Projector package direct from Infocus

[SpOoNmAn]

Great deal direct from Infocus, the price is after rebates ofcourse.

599.00 package, IN72 + 92" screen

I paid 1,500.00 for the 4805 in '04 and 600.00 for the screen! Damn I hate being an early adopter!

[ProPain]

Is the in72 a step up from the 4805? is it 720p native? If so thats a damn good deal. I paid about $1600 for my 4805 and 110" screen.

[KEEZY]

Nah... it's basically the new verision of the 4805. I'm not sure how different the specs are, but it's still 480p. Awesome deal though!

[SpOoNmAn]

Its the same projector as the 4805 but all packed inside a sexier black casing.

Still, great price regardless. The projector alone goes for more than that used on ebay! This is New and comes with a screen

The step up from the 4805/IN72 is the IN76 if interested(quite a bit pricier than the IN72 still).

The cheapest 720p native DLP alternative is the Optoma HD70 Im getting, its 1,000.00. Although its bigger brother the HD72 is dropping in price lately so just more decisions to be made

[BiffCo]

That's definitely a steal. I'm in the market for a bigger image but don't want to spend a ton of money. Even at $800, it's a good deal. I know some of you had the 4805. How was the pic quality with HD material? I'm currently playing on a 32" 4:3 HDTV, so I'm sure it would be a step up from playing games/watching movies.

Just wondering and looking for your guys opinions. For some reason, I don't see many rainbows anymore in stores like Best Buy, even on TVs I've seen them on before. Could I have "forced" myself to see them?

I don't have to have an HD capable display. I see the 72 accepts every format (sans 1080p, which I don't care about), so I'm wondering how 360 games and HDDVD movies would look on it. Spoon, I expect your full opinion. You may very well get me sold on one of these!

-Brad

[SpOoNmAn]

My opinion will never change on the matter. It looks wonderful while accepting 720p. Im getting tired of trying to get people to try them out. Buy one and try it, if you dont like it you can turn around and make a profit on it so whats the harm?

Why do people look for rainbows?! I sincerely believe that some purposely look for them and the result is that they see them. Good thing theres only a small percentage of you rainbow freaks

Im tempted to buy it and sell that screen for 150.00 seperately and sell the projector for atleast 700.00 NIB/unopened. It would sell on ebay with Buy it Now in less than a day guaranteed.

[KEEZY]

But you'll probably need the UPC for the rebate, yes? They do go for around 700 though... not that I have been watching

[ProPain]

I love my 4805, HD material looks flawless. And 360 games are beautiful. I am running at 110", probably a bit to big for best quality. But our room is big and 110" looks awesome .

For the price of the IN72, it should be an easy descision.

Look into the price of a replacement bulb and the M1 cable to make sure you have all your costs covered.

Go for it.

[BiffCo]

I know about the replacement bulb. They aren't cheap, but I'd rather have one on hand so when the other bulb goes I can just pop the new one in. Is the process difficult? I've never done it but am pretty tech savy. I built my last 3 PCs.

As far as the M1 cable, I don't believe the In72 needs it. It has composite, svideo, component, HDMI and VGA on the back of the unit. Unless I'm retarded and don't know what I'm talking about.

-Brad

[MadBryan]

Do it Brad! Do it!

[BiffCo]

I've made up my mind and am going to purchase it, but I have to wait until late January/early February to get it. Hopefully they'll still be running the free screen deal. I doubt the rebate will still be intact, but $800 is still a steal.

Anyone want to loan me $800?

-Brad

[KEEZY]

I'm in a similar boat. Except that my date of purchase is more along the lines of Spring '08.

By Jan/Feb it may be that price without the rebate!

[BiffCo]

You spread a positive vibe, Sir Keezles. I shall hope that you are correct.

-Brad

[MadBryan]

I didn't look at the deal. Is it a pull down screen? Junk in my opinion. I got a free 76" with my 4805. Its throwed in the corner of the garage. Its a good idea to wait for an after Xmas sale anyways Brad. I'm excited for you, since your a movie buff

[BiffCo]

I'll probably upgrade the screen eventually, but it's nice just to get me started. I can't wait either. Watching HD movies and playing games on a 92" is going to kick some major ass!

-Brad

[KEEZY]

I remember Major Ass. I served under him in the Gulf. Great man... why would you want to kick him???

Yes Brad... I'm hyped about this!