benthx Posted June 9, 2006 Author Share Posted June 9, 2006 Hello Members Been rather quite lately for all the good reasons. As you are all aware the 8720 has had a few price drops. But wait for it there is going to be another one! I am unable to say how much. But its like buying a new car Despite what prices people have paid before, the 8720 is really a great projector. All good things come to those who wait Thanks Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrafirma Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Hello MembersBeen rather quite lately for all the good reasons. As you are all aware the 8720 has had a few price drops. But wait for it there is going to be another one! I am unable to say how much. But its like buying a new car Despite what prices people have paid before, the 8720 is really a great projector. All good things come to those who wait Thanks Ben Comeon Ben give us a hint..! I have owned a PE8700 since day one and it still impresses me as a projector, I haven't seen a PE8720 working yet but all the reviews point to a spectacular product for the price. If we could see these around the $5k mark they'd be the biggest steal going. I also have an NEC 50" plasma but when it comes to picture reality these BENQ's are perfect for the Home Theatre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I was in the process of pulling the trigger on a Sanyo Z4 until I heard of this 8720 price drop... so once again I'm in limbo a $5k RRP would make my decision a quick and easy one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artman Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Just purchased BenQ 8720 today for $5400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorg1503559539 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 where from artman - come on spill the beans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 where from artman - come on spill the beans... I'm pleased to say that after being a cat's whisker from buying a Sanyo Z4 a week ago, I've just put my order in for the Benq PE8720 today. The new RRP as of yesterday is $5999. I was also very naughty and also picked up an Elektra Theatre 7 channel amp while I was at it :ph34r: , a big thanks to Samhain from Big Picture People Bundoora for all his great advice and also putting together a great package for me... I am now a very happy boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorg1503559539 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 well done foggy look fwd with great anticipation to a detailed review and pics hehehehe... Did Samhain chuck in free freight for you to Sydney?? Any change to speakers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 well done foggy look fwd with great anticipation to a detailed review and pics hehehehe... Did Samhain chuck in free freight for you to Sydney?? Any change to speakers? Thanks Zorg. I don't want to start a Best Price scenario here, but all I will say is that the pricing was extremely competitive, better than I've seen anywhere (including this thread). It's a good time to be buying as everyone is trying to make monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.... so pricing on most equipment is very flexible. The most valuable thing though was his advice on screen choices, mounts, video processing and video sources... he sure knows his stuff! I had no intention of buying the Elektra, but the total deal that Samhain (Eric) put together was too good to pass up. I'm very happy with my Focal speakers (for now!) and I was actually surprised when Eric told me that they sold the Elektras, which I'd been secretly coveting for some time now. It will be most interesting to do an A/B comparison with my 2 channel Musical Fidelity A5... the winner gets to stay in my HT! It feels like Christmas... people here at work are wondering why I can't stop smiling... I think they think I'm looking at p0rn, little do they know!! Watch out for a big review in a couple of weeks time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djOS Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Thanks Zorg.I don't want to start a Best Price scenario here, but all I will say is that the pricing was extremely competitive, better than I've seen anywhere (including this thread). It's a good time to be buying as everyone is trying to make monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.... so pricing on most equipment is very flexible. The most valuable thing though was his advice on screen choices, mounts, video processing and video sources... he sure knows his stuff! I had no intention of buying the Elektra, but the total deal that Samhain (Eric) put together was too good to pass up. I'm very happy with my Focal speakers (for now!) and I was actually surprised when Eric told me that they sold the Elektras, which I'd been secretly coveting for some time now. It will be most interesting to do an A/B comparison with my 2 channel Musical Fidelity A5... the winner gets to stay in my HT! It feels like Christmas... people here at work are wondering why I can't stop smiling... I think they think I'm looking at p0rn, little do they know!! Watch out for a big review in a couple of weeks time. Yep thats, why I buy from him also (aside from him being a mate), his contribution to my HT has been invaluable to the point where I have a plug for him on the front page of my website. Congrats on the BenQ & the Elektra mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Thanks djos, I don't want to pump his tyres too much, but the guy is a freak when it comes to projection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norpus Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Thanks Zorg.I don't want to start a Best Price scenario here, but all I will say is that the pricing was extremely competitive, better than I've seen anywhere (including this thread). It's a good time to be buying as everyone is trying to make monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.... so pricing on most equipment is very flexible. The most valuable thing though was his advice on screen choices, mounts, video processing and video sources... he sure knows his stuff! I had no intention of buying the Elektra, but the total deal that Samhain (Eric) put together was too good to pass up. I'm very happy with my Focal speakers (for now!) and I was actually surprised when Eric told me that they sold the Elektras, which I'd been secretly coveting for some time now. It will be most interesting to do an A/B comparison with my 2 channel Musical Fidelity A5... the winner gets to stay in my HT! It feels like Christmas... people here at work are wondering why I can't stop smiling... I