hi bros,

In the market for a 720p projector, LCD TVs not cutting it, all the images have that pastel look. I'm a fan of image depth and 3 dimensional colour. Wonderin which projector (Epson, Panny) has this CRT-like quality? The dilemma I'm facing is my budget is quite tight, what's new, rite

any idea where can I demo the Epson TW700? My options are the Epson or maybe should I take a chance with Panny AX100 even with bro timothyy's problem with his. Maybe can get a good unit, from what I read at the AVS forums, some people do get a good unit..Cos Musical Image at the KL AV Show sellin it at 5500 Very tempting!

Another option would be PriceJapan's Mitsubishi HD3100 (Rm6xxx). According to reviews, it has that image depth. need all your advice on this one. Thanks in advance.

Amazon sellin HD70 for $749 after a mail in rebate. or if u have Amex, can use their E-shop facility to deliver it to M'sia. Can use it to buy stuff that can't be shipped internationally before this. HD70 at AV show, pic not bad but the price difference of bout RM2k+ if get it locally.

If Panny offer a 1 to 1 exchange for AX100, definitely worth it! Another alternative, PriceJapan? only our beloved customs tax stopping me. Anyone seen Mitsubishi HD3100 in M'sia? Reviews noted the excellent contrast on it. PJ sellin bout 6k

Thanks for all the useful advice, Jason. Will keep this in mind when go window shopping Bro Jason, u know who is the local distributor for Mitsubishi projectors. Already tried Monsoon and Mediaplex KLCC, none of them carry this brand anymore.

Sadly, I have to stick to a budget of 6k. If I go all out for 1080p light cannon like the Epson afraid no more cash for audio side of things. Now, if some kind hearted soul could point me the right direction to a Mitsubishi HD3100 in Malaysia..

Sorry for the late reply bro, juz been busy wif work, otherwise cannot afford a projector Haven't called them yet but goin to do a free advertisment for bro htkaki. He is selling the Optoma HD70 for only RM4500. That's pretty close to the current US price. Think I'm goin to start with a Optoma cos Mitsu here not popular. What do u think?

Thanks jason! Actually I've seen the HD70 at the AV Show. Passable black levels to me. Already accounted for the fixed offset this projector has. Thank god IKEA has this customisable shelf that's perfect for projector mounting. Planning to mount it on the bottom of shelf to accomodate the offset.

Lucky for me also, can't see the RB's on this 4x color wheel. Hopefully I haven't left out else? BTW who has a HD70 here? Opinions are most welcomed.

Indeed would like to have 1080p, sadly small budget won't allow for it. From what I see on Amazon, HD discs only cover box office movies, foreign movies/independant movies are available on DVD format only. So by the time every studio is on the HD bandwagon, probably another 2 years time, we would saved enough to upgrade-rite? Hopefully JVC comes up with a low cost RS1 by then

Actually there is an alternative to RS1. Anyone know which shop still selling those JVC HD-ILA rear projection tvs, wouldn't mind get one instead of a projector.

Speaking of HD, saw the Toshiba HD E1 Player ad in the Star today, RM2,499 with 3 free HD DVD titles. How come US gets 5 free ones and we get 3 only?