Projector Comparison SIM2 and Sharp

[JM7]

Has anyone seen a review comparing the SIM2 and Sharp XVZ12000? On the SIM2
I have been considering the SIM2 Domino 20 and the 200DMF (older one so
perhaps a comparison may be difficult).

Any recommendations at this quality level?

I am in Sydney - where is the best place to get either of these projectors
and get good service re_installation.

Thanks,

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John
jrg_REM_SPAM@bigpond.net.au

[Gary Lightfoot]

JM7 wrote:
> Has anyone seen a review comparing the SIM2 and Sharp XVZ12000? On
> the SIM2 I have been considering the SIM2 Domino 20 and the 200DMF
> (older one so perhaps a comparison may be difficult).
>
> Any recommendations at this quality level?

The Sharp XV12000 is leaps and bounds ahead of the Sim2s you mention,
and in a different price bracket which reflects that, unless you can
get it at a similar price to the Domino20. If so, get the Sharp. Japan
sells them at a very good price IIRC. The Sharp has a better spec all
round compared to the D20 so would be the obvious choice if picture
quality is paramount.

The Domino20 is a very nice machine with excellent optics and
processing. It's 16:9 native and ideal for PAL being 1024 x 576 (Sharp
is 1280 x 720), and will do a fine job with hi-def stuff too. It
really shines when fed via a HDMI source such as the Pioneer 668 or
868 for DVD playback.

The 200DMF also produces a very good picture, despite being only 848 x
480 or 800 x 600 (dual format DMD). If you need to sit closer than 2 x
the width of the screen, you should rule out the DMF due to
screendoor. You can pick these up quite cheaply now, and if the price
is right are good alternatives to Infocus X1/X2 or Optoma H30s, but a
warranty is is always a good thing to have so that again goes against
them if buying second hand.

> I am in Sydney - where is the best place to get either of these
> projectors and get good service re_installation.

I would recommend you demo some DLP projectors first though, as they
produce each image frame as static RGB and rely on your persistance of
vision to produce a full colour image. Some people see RGB colour
fringing (sometimes called rainbow effect or colour bursting) and this
can spoil the experience. Another side effect may be eystrain or
headaches, though it does appear to only affect a minority. LCD can
produce good images too, along with their own set of issues (no
projection format is perfect), but it may give you a better range of
projectors to choose from and you'll be able to make up your own mind
what looks best to you.

HTH

Gary.

[JM7]

Thanks for your detalied reply - have seen both now and yes the sharp is def
the way to go.

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"Gary Lightfoot" <g.lightfoot@btinosmegnternet.com> wrote in message
news:AeNwc.1890$ry1.19484791@news-text.cableinet.net...
> JM7 wrote:
> > Has anyone seen a review comparing the SIM2 and Sharp XVZ12000? On
> > the SIM2 I have been considering the SIM2 Domino 20 and the 200DMF
> > (older one so perhaps a comparison may be difficult).
> >
> > Any recommendations at this quality level?
>
> The Sharp XV12000 is leaps and bounds ahead of the Sim2s you mention,
> and in a different price bracket which reflects that, unless you can
> get it at a similar price to the Domino20. If so, get the Sharp. Japan
> sells them at a very good price IIRC. The Sharp has a better spec all
> round compared to the D20 so would be the obvious choice if picture
> quality is paramount.
>
> The Domino20 is a very nice machine with excellent optics and
> processing. It's 16:9 native and ideal for PAL being 1024 x 576 (Sharp
> is 1280 x 720), and will do a fine job with hi-def stuff too. It
> really shines when fed via a HDMI source such as the Pioneer 668 or
> 868 for DVD playback.
>
> The 200DMF also produces a very good picture, despite being only 848 x
> 480 or 800 x 600 (dual format DMD). If you need to sit closer than 2 x
> the width of the screen, you should rule out the DMF due to
> screendoor. You can pick these up quite cheaply now, and if the price
> is right are good alternatives to Infocus X1/X2 or Optoma H30s, but a
> warranty is is always a good thing to have so that again goes against
> them if buying second hand.
>
> > I am in Sydney - where is the best place to get either of these
> > projectors and get good service re_installation.
>
> I would recommend you demo some DLP projectors first though, as they
> produce each image frame as static RGB and rely on your persistance of
> vision to produce a full colour image. Some people see RGB colour
> fringing (sometimes called rainbow effect or colour bursting) and this
> can spoil the experience. Another side effect may be eystrain or
> headaches, though it does appear to only affect a minority. LCD can
> produce good images too, along with their own set of issues (no
> projection format is perfect), but it may give you a better range of
> projectors to choose from and you'll be able to make up your own mind
> what looks best to you.
>
> HTH
>
> Gary.
>
>

[Gary Lightfoot]

JM7 wrote:
> Thanks for your detalied reply - have seen both now and yes the
sharp
> is def the way to go.

Your welcome. :)

Are you going to be buying one then?

Gary.