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I'm thinking about moving up from my Projectavision 2-chip dlp to a Dwin 500 or 700 projector. I like the Projectavision but the fan is noisy even though I've built a box around it. The Dwin is fanless and so it is appealing. Does anyone have direct experience with these projectors? I'd probably go with a Faroudja vp250 or Dwin transcanner with it.Thanks for the advice in advance!
I've just receive LT100 NEC projector, this one is dlp technology has 1000 lumens all kind of input (rgb, component, composite...you name it), you can set it up 3:4, 9:16, wide screen, etc. This one is quiter than the dream vision 500, and the light that come throught the screen of the fan is minimal.
I think you should try to see this one or one similar LT81 that has 800 lumens.
I have one of the early Dwin HD-500 7" CRT units, for almost three years now. I luv it! I use the Transcanner at 750 lines. Get the Transcanner or the new Faroudja 2200 (for the latter, research it at various websites to see if you like it better than the Transcanner, which I'm very happy with.
No fan noise - man, does that do wonders for your audio system! Point convergence is only necessarily occassionally and only takes a few minutes. I doubt you can beat the Dwin - the new 700 is supposedly a bit better picture and you could run the Transcanner probably 900 - 1000 scan lines without overlapping lines; but you can get real deals on the 500 now.Or if you want to wait 4-6 months until Dwin has their new 9" CRT ready, then I'll give you a good deal on my CRT projector!
Let me know firts of all if your Dwin Projector has component input and if it can display 16:9 aspect ratio movies.
I'm currently usin a Dream vision 500 with a dvdo doubler. The dvd is connected to the dvdo s video input (I'm waiting for them to make it with a component input) and de dvdo in conneted to the rgb input of the Dream Vision. I've compared it to a Sharp 96 and to the last model Sharp 99, and belive me there is no comparation, Dream Vision/dvdo convination is far ahead.
I'm telling you this because I know you are using a projector with dlp technology (I've never seen that projector), and maybe other people that write to you have never seen a projector using that technology.
Remember that picture quality is more important than the noise it can produce.
Frederico makes a good point and I didn't mean to imply that the Projectavision has a poor picture. In fact, I'd put it up against MANY CRT's in the under $20K category. A 2 chip DLP has no pixellation even from 2-3 feet, and I'm using it on a Stewart 130 screen that is 16:9 and 10 feet wide (not diagonal). Despite this, the DLP puts out a very bright and clean picture. It isn't, however, as sharp as some of the CRT's I've seen such as the Sony and Dwin's but it is quite good. I will say, however, that the fan noise is significant and distracting even though I have it built into an enclosure and sitting on top of a 7 foot high cabinet. I understand that the new Projectavision (I got the 1st generation) has a quieter fan and some other features (but still not anamorphic or multiple aspect ratios).
...don't buy it, however, until you've seen the Sony VPH-D50Q. The Sony has mild fan noise, but nowhere near as loud as bulb based projectors. I don't consider the noise distracting and I sit about 2-3 feet from the projector.I've never compared the Dwin directly to the Sony, but I bought the Sony.
Something to think about -- heat is the enemy of electronic circuits. I'd personally rather have my projector fan cooled.
The Sony looks like a very good unit as well. The fan noise doesn't sound bad. Have you had any problems with the unit? It has a 3 year warranty on tubes and chassis so this sounds appealing. Also, does the Sony do anamorphic and multiple aspect ratios? (I assume so)thanks for the info.
...it can be set up for any aspect ratio and it has multiple memories for the various settings. It is fantastic...I love it and would buy it again in a heartbeat. I bought it for 8 grand from B&H Photo in New York. It is possible to set up yourself (I did) but it's probably worth paying someone a few hundred dollars for initial setup. You shouldn't need a tech after that (unless you move it), any minor convergence touchups can easily be done by you from the remote (like all CRTs, the convergence will drift somewhat over time).I use an NEC/Faroudja 200 doubler which I purchased for $3000 from a company on the net. It doesn't have component inputs, but if the manufacturers ever release the progressive scan DVD players, I can plug directly into the Sony (it has component inputs). If you're interested, let me know and I'll round up the address for you.
I can't begin to tell you how much this projector has enhanced my life. Both my laserdiscs and DVDs look stunning via the Sony.
Sorry to bug you again, but if you wouldn't mind forwarding any address you might have for B&H (number or email) I'd appreciate it. I'm also seeing about the Sony 70 version although it might be a bit pricey for me. Glad to hear about the quality and flexibility of the Sony 50.Again, thanks.
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Let me know if you're interested in the NEC/Faroudja info. I didn't find a better deal on a Faroudja and I wasn't particularly impressed with the optional Sony doubler.
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