if getting projector from US anyway (2+k range)... maybe you can consider these contenders

AE-4000
sony HW15
epson 8500

some idea here... my money on AE-4000 or 8500 ...
http://www.projectorcentral.com/1080p_shootout_2009.htm
(I guess the prices should have dropped since the article has been written in oct09)

and more poison here....

http://www.projectorreviews.com/panasonic/...e4000/index.php

http://www.projectorreviews.com/projectors...s_PT-AE4000.php

This post has been edited by ar188: Dec 23 2009, 11:22 AM

I guess if they are selling it at USD2k.. worth to consider..

I dunno.. buying this w6000 is like buying Hyundai sonata or kia optima..

somehow I rather stick with Camrys and Accords..

my Accord (AE-900 aged quite well... 3years and still got spare bulb unused) so maybe Ae-4000 is the way to go for me...

nope, not direct analogy (personal feel ).. afterall Benq is not korean..

the new LG SXRD projector is supposedly very good though...

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Added on December 24, 2009, 1:04 amcome on la.. how can AE-900 be altis? it's not in the same generation.... end 2005 vs end 2009... 3-4 generation differences in projector lifecycle...


the AE-900 would be the same class as the AE-4000... they are in the 2k class price range when new..

This post has been edited by ar188: Dec 24 2009, 01:22 AM

you must be kidding to think benq is like VW in terms of branding, more like well.. taiwanese car brand if there is such a thing..

yup PC parts are pretty competitive if stay in mainstream products... and have big importer bringing in by volume, and supporting those brands..

OT, still can chat ar? after miss your transport... (traffic is heavy now)

anyway, maybe benq got long waranty leh?

This post has been edited by ar188: Dec 24 2009, 05:28 PM

have a good trip!

how much was the lamp?

since the service centre in PG, so it's quite ok to get benq then I guess..