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unkyjoesa
Joined: 13 Dec 2007
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Location: Marion TX
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| Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:49 pm Post subject: Can of Worms |
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Ok here goes, let the flaming begin.
I love the Optoma HD65 I just received.
Why? I will list them below in order of preference.
1: Size - small
2: Ease of use
3: Noise
4: Picture quality "digital has come a longggggg way" clean crisp images, detail of scenes.
5: No rainbows "not yet anyway. which means no eyestrain"
6: COLORS!
7: Mounting options
8: This is actually #1 but I wont admit it WAF 
9: Warranty 2 years direct exchange + $95 3 year bulb replacement warranty.
Anyone else own this series of projectors? HD 70 or others?
Will you admit it here?
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whats6x7
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This isn't a flame but I think it is bad form to post a mini-advertisement for a projector on Curt's web page. Why didn't you post the 800# for the store and some coupon codes?
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Curt Palme
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Joined: 08 Mar 2006
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TV/Projector: All of them!
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Because others here will never fall for that drivel.
(just kidding unky, if you like it, good for you, but I personally cannot watch any single chip DLPs. I get headaches.
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overclkr
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BANNED!!!!!!!! Off with his HEAD!!!!!!! 
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JustGreg
Joined: 07 Mar 2006
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Location: Kenosha, WI
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Fall in love kinda easy there donchya unk. 
Ah it's all good. You probably just needed a flashlight so you could work on your 8500. 
Enjoy your new toy. With money as tight as it is for most folks I cheer when ANYBODY buys a new toy these days. 
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unkyjoesa
Joined: 13 Dec 2007
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Location: Marion TX
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Curt, I was real worried about this as well.
The old X1 I have gave me headaches, this one is much better, well so far.
I am the same way with CRT monitors that used to run at 60hz, I could see them flicker, I always had to ramp up the scan rate to 70-75hz to make the flicker go away.
My Marquee must have been very poorly setup, cause this is night and day. The color alone make the image, dare I say "3d like" 
I got it from E-Bay, Best Buy clearance "Dealtree is the company" for $600.00 0 lamp hours with a warranty. I guess it was an open box deal.
I am very happy with the purchase, and for anyone thinking about buying one go for it! Glad I waited for the HD65 instead of the HD70, as I bid on one of those first.
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Marquee 8500 w mods done.
DirecTV HDDVR 720p
Moome Component Card
SageTV 1tb storage for ripped DVD's-Music-Photos
Hauppauge Media Extender for SD TV
SageTV HD Extender for the PJ
Xbox Media Center for the PJ
Mits 56 RPTV in Living Room-
No DRM-Ever!
My newest edition Optoma HD65- Dont Laugh at me!
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jkruger
Joined: 24 Oct 2007
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Location: Carlsbad, CA
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I want a flashlite set up right above the barco so I can show people the difference in the image. But I'll never spend my money on one... until they get a lot better.
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WanMan
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| Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:46 am Post subject: Re: Can of Worms |
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| unkyjoesa wrote: | Ok here goes, let the flaming begin.
I love the Optoma HD65 I just received.
Why? I will list them below in order of preference.
1: Size - small
2: Ease of use
3: Noise
4: Picture quality "digital has come a longggggg way" clean crisp images, detail of scenes.
5: No rainbows "not yet anyway. which means no eyestrain"
6: COLORS!
7: Mounting options
8: This is actually #1 but I wont admit it WAF
9: Warranty 2 years direct exchange + $95 3 year bulb replacement warranty.
Anyone else own this series of projectors? HD 70 or others?
Will you admit it here? |
Notice what was not mentioned was Black Level or On/Off Contrast Ratio. Two of the most important aspects of image quality.
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Person99
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| whats6x7 wrote: | | This isn't a flame but I think it is bad form to post a mini-advertisement for a projector on Curt's web page. Why didn't you post the 800# for the store and some coupon codes? |
Then by extension, it is bad form to have posted any pro-CRT stuff on avsforum for the last 3 years since they don't sell them anymore. How many have observed that!
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whats6x7
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| Person99 wrote: | | whats6x7 wrote: | | This isn't a flame but I think it is bad form to post a mini-advertisement for a projector on Curt's web page. Why didn't you post the 800# for the store and some coupon codes? |
Then by extension, it is bad form to have posted any pro-CRT stuff on avsforum for the last 3 years since they don't sell them anymore. How many have observed that! |
Errr . . . AVSForum doesn't actually sell anything. I mean, if AVSForum sold digital projectors and referred their clients to AVSForum (as Curt does) then you might have a point. But AVSForum is in the business of discussing Home Theatre stuff . . . ALL home theatre stuff.
Just my humble opinion.
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kal
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emdawgz1
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| Person99 wrote: | | whats6x7 wrote: | | This isn't a flame but I think it is bad form to post a mini-advertisement for a projector on Curt's web page. Why didn't you post the 800# for the store and some coupon codes? |
Then by extension, it is bad form to have posted any pro-CRT stuff on avsforum for the last 3 years since they don't sell them anymore. How many have observed that! |
ME!!!
I dont post there at all!!
As for the new PJ, Unk i feel that projectors are like women... If you think she's pretty, 'sallright w/ me, I dont have to do 'er!!!
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whats6x7
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Shows you how much I go over there, doesn't it? 
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garyfritz
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| emdawgz1 wrote: | As for the new PJ, Unk i feel that projectors are like women... If you think she's pretty, 'sallright w/ me, I dont have to do 'er!!!
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LOL!!!
Well said John!! 
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jkruger
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Going digital is like dating a meth-head... once the bulb burns out you would be better off just tossing the whole damn thing in the trash, its worn out.
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WanMan
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I bought my one and only (thus far) projection screen from AVS. While it was a recommended screen for CRT projection, I am somewhat unhappy with the quality in production--but AVS did assist in getting the screen replaced.
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