Optoma HD81

Pros: 1080p and single HDMI feed

Cons: finding a 25' rs232 cable

Summary: Picked this up a few weeks ago and have been enjoying it since.

Full Calibration took a little time. Great detail, contrast and natural colors. The day/night modes make it simple to start and run, nearly optimized, in differing light conditions. My 8 year old can operate it (which isnt necessarily a good thing).

just wished the HD sports had better production - nfl network sucks

Optimized 1080p output from 3 hdmi sources, handles all the switching, and room for the future. Only 2 cables are run to the projector an HDMI and rs232. All other inputs are handled by the VP (this is a great benifit). The VP also handles all remote functions which can be located in the same rack as the other AV equipment - makes RF application a snap.


HOWEVER
The rs232 cable (DB9 female/female) must be orderded on-line (not available at RS,CC,BB) if you need more length than the 2-3m cable provided. I got lucky and an insturmentation engineer had a 7.5m his filing cabinet.