Infocus X1 DLP front projector $850 shipped (today only, Thursday 9-25-03)

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GRIFFIN1

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Got this from gotapex.com.

"Infocus X1 DLP SVGA Projector with Faroudja DCDi processing, 2000:1 contrast, 1100 ANSI lumens,HDTV 720p & 1080i capable inputs, 4000 hour bulb, quiet 32dB noise, and just 6.8 lbs. $874.10."

There is a $25 coupon right now, and Dell has the projector marked down to $899. There is no shipping and no tax to most states. Go to the gotapex site for information on the coupon. jwells777 thought about using the 3% cash back from fat cash to bring the price down to just under $850.

The $25 coupon is good for today only.

If you don't know anything about this projector, you can read up on it at
AVSforum.com. You will find people talking about it in the "Digital Projectors - Under $5000" forum. This best "Bang for the buck" projector out there. I really like mine even though I paid a good $1200 for it early this year.
 
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how much does it cost to replace the lamp?
this is soooo tempting!!!
 
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SimMike2

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Lamp is rated for 4000 hours and cost $299 to replace. If you run it 3 hours per night, which is about the most I ever do, the bulb will last you four years. Just remember it isn't guaranteed 4000 hours. It could pop at 1000.
 
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GRIFFIN1

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Lamp will set you back $300. Since I don't use my X1 for all of my TV watching, my bulb should last a good 2 years.

If the bulb last for 3000 of it's 4000 hour life, then that will give you something like 1500 movies.

$300/1500 movies = 20 cents a movie.

Front projectors aren't for everyone. You have to have a low light room and you will have to run cables from whatever your sorce is to the projector. You will need a screen of some kind. Expect to spend another $80 on a long VGA cable and parts to make a screen.
 
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Tempting, but I already have TWO NEC 7" CRTs that I am not using. I have everything for a nice HT, but the wife balked at the size of my CRTs. Time to sell the CRTs and go digital :(.
 
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Tempting, but I already have TWO NEC 7" CRTs that I am not using. I have everything for a nice HT, but the wife balked at the size of my CRTs. Time to sell the CRTs and go digital .
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Wtf? 7" CRT?
 
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Just as a side note, I have the X1 and am very pleased with it. Works great even just projecting on a light colored wall. Recently from Dell when I ordered something else they had one of those crappy "Would you like to buy this as well?" things, and they had a 50ft VGA cable for a rather reasonable price (<$30, IIRC). By far the best price available on VGA cables I thought.
 
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sat4fun

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Three 7" CRT tubes. CRT projectors are the best. Digital projectors strive to recreate what an Analog can already do. Nice pure blacks, but they are big mothers.
 
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LevcoS

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I heard the Leafrog wireless video is terrible, so you will need cables.
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Where'd you hear it? I have no experience with the system, but have been looking without success for a review...

 
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sat4fun

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Originally posted by: LevcoS
I heard the Leafrog wireless video is terrible, so you will need cables.
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Where'd you hear it? I have no experience with the system, but have been looking without success for a review...
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Cannot comment on the leapfrog, but I had one of the X-10 units several years ago and it was terrible. I just wanted it for audio and sucked at that. The X-10 was just like the RadioShack units which were also useless. The leapfrogs look the same.
 
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GRIFFIN1

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The leapfrog looks like it only has composite video input at the best. If you are going to be looking at a 100" screen, then you are going to want to use either a HTPC or component video inputs from a DVD player or HDTV box. Even a DVD at 480p starts to look a little weak when you compare it to HDTV at 720p or 1080i.
 
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LevcoS

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I know next-to-nothing about HDTV and the various video resolutions and whatnot. If what I want is to put a projector across the room (~17 feet) from my computer and watch DVDs from the computer on a screen that will pull down from the ceiling near the computer (that same 17-foot distance from the projector), what's my best choice in terms of cabling? On very rare occasions, I may also want to screen from VHS, which is located next to the computer, so if I can get an adapter to RCA for whatever cable you recommend, that'd be a bonus.

Because I live in a tiny NY studio apartment, I don't anticipate buying standalone DVD in the near future...

Thanks!

LevcoS
 
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GRIFFIN1

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You will need a VGA cable for the HTPC. I bought this 35' VGA cable from cableclub.com. I had no problems with the order.

For the VCR, you will either use S-video or a composite video cable if you want to connect the VCR directly to the projector. You might be able to use a video capture card in the computer to send the video from the VCR through the computer and to the projector using the VGA cable. I'm 99% sure that the macrovision copy protection will prevent you from running the video from the VCR to your computer, so you should just plan on using a long s-video or composite cable.
 
