Help deciding on an Infocus 4805

[theAberdeenKid]

I've read articles, compared models and I have come down to the projector I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy. The Infocus 4805. The only thing holding me back is the brightness, it's only 750 lumens. I know with the proper screen I can bump up the apparent brightness. The 4805 has everything I'm looking for I just wish it was 1000 lumens.
Has anyone had any experience with the projector, I would like to get this pretty soon it's just the brightness is holding me back. I would feel better if someone with hands on experience gave me their thoughts.
Any comments would be appreciated

 

[Squintz]

http://www.infocushome.com/amer/eng/produc...play/sp4800.asp

the infocus specs site says its 1100 lumens...?

My X1 has 1100 lumens also acording to the specs of infocus and thats plenty. I would say just buy the darn thing and be happy.

Just a tip... Spend the money and get a good screen if you can. I went the paint route and if your a quality freak(which im not) then paint just wont cut it for you.

Have fun and post some pictures of your theater when you have it setup.

 

[theAberdeenKid]

Wrong link...you linked to the 4800 specs I was looking at the 4805.

 

[DavidL]

Use screen gain only if you have to. It tends to distort colors too. Best money is spent on regulating how much light is in your viewing area. Then, on a projector, then on a screen.

 

[Treetop]

Hope you lke to read :unsure:

The "OFFICIAL" Infocus 4805 Thread: There can be only one!

PS... you can skip the first page... its mostly rants and raves about nothing...

 

[Gemini]

Hello all,
I really hate to ask this... I know what you own is THE one to have, but what is the best projector (bang for the buck) in the 2k and less price range. Any that I need to stay away from?? Thanks ahead.

 

[theAberdeenKid]

The Infocus 4805 seems to be the 'one' in the price range. You can now buy it at Cosco for $1300. I've read many reviews and posts on various sites and they all rave about this projector. From what I read a projected image of 90 inches or less is indistinguishable from a plasma screen in a side by side comparison. (Though I doubt they had a 90 inch plasma)