think they think I'm looking at p0rn, little do they know!! Watch out for a big review in a couple of weeks time. Great stuff Foggy -nice projector and welcome to club Elektra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Preacher1973 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I'm pleased to say that after being a cat's whisker from buying a Sanyo Z4 a week ago, I've just put my order in for the Benq PE8720 today. The new RRP as of yesterday is $5999.I was also very naughty and also picked up an Elektra Theatre 7 channel amp while I was at it :ph34r: , a big thanks to Samhain from Big Picture People Bundoora for all his great advice and also putting together a great package for me... I am now a very happy boy. Excellent work Foggy. Good to see your patience paid off. I've always found it's better to wait and/or pay that little bit more to get what you really want. Other wise you'll never be really happy and will have the upgrade bug before you even turn your new toy on! Now for the big question, are you getting a 2.35:1 screen and CH setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Excellent work Foggy. Good to see your patience paid off. I've always found it's better to wait and/or pay that little bit more to get what you really want. Other wise you'll never be really happy and will have the upgrade bug before you even turn your new toy on!Now for the big question, are you getting a 2.35:1 screen and CH setup? Thanks Preach, and it's good to see you maintaining your sanity with this lifeline to the industrialised world. As far as 2.35:1 CH goes, I'm having the best of both worlds by going for a motorised 16:9 LP Morgan Rondo screen which has multiple stop points. I also have the option of sliding some masking on curtain rails across the top of the screen. My choice of the 8720 had a lot to do with 2.35:1 CH. It has a long throw which helps to reduce any Chromatic Aberration and also reduces the need for a larger lens aperture as the beam isn't as wide. All the motorised adjustments will also make it easier to "fiddle" with geometry when changing from one screen size/ratio to another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Preacher1973 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Thanks Preach, and it's good to see you maintaining your sanity with this lifeline to the industrialised world. Believe me I need it. Everybody's been complaing they can't call us for the last 2 days. When they call it just sounds like it's engaged. I havn't been able to call home from work for the same reason. And yet we could call out. Anyway, it turns out that they changed our phone number without telling us. I mean like wtf? Sunday - fridge died (always handy in the tropics) Monday - Phone died. (well, some idgit changed the number anyway.) Tuesday - washing machine died Wednesday - iron died. I wonder what Thursday will bring? Anyway, if you don't laugh you'll go mad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austen Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I'm pleased to say that after being a cat's whisker from buying a Sanyo Z4 a week ago, I've just put my order in for the Benq PE8720 today....................... Sounds great Foggy..........quickly checking plans.............. Not up your way 'till October, must be my turn to buy the Thai !!!! Austen. (You should have it just about all set up by then !!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Sounds great Foggy..........quickly checking plans..............Not up your way 'till October, must be my turn to buy the Thai !!!! Austen. (You should have it just about all set up by then !!) Now let me check my schedule for the next time I'm in Adelaide... ah, there it is: December 16, .... 2034 (when they get their Grand Prix back from Sydney who had stolen it from Melbourne 12 years earlier) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Preacher1973 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Now let me check my schedule for the next time I'm in Adelaide... ah, there it is: December 16, .... 2034 (when they get their Grand Prix back from Sydney who had stolen it from Melbourne 12 years earlier) 2034. At least by then you'll meet the minimum age requirement to live in Adelaide... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorg1503559539 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 got your new toy yet Foggy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodricj Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Can some-one please reinvigorate this thread. My cheque book is open and I need an idea who to make out the cheque to. A fast sale is a good sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 got your new toy yet Foggy? Not yet zorg. I've been away for a few days, and now that I'm back I'll be calling Samhain tomorrow for an ETA, though I'm afraid that the wait for the Elektra amp may slow the whole thing down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ktm450 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Hi all, new to this forum,was wondering if anyone has the latest on the price of the 8720. Also, how old is this model. Thanks J.D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norpus Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Not yet zorg. I've been away for a few days, and now that I'm back I'll be calling Samhain tomorrow for an ETA, though I'm afraid that the wait for the Elektra amp may slow the whole thing down. Good things come to those who wait is the appropriate expression here (meaning the E7 is good and worth the longer wait Foggy ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hussla Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Well I finally checked into it today, we (Harvey Norman) can definately get the 8720's they are not exclusive to certain stores, we can definately get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan76n Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Well I finally checked into it today, we (Harvey Norman) can definately get the 8720's they are not exclusive to certain stores, we can definately get them. And how much can we (us forum members) pick one up for from HN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Good things come to those who wait is the appropriate expression here (meaning the E7 is good and worth the longer wait Foggy ) DOH! As suspected, there's a bit of wait on the Elektra... will all you guys stop buying them, Arthur is having trouble keeping up!! I should have everything, including the 8720 at my place at the beginning of next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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