[Samurai]

I am planning to buying a Home Theatre Projector in a few months. Although I have a fair idea about what I need in the projector, I have no idea what models/makes are available in India. I probably will need service center in Bangalore.

What is the best way to go about getting a home theatre projector in Bangalore? Who are the local vendors or importers?

[shuvc]

Got this from the link given in the Home Theatre thread ..

http://www.soundnvisionhifi.com/prod...PROJECTORS.htm

[muni]

Samurai:
Have read that the projector lamps wont last long...a couple of thousand hrs. Are they reliable enuff age wise. And are u planning to buy this for ur home or some official purpose.

Have dropped the idea of a projector owing to this reason, though it has its advantages..

[mclaren1885]

well u can check out this shop below hotel samarkhand near safina plaza..he has some of the best projectors and also sells at quite competant prices..also gave 2 screens free to my friend who got a projector worth 1.3 lakhs..

[Samurai]

Originally Posted by mclaren1885

well u can check out this shop below hotel samarkhand near safina plaza..he has some of the best projectors and also sells at quite competant prices..also gave 2 screens free to my friend who got a projector worth 1.3 lakhs..

Thanks a lot, I'll check him out.

Originally Posted by shuvc

Got this from the link given in the Home Theatre thread ..

http://www.soundnvisionhifi.com/pro.../PROJECTORS.htm

Thanks for the link. Looks like the website has not been updated for a while, it carries mostly outdated models and prices look very expensive. For example, Hitachi's new PJ-TX10 Home Cinema Projector is actually out of production. Under Infocus, it still carries outdated X1 and I know X3 currently available in India.

Have read that the projector lamps wont last long...a couple of thousand hrs. Are they reliable enuff age wise. And are u planning to buy this for ur home or some official purpose.

That's true, but I am planning to use it for only DVD movies and sports, more like 10 hours a week. At that rate it should last 200 weeks or 4 years. Good enough. Home theatre for office purpose? No way!

[Steeroid]

Originally Posted by muni

Samurai:
Have read that the projector lamps wont last long...a couple of thousand hrs.

The newer ones last much much longer, though projector resolution is still nowhere near CRT resolution...better than Plasma, though.

I liked the new Sonys that they have for home use - claimed to go on and on, though you will need to use power-conditioning equipment like stabilizers when you use them in India.

[Samurai]

Originally Posted by Steeroid

The newer ones last much much longer, though projector resolution is still nowhere near CRT resolution...better than Plasma, though.

Now you get all kinds of resolutions, your budget is the limit. Check this list: http://www.projectorcentral.com/home...projectors.htm

Originally Posted by Steeroid

I liked the new Sonys that they have for home use - claimed to go on and on, though you will need to use power-conditioning equipment like stabilizers when you use them in India.

In India most manufactures are selling projectors that are discontinued in first world countries, but at premium prices. Another problem, all projectors within 1.5L are low lumen projectors, which means dark room viewing only. One of the best projectors available in India is InFocus ScreenPlay 4805, excellent contrast ratio, but dark room viewing only.

[cream]

hey try the necHT1100 if you are in the 1.5 L budget. if you wanna spend more money...i can give you some more suggestions!

[tsk1979]

Go for a "DLP" based projector. The brand does not matter. Nothing, i prepeat nothing can come even close to DLP technology, wether its projection televisions or projectors. They are expensive, but really long lasting and future proof

[Shan2nu]

Does that mean that the B'lore members have found themselves a new hang out, to watch the 2006 season of F1?

Shan2nu

[Samurai]

Originally Posted by cream

hey try the necHT1100 if you are in the 1.5 L budget. if you wanna spend more money...i can give you some more suggestions!

I checked the reviews, it looks like a winner. Is it available in India? at what price?

Originally Posted by Shan2nu

Does that mean that the B'lore members have found themselves a new hang out, to watch the 2006 season of F1?

Heh, heh, nope, not really. I will be moving out of Bangalore in April, this projector is for my new home where I have a big room for HTS. My current home in Bangalore has no place for a projector.

[cream]

yeah - available both official and in the grey market...

also try the optoma - i'll get the model number and details tomorrow. and also the prices of the nec

[Steeroid]

Originally Posted by Samurai

Heh, heh, nope, not really. I will be moving out of Bangalore in April, this projector is for my new home where I have a big room for HTS.

So you can have a TBHP meet, drive AND watch F1 on largescreen.......just curious - are you gonna buy the beer as well?

[Samurai]

Originally Posted by Steeroid

So you can have a TBHP meet, drive AND watch F1 on largescreen.......just curious - are you gonna buy the beer as well?

Actually I will moving near to the coast along NH17, driving will be fun. Of course, if you drive all the way to to my place, unlimited beer and snacks will be free.

[muni]

Originally Posted by Samurai

Heh, heh, nope, not really. I will be moving out of Bangalore in April, this projector is for my new home where I have a big room for HTS. My current home in Bangalore has no place for a projector.

Hmm moving out for good eh..maybe a lot many of the ppl who stay in Bangalore will be forced to do the same thing..