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lokie

I've always been curious about projectors that have lost sooo much of their value.

Are these deals as good as they seem or am I missing something big, like not being able to replace super expensive bulbs or outdated formats, etc.

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here's another one - lokie 04:26:50 10/04/15 (0)
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RE: used projectors - lokie 04:38:40 10/01/15 (0)
Here's another one; in 2003 it sold for $26,000... today $1500.

Do you think it would be hard to beat with a modern $1500 projector?

And then there is the mentioned maintenance issues.
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I would call... - MannyE 09:29:55 09/28/15 (0)
your local repair facility. If you don't have a local repair facility then I would steer clear of it.

It's like buying a $10,000 Ferrari. There is no such thing as a $10,000 Ferrari.
Old technology.... - Rod M 18:31:45 06/11/15 (1)
I bought a Panasonic projector in 2006 for about $2K that had similar specs, a native 1280x720 resolution. Bulbs were a couple hundred or so. The picture was stunning on a 132" Stewart screen which cost 3x of the projector cost.

A good, new true HD projector can likely be bought for slightly more than that one with a new bulb. All you need is one HDMI input, the BNCs and RGB inputs are a complete waste and just cost more money. With 70" HDTVs at their current prices, projectors aren't worth much and unless you plan on a top notch BIG screen for it in a dark room, it's just not worth it, which isn't to say that it's not incredible at night for a movie.

-Rod
- ....and some new technology - Jim D. 09:36:40 08/18/15 (0)
  Here is another take - I recently bought a BenQ HT1075 projector for $800 and an 120" Elite Screen for about $400. I'm extremely impressed with what $1,200 can buy these days. It makes my older 50" Panasonic plasma look like a toy. I must admit however that I did paint my walls and ceiling in Ben Moore Charcoal Gray and covered my 3 skylights so the room can be made completely dark!
  
  Jim D.

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