QUOTE(bayrowser @ Feb 28 2012, 10:44 PM)
Hi,
Can you share your reasons for picking the Sony HW30ES. Did you consider the Epson TW8000? I am seriously looking to purchase a PJ - apparently 'down south' prices are very good. Any jalan?
thanks
TW8000 price in M'sia is almost same as HW30ES here and I got a very good package price and proper installation services from the shop.
Unless you can get the TW8000 from S'pore (list at SGD4,299 x 2.45 = RM10,532 + 10% tax = RM11,585 + shipping) at a much lower price, the TW8000 listed in M'sia at RM12,800 but can get at RM11,280 from the shop here with local warranty, so no point getting from S'pore also.

I think they come with 1 pair of 3D active shutter glasses only and you need to comfirm with the shop if the price include installation or not.
Even if u want to import from USA, the 5010 going for USD2999 (RM9,446 + shipping (RM400) + 10% tax) = RM10,831, modest saving there, might as well get from local.
And I like SXRD film like picture

and since I have a bat cave, the lower brightness is not a problem to me, if you want to put it at living room, you should consider the Epson.