HT102 Posted June 26, 2007 Posted June 26, 2007 A scaled down (cheaper) version of HC5000 is coming. It appears to be a HC5000 minus HQV processing. Link: http://www.mitsubishi-hometheater.com/hc4900.asp
Quest88 Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 Why no point? I hook up my projector currently only to my PC with 1:1 mapping. Any use to have HQV?
Doggie Howser Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 Why no point? I hook up my projector currently only to my PC with 1:1 mapping. Any use to have HQV? There are other 1080p LCD projectors which are probably more cost effective. The Reon HQV was IMHO one of the more unique reasons to get this (more pricey unit) over others.
Phil1624705739 Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 There are other 1080p LCD projectors which are probably more cost effective. The Reon HQV was IMHO one of the more unique reasons to get this (more pricey unit) over others. Actually I do agree with Quest. The higher quality e signal, the lower the dependency on e processor. I expect very minimal post processing if I pump in a 1080p24. No scaling n deinterlacing at the very bare minimum if the PJ can process the input signal at 1080p. Phil
Doggie Howser Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 except we still have a lot of SD material even today :) DVDs as discussed in the HD war is still the overall winner (albeit not in my book). I think I only bought 3 DVDs in the last 6 months, and it was cos a. not on HD or BR b. 2 of them came in a single bundled offer c. all 3 were from bargain bin from WalMart ;) Also, HC5000 w/o HQV means you are enduring iris transitions with nothing really beneficial in return. IMHO, Epson's Home Cinema sub 3k USD 1080p LCD would be a far better option.
Quest88 Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 I think the point was that the PC/HTPC is supposed to do the job instead of the projector's processor. Doesn't matter if its SD material or not. Same thing goes for any other processor. Anyway, isn't Reon HQV available on sources like the HD-XA2 and newer amps like the Onkyo NR905? Don't see why we need it on the projector again if we are piping in a good signal, which I think most XT members are.. Of course, its a stop gap for those who want to get a HD projector first without buying a HD player or any form of upscaler, but I find that rather niche over here.
Doggie Howser Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 It's not the lack of HQV per se that is the problem, guys. It's the HC5000 w/o HQV. Which makes it quite pointless, I guess. If you chk most reviews of the HC5000, it's the HQV which is the redeeming feature, that you are willing (hopefully to live with its other niggles like dust blobs or the dreaded dynamic iris transition). Cos there are better value 1080p LCD projectors you can get out there, especially since you don't need the scaling capabilities.
Quest88 Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 oh ok. thanks for clarifying then. i guess it all comes down to what is the price difference. i always figured the HC5000 was already the cheapest in market (am i wrong?), so having something even cheaper kind of appealed to me since i don't need the scaler. i had been putting off my purchase for awhile until i turn my whole rig HD, but wouldn't mind investing in a 1080p pj if its cheap enough. probably i have to check up on what's better value first. :)
c7221624705751 Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 u know they can always make a 4900 half the price of the 5000 (like what Optoma did , 80 abt half the price of 81 sans the scaler box). A S$3k 1080p LCD is able to redeem itself very well :) (personally I'm not a LCD fan, so even it's 3k I won't be buying)
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