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Just a FYI:

Often DLP Projectors, especially the cheapo units, do not produce accurate color gradients.

Most common complaint is that Yellow looks more of a lime-green. As a result, color tones can be off and often this is not correctable.

Check the FAQ/KB on the projector you're looking at buying. For InFocus, Dell, and HP I've found a similar statement to the one above along with a note stating "...and we will not RMA a unit for this problem....."

nice eh?



And finally, this unit is SVGA = 800x600..... I would recomend getting a 1024x768 XGA model.....

 
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LevcoS

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Thanks, Griffin1! Sounds like a plan - and that cable is perfect! I'd previously found only 25' and 50' lengths (i.e. barely too short and much too long), which is why I'd decided maybe wireless was going to be the answer! ;)
 
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Figured that I would remind people to take advantage of FatCash for an extra 3% back. This brings my total to below $850 shipped to my door. This is cheaper than the deal a few months back from Best Buy and there is no rebate hassles. And as an added bonus, none of my money filters into Best Buy's hands.
 
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Man, this is an INSANE price...I'm still unemployed, so I know I'm going to get fvcked when I can actually afford an X1, since they're changing the models (removing Faroujda and adding component inputs).

bah.
 
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Originally posted by: brxndxn
Tempting, but I already have TWO NEC 7" CRTs that I am not using. I have everything for a nice HT, but the wife balked at the size of my CRTs. Time to sell the CRTs and go digital .
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Wtf? 7" CRT?
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yeah, 7" crt guns, three of them. 9" guns are the gold standard, the only ones that can display a true HDTV 1080i in all of it's resolution.

and sat4fun is correct, the analog projectors have the best image quality, with true blacks. BUT, the flipside is, they are heavy as hell, the guns need to be converged every once in a while, have very low lumens outuput,and are kind of a pain to install. that's why digital projectors are so popular, almost plug and play. plug the damn thing in, focus it, watch a movie. yeah you can start tweaking colors, placement, etc., but anybody can do this. the CRT almost requires a professional.
 
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Originally posted by: Souka
Just a FYI: Often DLP Projectors, especially the cheapo units, do not produce accurate color gradients. Most common complaint is that Yellow looks more of a lime-green. As a result, color tones can be off and often this is not correctable. Check the FAQ/KB on the projector you're looking at buying. For InFocus, Dell, and HP I've found a similar statement to the one above along with a note stating "...and we will not RMA a unit for this problem....." nice eh? And finally, this unit is SVGA = 800x600..... I would recomend getting a 1024x768 XGA model.....
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You need to factor in cost...
 
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SimMike2

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I don't know how they do it, but this supposedly inferior SVGA 800 X 600 projector does an amazing job with HDTV. You have to see it to believe it. When I wander through the TV section at the local electronics store, none of the TVs can approach the quality of this little dynamo, and that includes $5000 plasmas and 65" RPTV. As for the comment about the colors being off, I think they are dead on accurate, especially with a progressive scan through the VGA input.

The X1 was the best single thing I ever bought for myself. Virtually zero buyers remorse and everyone who sees it raves about the picture. Is is perfect, no, but for the price it is amazing. Just keep in mind you are going to have to buy a screen and some cables to connect your devices. This isn't really for the dumb plug and play people, but anyone with half a brain can figure it out. Once it is setup, it is easy to operate, so you can probably find an electronic geek somewhere in your family or friends to get it all connected and stuff.
 
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may

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Originally posted by: SimMike2
I don't know how they do it, but this supposedly inferior SVGA 800 X 600 projector does an amazing job with HDTV. You have to see it to believe it. When I wander through the TV section at the local electronics store, none of the TVs can approach the quality of this little dynamo, and that includes $5000 plasmas and 65" RPTV. As for the comment about the colors being off, I think they are dead on accurate, especially with a progressive scan through the VGA input. The X1 was the best single thing I ever bought for myself. Virtually zero buyers remorse and everyone who sees it raves about the picture. Is is perfect, no, but for the price it is amazing. Just keep in mind you are going to have to buy a screen and some cables to connect your devices. This isn't really for the dumb plug and play people, but anyone with half a brain can figure it out. Once it is setup, it is easy to operate, so you can probably find an electronic geek somewhere in your family or friends to get it all connected and stuff.
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Second that.. everyone should try the OTA HDTV box or buy a HDTV card. There are cheap fusion card for a little over $100.

 
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