Light 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2007 place order for my LCD projector, Epson EMPTW 1000 ($4600) + others stuff (installation, cables, etc) total $6500+Hi fteocsHave you considered ordering your projector from Price Japan? You can get a better price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Light 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2007 Video wise most probably turn off the AV upscaling and use the projector upscaling.CheersAm interested to hear what you think of the upscaling capabilities of the projector compared to your receiver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fteocs 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 Hi Light,I didnt know can get direct from Japan. anyway already order $4600 is quite a good price and value for money compared to other projectors, mainly DLP, similar quality projector cost much more and this one receive good review though out, so I am pretty happy after I seen the demo several times.As for upscaling, perhaps I am not clear enough. With all HiFi, AV alike, the source is the primary quality, I remember viewing a blue ray disc that is poorly mastered played thru a high end blue ray player, the result sucks.The various information on the latest HDMI1.3a for deep color, etc is provided the entire chain is HDMI 1.3a, sadly I dont have a HD or Blue ray player, mine is a reference model from Sony DVPNS9100ES and is only capable of upscaling to 1080i and the Epson will then do the interlacing to 1080p. The more processing the more noise, in most cases unless you really have a very high end component.So for me since the source, my DVD can upscale to 1080i and the Epson is doing a very very good job in deinterlacing to 1080p, i will not need the AV Amp to do the processing, save on heat, potential interferences and still get good picture. Having the AV Amp do another round of processing is not going to add much to the picture I think. OF course will need to try it out to know for sure.I had view a few setups from my friends to come to my conclusion.Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifestyle 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2007 Hi Light, ordering from PriceJapan is much cheaper but if anything wrong in future you need to sent it back and the shipping might be costly.I not sure wbout the warranty but the local Epson gives 2yr warranty (last enquired when evaluating this projector).Hi fteocsHave you considered ordering your projector from Price Japan? You can get a better price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Light 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2007 Hi Light, ordering from PriceJapan is much cheaper but if anything wrong in future you need to sent it back and the shipping might be costly.I not sure wbout the warranty but the local Epson gives 2yr warranty (last enquired when evaluating this projector).The warranty is a 2 year international warranty that will be honored by the local Epson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fteocs 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2007 Hi,Today install aircon. took the whole day.Will need to cut slots in lbox and false ceiling to accomodate the fancoil.Tmr will be ceiling work and next week painting and chemical washing.Will take picture once washing is done.Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fteocs 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2007 Hi everyone,Some updates. been a week plus since last update, again no pic, apologies.Today, start lights installation, kitchen cabinet installation and solid top measurement.Tmr, painting again for another coat.By end of this week to early next week should have all things done except for hall cabinet and hifi console.Then the week after next will be blinds and my bedroom wardrobe and bed.Then its all done...and following that will be waiting for my purchases to deliver.Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted November 5, 2007 progress looking real goodcan't wait to see pix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fteocs 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2007 Hi guys,Took some pictures here it goes, so far all turn out to be very close to my design 95% i must say with some practical issues so need changes but otherwise i should say its all my design.The Hall with the red wall to make the place dim, that is where my projector screen will be mountedAnother view of the hall from entranceYet another view from hall entranceMBR No bed and wardrobe yet, the aircon seal is an eye sore but no choice will have a table to blockMy daugther's room, she chose the colors, i just take it no input from me, turn out quite nice actually, the super low ceiling, that's concrete as its common corridor up there 11th floor kind of odd but looks ok after a whilemy tiny little MBR toilet, really smallTiny common toilet almost the same as MBRThe basin close up, square square...just like meSliding door for kitchenThe railing for the sliding doorGoing to ask to have frosted tape for the top and perhaps a bit on the center and bottom of the door.The top one is mostly for the blocking of laundry hanging in the kitchen and the center and bottom for safety visual aid to note a glass door is there.That's all for now.Carpentry for kitchen still doing should complete in a few days with solid top, hall cabinets, hifi console, the missing MBR grilles, Doors, Gates and other accessories and finally will be the completion of electrical socket as some will be conceal in carpentry...touch up and done.MBR will be done by another company and will be installing on 23rd.And that's it....will have more pics once all are installed before delivery or most items and one more when all are delivered and arranged but before move in, should be around a month time for the final updateCheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applefreak 1 Report post Posted November 10, 2007 wow looks very bright and airy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fteocs 0 Report post Posted November 14, 2007 Hi,Today went up again, so took some photos again, didn't expect to go up that soon again, anyway, kitchen done, cabinet door fixed, doors fixed except main door lock set.Kitchen done, waiting for citygas to hook up the hob (this Sat)The sink areaOpposite side of the hob & hood, will have fridge near the door side and washing machine near the toilet entrance sideViewing towards hall from kitchen, store is on the left, this time with cabinet doors up.The similar cabinet at the main entrance side, actually the door is alternate, one panel gloss and one panel ribbed, but pic can;t see clearlyThe other end of the entrance side cabinet, is drawers and shelvesThe cabinet door handles, flush type, from this pic can see the difference of the doorMetal art piece at dining area, will match the stainless steel table frame and chair legs, got it from Parkmall, still wrapped up, need to see with lights and will have difference effect on the metal surface, again photo can't show clear enoughMore pic....This is one of my existing metal art piece, hang in MBR wall as my MBR bed will be bronze color, so this is kind of close color match i hopeThe MB room doors, same for store and common bedroomMain door, without lock set yet. the settee not done yet.My bedside reading lightMy rain shower...water abit weak but my daughter insist on having....sighLastly for this update, the integrated Amp i will be having, Musical Fidelity A5Hope you guys like the picsCheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifestyle 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2007 Hi fteocs,Your reno is very nice Black is cool Like the last pic on Integrated Amp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fteocs 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2007 Hi,Some updates on deliveries1. Vacuum, Steam, Fridge, room mini HiFi, LCD TV x 2 (1 for me and 1 for my girl, me having a smaller one)2. All my bedding stuffs, mattresses, pillows, bedsheets, etc3. My girl matress4. My girl bedroom set5. My wardrobe and bed and table, outstanding wall shelves x 26. Vase and deco dried plantsOutstanding items:1. Hifi Stuff, amps, speakers2. living furniture, like sofa, dining, wall shelves and coffee table3. washing machinethat's itReno, considered all done, going to get main door keys and also to get spare paints to touch up myselfWill be doing some cleaning up starting tmr, bit by bit, will take some pics as wellcheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantona7 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2007 Congrat to ur Reno completion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ah_kiat 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2007 nicely done ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites