March 31, 2008

Projector Coupon Codes - Spring Fever!

Projector Coupon Deals for Spring 2008

Here are our latest coupon codes for April. We're doing a Spring theme, you know, because it's Spring.

See complete list of projector and accessory savings!

All specials are valid through April 15th (Tax Tuesday), or while supplies last. So act now!

Spring Fling SPRING Coupons on Projectors and Accessories

Coupon Code: SPRING50 : Save $50

Coupon Code: SPRING100 : Save $100

More Automatic Specials from Projector People

Unlike our Coupon specials. These deals will show up in your shopping cart automaticailly. Ya can't beat that. Purchase on or before 4/15/2008.

Also at ProjectorPeople.com - Our BLOWOUT Sale Continues!

There is still time to enjoy discounted prices on products that must go!

  • 3M Digital Media Systems 800
  • Casio XJ-S36 - Sold Out!
  • Casio XJ-S41
  • Hitachi CPX2
  • Mitsubishi XD206U
  • Mitsubishi XD430U
  • Mitsubishi XD470U - Sold Out!
  • NEC VT595
  • NEC VT695 - Sold Out!
  • Optoma HD73
  • Optoma TS400
  • Panasonic PT-F100U - Sold Out!
  • Panasonic PT-LB60U
  • Sharp PG-F200X - Sold Out!
  • Sharp PG-F211X
  • Sony VPL-CW125 - Sold Out!

[ see complete list of our recently reduced projectors. Quantities are limited! Offers valid while supplies last! ]

Blowout Savings on Projector Accessories

More than just projectors, Projector People is also offering savings on projector accessories.

  • Mitsubishi Soft Projector Case
  • Kramer Electronics 1:2 VGA Distribution Amplifier (B-stock) - Sold Out!
  • Tannoy EFX 5.1 Home Theater Package - Anthracite - Sold Out!
  • Tannoy EFX 6.1 Home Theatre System - Platinum - Sold Out!
  • Tannoy EFX Satellite Speaker - Anthracite - Sold Out!

[ see complete list of accessories ]

[ Coupon codes not valid with other ProjectorPeople offers, but can be combined with manufacturer rebates and incentives. While supplies last. Shipping charges may apply. ]

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March 19, 2008

New Projector Coupon Deals for March Madness

Projector Coupon Deals for March 2008

Get the top seed in savings from ProjectorPeople.com. With our BOUNCE coupon codes you can save up to $200 on popular home theater projectors. Enjoy the all the games in big screen HD! See below for details on which projectors qualify for BOUNCE savings.

See complete list of projector and accessory savings!

All specials are valid through March 31st, or while supplies last. So act now!

March Madness BOUNCE Coupons on Projectors and Accessories

Coupon Code: BOUNCE25 : Save $25

Coupon Code: BOUNCE50 : Save $50

Coupon Code: BOUNCE100: Save $100

Also at ProjectorPeople.com - Our BLOWOUT Sale Continues!

There is still time to enjoy discounted prices on products that must go!

  • 3M Digital Media Systems 800
  • Casio XJ-S36 - Sold Out!
  • Casio XJ-S41
  • Hitachi CPX2
  • Mitsubishi XD206U
  • Mitsubishi XD430U
  • Mitsubishi XD470U - Sold Out!
  • NEC VT595
  • NEC VT695 - Sold Out!
  • Optoma HD73
  • Optoma TS400
  • Panasonic PT-F100U
  • Panasonic PT-LB60U
  • Sharp PG-F200X - Sold Out!
  • Sharp PG-F211X
  • Sony VPL-CW125 - Sold Out!

[ see complete list of our recently reduced projectors. Quantities are limited! Offers valid while supplies last! ]

Blowout Savings on Projector Accessories

More than just projectors, Projector People is also offering savings on projector accessories.

  • Mitsubishi Soft Projector Case
  • Kramer Electronics 1:2 VGA Distribution Amplifier (B-stock) - Sold Out!
  • Tannoy EFX 5.1 Home Theater Package - Anthracite - Sold Out!
  • Tannoy EFX 6.1 Home Theatre System - Platinum - Sold Out!
  • Tannoy EFX Satellite Speaker - Anthracite - Sold Out!

