Home projector?

Question

What is the difference between the Sony VPL-HS60 and the Mitsubishi HD1000U
Sony - 1,600 dollars
Mits - 950 dollars ??
This is my 1st and I am trying to make the right choice
Are they both 1080 ?

I am open to other options I just dont have a fortune to spend

I am open to other options I just dont have a fortune to spend

Answer 1

Both projecters will accept a 1080 signal, but they will downscale the image to display at 720 resolution. It's not possible for a projector with a native resolution of 720p to truly display an image at 1080.

The Sony projector acheives the 10,000:1 contrast ratio by using a dynamic iris, which means that the opening through which the light passes out of the projector will get smaller and allow less light through during dark scenes of the movie. If your room is dark enough, you probably won't notice any problems that this could possibly cause.

As much as I love Sony displays, the Mitsubishi is probably the better buy if these are the only 2 models you're considering. I've read several reviews on it and everyone really likes it (especially for the price). It has some problems with picture noise, but one wouldn't expect perfection at such a low price.

The bottom line, though, is that you should try to see both on display before deciding. After seeing both, decide if the Sony's picture looks $650 better than the Mitsubishi. If it does, then your decision is made!

Answer 2

Hi,david. Here are the specifications for the Mitsubishi HD 1000U and the SonyVPL-HS60

EDIT.
david,the lowest price for the Sony is about $1,039.It has a lens shift feature which is desirable particularly if you intend to mount the projector on the ceiling.The Mitsubishi does not have this feature.Therefore i would go for the Sony unless there is DLP projector at the same price with the lens shift feature. I have been unable to find one yet.

http://dealsnatch.com/prod.asp?id=1054&mn=15

http://www.projectorcentral.com/Mitsubishi-HD1000U.htm

http://www.projectorcentral.com/Sony-VPL-HS60.htm

EDIT.
I have been reading about the latest Projectors and have found out the new LCD ones are equal in quality to the DLPand some models are actually better and cheaper than some of the DLP's.

Answer 3

Unfortunately both the Sony and Mitsubishi projectors are not really bright [lumens] output projectors of video or movie DVD's. Instead, you may well be advised to consider the following:

I currently operate a 92" diagonal screen 350-lumens DLP Infocus SP4805 home-theatre projector for games, cable shows and movie DVD's. I purchased a refurbished unit some 1-1/2 years ago and it now sells for $550 at amazon.com. Check out the reviews and pictures by customers at www.amazon.com by submitting the search query: "Infocus SP4805." Replacement lamps last up to 4,000 hours and sell for $330. It weighs 9 lbs., is portable, has a built-in speaker and processes the jaggies via a Faroudja Deinterlacer. A friend of mine at DreamWorks Studio recommended purchase of this unit since the same Faroudja Deinterlacer and Infocus brand is currently in use at Steven Spielberg's home theatre.

The picture is WOW!

Answer 4

For one, the Sony is an LCD projector and the Mitsubishi is a DLP projector. They are both native 720p but will scale to do 1080i.

The Sony claims to be able to do 10,000:1 contrast ratio but not sure if that is entirely true. The Mitsubishi is 2500:1 with a bit higher lumens.