Just bought this. Me do big time happy dance!

biglyle · 01-20-2008, 07:14 PM

http://www.projectorcentral.com/epso...tor_review.htm

this quote and the price are what sold me

"The Sanyo PLV-Z5 has been one of our favorite 720p projectors for a long time. We have done extensive comparative testing of the Z5 with many other 720p projectors, and the Z5 usually comes out on top. However, in this case the Cinema 720 showed better black level, overall dynamic range, and lumen output in all image modes. Color saturation was richer as well."

Free shipping, $100 mail in rebate, and a free spare bulb all for $1259.75 Canadian.

I will post a review when I get it up and running.

**Pirate** · 01-20-2008, 08:19 PM

Congrats from a fellow Sanyo owner!

I’m definitely considering the Z5 as my next display.

biglyle · 01-20-2008, 08:40 PM

LOL, I didnt buy the Sanyo. I bought the Epson HC720. PJ central says its the first 720p pj that bests the Z5.

**Pirate** · 01-20-2008, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biglyle

LOL, I didnt buy the Sanyo. I bought the Epson HC720. PJ central says its the first 720p pj that bests the Z5.

Oops! Guess I should learn to read more carefully.

Does the Epson have a vertical stretch mode?

biglyle · 01-20-2008, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pirate

Does the Epson have a vertical stretch mode?

No idea? Not a feature I was worried about so I never noticed.

esc · 01-20-2008, 09:00 PM

grats on getting into the proj world. anything high def over hdmi is gonna blow you away.'

do you have a screen yet ?

I'd say that your next purchase should be a cheap H DVD player, but ummm, ya. you know.

biglyle · 01-20-2008, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esc

grats on getting into the proj world. anything high def over hdmi is gonna blow you away.'

do you have a screen yet ?

I'd say that your next purchase should be a cheap H DVD player, but ummm, ya. you know.

This is my second PJ, I have had an Optoma H31 for 3 years now. I also have a Tosh HD-A3 and a PS3. They are why I was itching to upgrade.

Iguana Man · 01-21-2008, 07:25 PM

Congrats to you!

And don't worry about PH. Ughh..sorry, I mean "P". He is getting this and he knows it.

Right after this actually.

EM3 · 01-22-2008, 11:23 AM

Somebody is going to be in visual aid heaven.

Congrats!

ganthc · 01-23-2008, 12:34 AM

I remember seeing and being impressed by Biglyle's HT, and I can only say that I hope this new pj really improves the quality of your experience.

01-20-2008, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
biglyle Actor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada	Just bought this. Me do big time happy dance! http://www.projectorcentral.com/epso...tor_review.htm this quote and the price are what sold me "The Sanyo PLV-Z5 has been one of our favorite 720p projectors for a long time. We have done extensive comparative testing of the Z5 with many other 720p projectors, and the Z5 usually comes out on top. However, in this case the Cinema 720 showed better black level, overall dynamic range, and lumen output in all image modes. Color saturation was richer as well." Free shipping, $100 mail in rebate, and a free spare bulb all for $1259.75 Canadian. I will post a review when I get it up and running. __________________ My home theater HD format neutral - and not happy about it Last edited by biglyle : 01-20-2008 at 08:41 PM.

01-20-2008, 08:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pirate Director/Moderator Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	Congrats from a fellow Sanyo owner! I’m definitely considering the Z5 as my next display. __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

01-20-2008, 08:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
biglyle Actor Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada	LOL, I didnt buy the Sanyo. I bought the Epson HC720. PJ central says its the first 720p pj that bests the Z5. __________________ My home theater HD format neutral - and not happy about it

01-20-2008, 09:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
esc Stay behind my aura! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: camrose, alberta, canada	grats on getting into the proj world. anything high def over hdmi is gonna blow you away.' do you have a screen yet ? I'd say that your next purchase should be a cheap H DVD player, but ummm, ya. you know. __________________ -I Early Adopted... Then It All Went Wrong -my collection (hasn't been updated in a long time)

01-21-2008, 07:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	Congrats to you! And don't worry about PH. Ughh..sorry, I mean "P". He is getting this and he knows it. Right after this actually. __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

01-22-2008, 11:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
EM3 "Suspended" Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern WV	Somebody is going to be in visual aid heaven. Congrats! __________________ The beatings will continue until morale improves!

01-23-2008, 12:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
ganthc Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: "Vyenna", VA	I remember seeing and being impressed by Biglyle's HT, and I can only say that I hope this new pj really improves the quality of your experience. __________________ HOOK'EM!!! UT LONGHORNS - National Champs 2005-2006!!! http://ganthc.youaremighty.com

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