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I've been thinking about a projector for my future...I just wonder about the bulb replacement (so I'm hoping for LED bulbs, or maybe laser-based projection)...but if you don't mind my asking: how have your bulbs faired? How long do they last, and how much to replace?]]>May 28th 2008 11:21PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/28/sonys-bravia-vpl-vw40-hd-projector-gets-reviewed/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/28/sonys-bravia-vpl-vw40-hd-projector-gets-reviewed/
The only problem is that indeed the bulbs are more expensive.. around $400.. but they do last pretty well too, at least what they say.

I'll tell you, for example the VW60 Sony I looked at that was more expensive then the one mentioned here was still a bit off with colors and wasn't as sharp as I expected.

Panasonic AE2000 was my first choice because it was the cheapest and proven but when EPSON revised it's Epson Cinema 1080 with the UB version they literally killed off the sub $3000 market. I think it's absolutely the best projector for the money and easily competes with much much more expensive projectors. And it's not really because i got it, you can see people really praise it everywhere. It really is great, sharp, colors POP amazingly and blacks are excellent even with a bit light in the room.

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Worse yet is that I've seen instances where they connect a source using practically the worse method of connectivity in order to allow a competing projector product a better displayed edge.

Until I see something in-home, calibrated, in a light controlled environment where one can only utilize low-light contrast performance then comparison is rather moot.

BTW, isn't comparing LCD to LCoS a little strange? While LCD offers a color-punchy condition I wonder about the screen-door condition due to the inherent poor fill-factor of LCD compared to DLP and LCoS.]]>May 29th 2008 5:31AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/28/sonys-bravia-vpl-vw40-hd-projector-gets-reviewed/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/28/sonys-bravia-vpl-vw40-hd-projector-gets-reviewed/
The zoom on the Sony pj sucks (as do all non-LCD projectors). My room is rather small -- so I can only mount the pj about 10' away from the screen. With the Sony, that gives me an 85" screen. With the Epson, I'll get a 100" screen. If the picture is anywhere near close, guess which wins?

I've been researching a pj upgrade for a few months and I keep coming back to the Epson. I want the Epson Pro because it's black (and includes an extra lamp), but the extra cost is quite high.... :(
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"The same goes for the VW40's 1.7:1 zoom, which can display a 100" diagonal 16:9 image from 10'2" to 17'6". That's plenty of leeway to adjust the projector to your room."

Just thought I'd point that out since you specifically mentioned its lack of zoom.

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Damn, now I have yet another pj to consider. *laugh*]]>May 29th 2008 1:06PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/28/sonys-bravia-vpl-vw40-hd-projector-gets-reviewed/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/28/sonys-bravia-vpl-vw40-hd-projector-gets-reviewed/May 29th 2008 2:52PM