Guys, my optoma65 spoils already thanks to thunder.

So what should I get now ar?

main usage: Movies only.

Concerns :

If get back HDready projector, means getting back Optoma65 which seems stupid to do so

If getting Full HD one, cost me nearly RM10k (or at least RM8k more) which is too much for me

If getting LCD/Plasma, the size will be much much smaller, and i am a fan of projector for movies. Somemore i have a sorta dedicated room for movies. Besides, if get LCD/Plasma, then my projector screen will be wasted.

So guys, what you all suggest ar?

Budget: Around Rm5k only

Optoma HD20 selling around 5K.

Crazy to go back to smaller size screen.

yea, i just saw kuchingtiger thread....damned~!!!! yeay lol

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Added on December 29, 2010, 4:34 pmi know but budget constrains ma

This post has been edited by samlee860407: Dec 29 2010, 04:34 PM

Get cheap full HD proj now and wait for fancy full HD/3D proj to have massive price drop. Don't think I will go back to TV again. my 2 cents.

Once watch movies using HD projector, never turn back.. However I still use Plasma tv for astro..

get another optoma hd ready projector la

unless rm 5k can get u a 103" plasma

So how much is the 103" Plasma? RM200K?

Isnt the color kind of dull? I've seen projectors, the colors are flat

U need to have a dark room to get nice colours and contrast

bro, how did thunder spoil your pj? Was your pj on at the time?

i also got a hd65 and once got pj with 100" screen, how to downgrade to 50"??

the power cable is connected, the switch is on, but i did not on the projector

You mean...
1. Wall socket power switch is "on" but...
2. Projector power switch is "off"

And got hit by lighting?

It is unsafe to do so. Always unplug when not in use.

Get a HD20 since it is below RM5K now. Like other members mentioned, it will be too hard to go back to smaller screen size. I get used to my 92" screen. When watch movies / astro with the 50" plasma, kinda feel too small

Once you step in the projector world, there is NO turning back. It is just as addictive as in HD world.

1 word for advice is "Unplug" the wall socket when not in use. I know many ppl dont do that due to laziness. I have made it a habit to detach the power cable every nite before going to bed, just like u must brush your teeth before sleep. On another note, I have come across a frd who even going to the extreme to observe the weather condition before switching his mega bucks systems ON....LOL.

He probably also look at the stars to make sure they are all properly aligned with his birth date and making offering to the gods before throwing the switch. And LOL

Yeah, I have lost my words when he told us that today demo session has to call-off due to coming bad weather & predicted thunderstorm.

What did I tell you? His offering to the god was not being accepted. So no demo.

yes. well , cant blame it

i cant even switch back my house electric after it. the TNB fuse (the black thing at the meter there) also rosak

1 thunder, my PC motherboard, projector, auto gate, digital photo frame, 3 lights all rosak

tak tau is i sui or heng

Htkaki,u got sell?

I wana go test test laaaaaaa
Long time dint test ur system, that time go also test awhile niaaaaa

thats why. projector is so awesome compare to plasma and LCD

Now i sudah beli belkin, lol. so at least next time can claim for insurance? LOL

wah sam also know HTkaki ar.. kheng!

i beli itu white snake from him ma

oh and i think my BD60 too

oh.. white snake.. lol..

why you tukar blog wor..

Yes, I am selling it. But on order basis. I am planning to change to JVC DLA-HD250, which is slightly below RM9K.

Please come and test. My shop is nearby where you waited for me. The HT system is a few leaps forward compares to my previous system that you auditioned


Now, I am using bigger green snake Almost retires all the white snakes in my current system. Only using it for CA and Mission. Also on Denon 2310.

But what if there's a sudden thunderstorm in the middle of a movie? I had a PC destroyed once by a bolt from a clear blue sky.

Get a surge protector to protect your valuable electrical appliance. I have cal-lab lightning isolators protecting my projector which is 24 hours connected to the wall socket.

okok...cool. i will see how ....now bo moolah

Same here.

Buy this

http://www.belkin.com/my/IWCatProductPage....oduct_Id=508804

.. and keep your LCD/LED what ever receipt...

Amazing how superior protection inside all appliances and three kilometers of sky cannot stop that surge. But miracle cal-lab devices do.

Well if I were in your position, if you have budget constraint, its better to change back to a 50' LCD or plasma.

1. you can watch low resolution program anytime.
2. you can watch it in day light.
3. By now you would probably have realised, great movie picture quality does not mean its worth keeping the movie. Most of the greatest film that make you remember is of lower quality make. How often you can watch an Avatar ?
4. save resources on sound quality, which I think is slightly harder to achieve then picture quality. Even a basic computer Mobo can already achieve almost perfect 1080p PQ.

Just my two cents. No offense to others.

my budget only rm1800..what is the best projector brand dat a should buy?

Really, what kind of superior protection is inbuilt inside all appliances?

Similarly, is 3 km of sky designed to stop surges?

yea, i already got something similar. but not that one though, still belkin

50" plasma aint that cheap, no?

for me,

1) i dont watch TV programme, and this thing will connect to my PC and BDP only
2) yea...good one
3) i do keep most movies
4) agree very much

Yeah, I doubt Cal-lab or any affordable lightning protector can protect our A/V equipments if it is a direct hit.

To the OP: if you can arrange a freight forwarder to deliver your package from the US to Malaysia, you can do a bank transfer with Projector People to get the Epson 8350 1080p/24 projector. It's about USD1200. They ship free to the freight forwarder. You pay another USD200 to ship to the US.

Total cost to you is RM4300. Plus bank transfer fees.


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