[muzz]

I just ordered a refurbished BenQ W5000 directly from BenQ(with the latest fw upgrade-v2.01) for $1387.00 shipped! And it's a pretty highly rated 1080 pj, for those who don't know. I'm not sure how you guys feel about refurbs, but this is the lowest price i've seen for a highly rated 1080p since they've been released. If you're interested, i talked to the woman at BenQ and she said they only had 10 units left, so you better hurry!

I came to this thread to tell folks that the W5000 was available again, and I see your post!!
I would definitely get this PJ if it had a shorter throw, as I only have 11' available, which will give me only 82".
Latest Firmware already installed as stated.

I REALLY wish this had a shorter throw lens :hissyfit::crying:

 

[muzz]

Enjoy your new PJ.
I would at least plug it in and make sure there is nothing wrong with it though, so if there is an issue, it can be rectified while you are still working on the HT.

Congrats!!

 

[muzz]

I don't know, I think it's luck of the draw there, and you have the most I have heard of.

If it were me I would run it through a few tests with a DVD player/cable just to make sure there are no issues with the inputs, etc..

You may not be hooking this up for awhile, and it would be a real shame to find out that there is a problem AFTER you get all the work done, and are ready to use it....only to have to ship it back to them for repair.

Enjoy

 

[muzz]

muzz - I jumped on the w5000 deal as well. That was a great price for a 1080p pj. It ships in about a week. :T

Let me know what ya think mech, it sure looks like a great deal.
It won't work here, or else I probably would have gotten one........I'm looking at the Pioneer FPJ1, because right now they can be had for <3k brand new due to clearing out stock.....I REALLY don't want to spend 3K though, even if it is a JVC RS2 clone(>5K STILL- PIO sells them for 8K).

I'm actually looking used right now, as I don't want to spend >2K

Home theater is pathetic.........:hissyfit:

 

[muzz]

It rocks! Bulb had one hour on it and the image quality compared to my Mitsubishi HC3000U seemed like night and day. When I get some time, I plan on doing a full calibration and writing up a review on it.

$1400 was a lot less than the $2K+ I paid for the mitsu. Jump on it if you can!!

Like I said above, it will not work here because of the zoom......:hissyfit:

If it stays trouble free, it will be a steal at that price, and I wish it worked for me....

Have fun with it bud. :T