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Because there isn't a model that's perfect for every situation (and buget) we give our Editors' Choice with a caveat like "..for rooms with higher ambient light.." etc.

The new Panasonic PT AE 4000 Projector

Mr. Punch

That's the first thing you notice, well at least it's what I noticed after having a Sanyo PLV3000 for a while.

Sanyo PLV Z700 is top seller in 2009 and so far in 2010..

"..selling like hot cakes!.."

The Sanyo PLV Z700 will most lightly be the #1 seller entry level 1080P projector in 2009 because of the unique value & performance combination. Performance just a few years ago you'd pay $20,000 for.

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Sanyo PLV Z3000

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Panasonic AE 3000/AE4000 vs. Sanyo PLV Z3000

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Sanyo are now offering a 3 year total warranty that includes the lamp on the fantastic PLV Z3000 & Z700 home theatre projectors. If you consider the cost of a lamp this may really increase the value for you.

If you'd like a 2.5m wide screen this is the way to go!

The 3 year lamp & projector warranty is designed to give Epson something to think about while making it even riskier to import a 110volt model with no Australian warranty.

The Sanyo & Epson top end modes use the same D7 LCD engine so now the choice is even harder. It sometimes comes down to noise, colour (of the case), slight brightness difference plus the dust door. Flip a coin or do the value math. We can't imagine why you'd buy a premium projector that does not truly support deep colour, and for this you need a 12 bit LCD engine.

More about LCD versions at ausmedia.com.au

WARNING

Another thing to consider when making your purchase on the web is most places DO NOT have stock no matter what they say. (How could they really have all that in stock in a PO Box?)

If they say they do ask them for the serial number while you hold on the phone.. Before you part with your money.

What really happens most times is you pay them then they try to get it for you from a distributor, if the quoted stock is correct (big if) it's shipped from the distributor to you. Another down side is because they don't keep stock they can't buy in bulk or buy before the next price rise which is what's happening now because of the lower Aussie dollar. To them it's just a box.

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We're now seeing low cost 1080P true HD projectors so people can buy a model that does justice to HD TV signals. Higher specification models such as the Sanyo Z2000/Z3000 will have their market share for people that understand (and can afford to pay for) the law of diminishing returns, that's to say you get just a little better for a lot more money!

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The Epson EH TW3000 is here, it's not as good as the TW2000 but it's still great for the money!

Epson EMP TW3000 1080P HD Projector review

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Longhorn have just releases some new fixed projection screens for 2010 season.

Lumière new release for 2010

• The Longhorn Lumière Series Projection Screen is the choice for discerning buyers that want
  a high-end projection screen without breaking the budget.
• The Lumière Series has been designed and tested in Australia to exacting standards to ensure
  you many years of happy viewing. Only the best quality finishes are used and the result is a
  stunning looking projection screen with performance to match.
• When compared to some more expensive projection screens the amount of light leakage is
  minimal giving you a more efficient gain screen thus enhancing your projection experience.

More information please visit www.longhorn.com.au

New universal remote control.

The Longhorn 4000-Pro has no buttons! The full LCD design makes this one of the most desirable remote controls you can get.

Unlike some others it does not require an internet connection to get it operating or change a keys function. You can have any combination of keys on any of the 8 screens.

This means you may use the TV volume keys for your amplifier to save swapping to the Amp screen just to change volume we use UP/DOWN for our IR lighting!

It's easy to change keys till you get that magic combination for your setup. There is a powerful macro function too, this means one button can for example turn on/off the Amp then projector etc.

We think it's a great gift idea, the person who has everything also has a coffee table cluttered with remotes. This is the answer.

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More information please visit www.longhorn.com.au

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