[ see complete list of accessories ]

[ Coupon codes not valid with other ProjectorPeople offers, but can be combined with manufacturer rebates and incentives. While supplies last. Shipping charges may apply. ]

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1080p Projectors - Why Pay More?

Panasonic PT-AE2000U

Falling prices on 1080p home theater projectors have buyers wondering, "What's the difference?" as they research high-definition home theater projectors. We thought we would point out some of things to keep in mind when comparing the features and basic specifications.

The Basics

Some of the differences among popular 1080p projectors are the same old stuff. Brightness and contrast are the biggest differentiators. Brighter projectors and higher contrast ratios are more expensive, and explain the cost difference in many cases.

Brightness

The very popular Panasonic PT-AE2000U is 1500 lumens, which is brighter than the lower priced (and also popular) Mitsubishi HC4900's 1000 lumens. That means in lights-on situations, the brighter projector will suffer from less wash-out, although both will still be viewable in some ambient light.

Black Level / Contrast

contrast illustrated by degrees of blackness in tires

Black levels are a very important measure in a home theater projector. Today, most projectors designed for home theater have contrast ratios of over 2000:1. Just about any 2000:1 contrast or better model will satisfy the average viewer. However, more particular viewers may prefer models with contrast levels of 10,000:1 or better.

[ Image: Black detail on the Panasonic PT-AE2000U ]

Features

Now for some of the features that buyer's don't know they need until they have them. These kinds of features usually account for a couple hundred dollars difference, and might be worth well more than that!

Throw Distance

In short, the throw distance is a measure of how far back from the screen a projector must be mounted to achieve the optimum image size. The standard throw distance for a home theater projector is aproximately 13-17 feet. If your projector is mounted outside of the best possible range you will want to look for a projector with a longer throw, or a zoom lens. The Panasonic PT-AE2000U offers a 2X lens which means it would be a better choice in an installation from 25-30 feet.

Zoom Lens - Lens Shift

lens shift illustrated with the Epson Home Cinema 1080 UB

Installing a projector can be a real challenge. But certain features like zoom lens and lens shift can significantly simplify the process. If a friend of yours installed a projector in his home theater 3 or 4 years ago, he had to do some serious planning before he got started. Without lens shift, the projector had to be mounted directly center to the screen (or slightly offset if the lens was not centered) and he probably had just a couple of feet of leeway in the distance between mount and screen. Thankfully, lens shift and zoom lenses allow for MUCH greater flexibility.

Note: Keystone correction is not recommended in permanent installations and should be avoided if possible. Some home theater projectors do not include keystone correction functionality.

[ Image: The Epson Home Cinema 1080 UB with lens shift in action. ]

Connectivity: HDMI 1.3 vs. 1.2 Compatibility

A multitude of connectivity is not a major issue in permanent installations since so many users will be connecting to the projector with just one cable (component video or HDMI). However, if the projector is used in multiple locations as a part of a media room, connections like S-video and even composite video are nice to have. Multiple HDMI inputs are also a nice feature for users who want a direct connection from source to display for obvious reasons.

Note: HDMI 1.3 (aka Deep Color) is a newer standard for HDMI and it carries more information than HDMI 1.2. The difference in the quality of the image may be noticeable to some users and there may be future compatibility issues with HDMI 1.2 connections.

March 05, 2008

Projector People and Panasonic Sponsor 2008 Gasparilla Film Festival

ProjectorPeople.com and Panasonic sponsored the second annual Gasparilla Film Festival in Tampa, FL this past weekend (Feb. 27-Mar. 2, 2008). Over the course of five days, the festival screened over 50 features and short films from here and abroad, conducted panels with directors, actors, and producers, and hosted a series of VIP parties.

ProjectorPeople.com provided a Panasonic PT-DW5100U projector for the VIP deck. It was the real star of the show. In the photo here, the projector is creating a nearly 40 ft. image from roughly 40 ft. back – and it looked phenomenal. It was fully bright enough the handle the environment – 5500 lumens can do that. The color and contrast were also astounding even on a pink, stucco wall. The PT-DW5100U is a widescreen, DLP® projector with proprietary Panasonic technology for image improvements including vivid color control, 10-bit video processing, noise reduction, progressive scan playback, and dynamic sharpness control.

Images of the Panasonic PT-DW5100U in action at the film festival:

Outdoor projection at Gasparilla Film Festival

Panasonic PT-DW5100U projector

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