyance
> > > at
> > > > > the
> > > > > > > > beginning & end of a movie, or maybe during ads if you're
> > watching
> > > a
> > > > > bit
> > > > > > > of
> > > > > > > > tv. It would be a different story if you watched a lot of
> > > subtitled
> > > > > > > movies,
> > > > > > > > I suppose ;-)
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > On the whole, I was very impressed with what I saw,
> considering
> > I
> > > > was
> > > > > > > > watching the image in a room that was nowhere near dark -
I'm
> > sure
> > > > it
> > > > > > > would
> > > > > > > > look spectacular in even a semi darkened room.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Can't wait to get my hands on one!
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "Benji" <byteme22@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
> > > > > > > > news:U9lhc.5799$KS1.289833@nasal.pacific.net.au...
> > > > > > > > > hey im a new guy here... first post... and i am looking at
> > > buying
> > > > > the
> > > > > > > > above
> > > > > > > > > mentions projector has anyone had any experiences with
this
> > > > > projector
> > > > > > > godd
> > > > > > > > > or bad. just after other peoples opinions
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > thanx
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Ben
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

[Joe]

Ok I know its got some rave reviews despite the niggles and Im leaning that
way but was
wanting to get see more reviews about the Benq 6200 which is my only other
alternative
at a similar price.


"Sean Moore" <shorns85@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:408a15cd@duster.adelaide.on.net...
> There's stuff called screen goo, which is a reflective grey paint, meant
to
> be very good, haven't tried it yet, www.goosystems.com and they have a
> supplier in melbourne. Depending on the room light and projector there are
> different types you can use.
>
> In normal light the panny is still pretty good, not as high impact as when
> dark but i was initially thinking i might need a small lcd or something to
> watch tv in the day but i don't think i need to now.
>
> Vertical banding is visible, but only because i spent months reading up
> about the panny and was looking for it, i've tried 'tweaking' it out but
to
> avail. I suggest trying as hard as you can to forget about it, and you'll
> probably never notice it. Keep in mind it's one of the cheapest projectors
> you can buy atm, so it's not going to be perfect. Every one who's seen it
so
> far has been amazed at both the size and quality of the picture.
>
> Sean
>
> "Joe" <jetpilot@sky.com> wrote in message
> news:iCkic.7106$qq6.6655@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > Theres a grey screen people in AV forums talk about or a paint you can
get
> > too....it helps contrast and make blacks look blacker.
> > Have you noticed vertical banding? It seems to be something some people
> > criticise this model for.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Sam Gammilonghi" <sgammilonghi@iprimus.com.au> wrote in message
> > news:4089bb07_1@news.iprimus.com.au...
> > > Normal lighting in a room is still very good and I am still using my
> > > original screentechnics white screen
> > >
> > > Should I look at a specific type of screen to enhance the contrast
> > more????
> > >
> > > thanks
> > >
> > > Sam
> > > "Joe" <jetpilot@sky.com> wrote in message
> > > news:SU4ic.21641$V_3.13970@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > > What type of screen are you projecting on? How does it go in normal
> > room
> > > > light (not blaring sunlight coming in the room)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Sam" <sgammilonghi@NOSPAMiprimus.com.au> wrote in message
> > > > news:40887a67$1_1@news.iprimus.com.au...
> > > > > Bought one on Wednesday and installed yesterday. One word -
> > FANTASTIC!!!
> > > > >
> > > > > Settings left as default running component video through HDSTB and
> > DVD.
> > > > >
> > > > > My wife was left speechless!!!!!!! - definitely a first.
> > > > >
> > > > > Blacks are awesome for a LCD projector. You would have to compare
> this
> > > to
> > > > a
> > > > > $5k DLP and the colours can't be beaten as LCD's are so vibrant.
> > > > >
> > > > > For a $3k projector its got to be the cheapest and best way to get
> > into
> > > > the
> > > > > BIG screen movies at home with HD
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Joe" <jetpilot@sky.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:ssXhc.12920$V_3.6452@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > > > > Really....from what Ive heard the 6200 is supposed to be a
decent
> > XGA
> > > > DLP
> > > > > > for the price with 2000:1 contrast and 1700 ANSI lumens. In what
> way
> > > was
> > > > > the
> > > > > > picture worse than the Panasonic.
> > > > > > Did you notice rainbows on the 6200?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Tony" <eyespy777@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:vvOhc.12509$V_3.9980@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > > > > > 6200, so a fair comparison, I would think.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "Joe" <jetpilot@sky.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > > news:vOKhc.12176$V_3.4711@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > > > > > > Which Benq did you see, the 6100 or 6200?
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "Tony" <eyespy777@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > > > news:%ethc.11610$V_3.805@news-server.bigpond.net.au...
> > > > > > > > > I saw one in action at Harvey Norman (Marion SA)
yesterday.
> > (Hey
> > > > > > before
> > > > > > > > you
> > > > > > > > > flame me, I ended up here because I couldn't find anyone
> else
> > > who
> > > > > had
> > > > > > > one
> > > > > > > > > set up)
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Some thoughts:
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > *Salesman was an obnoxious prick (but you have probably
> > already
> > > > > > guessed
> > > > > > > > > that)
> > > > > > > > > *Viewing conditions were less than ideal (lots of
background
> > > noise
> > > > &
> > > > > > > > ambient
> > > > > > > > > light)
> > > > > > > > > *Picture, on a 100in screen (from HD source - tv demo
loop)
> > was
> > > > very
> > > > > > > sharp
> > > > > > > > > and the colours were vivid - much better than the DLP
> > projectors
> > > I
> > > > > saw
> > > > > > > (a
> > > > > > > > > Screenplay and a Benq)
> > > > > > > > > *Pixelation was only noticeable to me when white text
> > appeared -
> > > > > > looked
> > > > > > > > > terrible, pretty much what I'm used to seeing from
> projectors.
> > > > This
> > > > > is
> > > > > > > > only
> > > > > > > > > an observation, not a concern as this would only be an
> > annoyance
> > > > at
> > > > > > the
> > > > > > > > > beginning & end of a movie, or maybe during ads if you're
> > > watching
> > > > a
> > > > > > bit
> > > > > > > > of
> > > > > > > > > tv. It would be a different story if you watched a lot of
> > > > subtitled
> > > > > > > > movies,
> > > > > > > > > I suppose ;-)
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > On the whole, I was very impressed with what I saw,
> > considering
> > > I
> > > > > was
> > > > > > > > > watching the image in a room that was nowhere near dark -
> I'm
> > > sure
> > > > > it
> > > > > > > > would
> > > > > > > > > look spectacular in even a semi darkened room.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Can't wait to get my hands on one!
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > "Benji" <byteme22@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
> > > > > > > > > news:U9lhc.5799$KS1.289833@nasal.pacific.net.au...
> > > > > > > > > > hey im a new guy here... first post... and i am looking
at
> > > > buying
> > > > > > the
> > > > > > > > > above
> > > > > > > > > > mentions projector has anyone had any experiences with
> this
> > > > > > projector
> > > > > > > > godd
> > > > > > > > > > or bad. just after other peoples opinions
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > thanx
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > Ben
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>