March 7, 2005

Great and very useful review of the InFocus ScreenPlay 7205 DLP projector, as are most of your reviews. At the very end of the comparison section of the review, you compared the InFocus projector to Sharp's SharpVision XV-Z2000. This piqued my interest even more because the Sharp is a projector I'm currently interested in (I may be able to get a good deal on it). You mentioned that they have similar specs, but then said "the InFocus sitting next to the Sharp looks like a Ferrari parked next to a Ford Fairlane. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder."

Now, because I've never seen a Ford Fairlane, I didn't understand the reference. I was just wondering what you meant by it. Q: Was it a put down on the Sharp? Were you talking about just the physical appearance or about the quality of the image the two projectors produce? Is the image quality between these two even comparable? I'm guessing you have the Sharp for review and you may not want to tip your hand this early.

Felix

A: I meant the comparison solely based on the projectors' external looks. The Sharp is boxy and industrial-looking where the InFocus is sleek and sexy. If you can get a good deal on the Sharp, and you are sure it is in pristine condition, I can't imagine a reason on earth you wouldn't love it. I would encourage you to ask if you could take it home and try it out for a couple of days and return it if you aren't satisfied. Most places will allow that. Whichever you buy, you're in for a treat.

...Wes Marshall