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BuyDig has LG HF85LA Laser CineBeam Ultra Short Throw Smart Home Theater Projector on sale for $1596.99 - $497.99 w/ promo code JFT210 = $1099. Shipping is free. Thanks iconian

Features:
  • Ultra Short Throw Projection
  • LG Smart TV Enabled
  • Full HD (1920 x 1080)
  • Up to 1500 Lumens
  • HDMI, USB, S/PDIF (Optical) Inputs
  • Trumotio

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I've been watching 4k UST projectors specifically looking for low latency for gaming. In my experience, LGs (1080p models I've tried, including OP one) may be almost passable latency-wise for very casual gaming, but you'll definitely feel it if responsiveness is required. All 4k USTs seem to have very high latency (like 50-100ms) in specs, except potentially the newly announced optoma cinemax p2, which will be closer to $3k I think
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There is a chromed plastic reflector thy bounces the projection beam. Mine became corroded in just a few weeks and LG wants 300 for a replacement.
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I bought an open box one from Amazon but returned it because there's too much input lag for gaming.
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Alex4051
09-03-2020 at 02:45 PM.
09-03-2020 at 02:45 PM.
I've been following this and for a while, and I think it is a good price for brand new.

Also it beats their last offer by $250 https://slickdeals.net/f/14123186-lg-hf85la-laser-cinebeam-ultra-short-throw-smart-home-theater-projector-1349-more-free-s-h?src=SiteSearchV2_SearchBarV2Algo1

I just got it for open box (like new) from an eBay seller for roughly the same price including tax.
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09-03-2020 at 02:47 PM.
09-03-2020 at 02:47 PM.
Quote from AlexandrosV :
I've been following this and for a while, and I think it is a good price for brand new.

Also it beats their last offer by $250 https://slickdeals.net/f/14123186-lg-hf85la-laser-cinebeam-ultra-short-throw-smart-home-theater-projector-1349-more-free-s-h?src=SiteSearchV2_SearchBarV2Algo1

I just got it for open box (like new) from an eBay seller for roughly the same price including tax.

How do you like it?
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deshwasi
09-03-2020 at 02:56 PM.
09-03-2020 at 02:56 PM.
hmm.. i have been eyeing the xiaomi 4k UST / clones for around $1600 from aliexpress. wondering if i should go with this instead.. how is this for gaming? i wouldnt mind spending $500 more for 4k. any suggestions on 4k UST?
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09-03-2020 at 04:06 PM.

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Quote from deshwasi :
hmm.. i have been eyeing the xiaomi 4k UST / clones for around $1600 from aliexpress. wondering if i should go with this instead.. how is this for gaming? i wouldnt mind spending $500 more for 4k. any suggestions on 4k UST?

I've been watching 4k UST projectors specifically looking for low latency for gaming. In my experience, LGs (1080p models I've tried, including OP one) may be almost passable latency-wise for very casual gaming, but you'll definitely feel it if responsiveness is required. All 4k USTs seem to have very high latency (like 50-100ms) in specs, except potentially the newly announced optoma cinemax p2, which will be closer to $3k I think
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09-03-2020 at 04:11 PM.
09-03-2020 at 04:11 PM.
I missed Xiaomi when walmart had it for $1500 during thanksgiving which would have allowed my living room to be used as a media room.

Happy with $600 refurb viewsonic 4k.

Anyone know what the price point would be for samsung?
https://news.samsung.com/us/samsung-the-premier-4k-ultra-short-throw-laser-projector-ifa-2020/​ [samsung.com]
Quote from deshwasi :
hmm.. i have been eyeing the xiaomi 4k UST / clones for around $1600 from aliexpress. wondering if i should go with this instead.. how is this for gaming? i wouldnt mind spending $500 more for 4k. any suggestions on 4k UST?
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09-03-2020 at 04:30 PM.

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09-03-2020 at 04:30 PM.
There is a chromed plastic reflector thy bounces the projection beam. Mine became corroded in just a few weeks and LG wants 300 for a replacement.
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nowayman
09-03-2020 at 04:30 PM.
09-03-2020 at 04:30 PM.
I don't know why at these price points, one would not opt for LED over Laser. All specs seem equal, except laser costs more and does not last as long.

Right now I'm looking at the
https://www.lg.com/us/home-video/...-projector (LED)
and the
https://www.lg.com/us/home-video/...-projector (LASER)

Specs (LG):

LED laser
lifetime 30k.hrs 20k.hrs
contrast 150k 150k
brightness 1500L 1500L


Plus, buydig has a shadyish reputation and I would not trust their "open box scuffed" nonsense, especially with a projector

I own a LG short throw LED, and love it for casual tv/movies
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09-03-2020 at 04:31 PM.
09-03-2020 at 04:31 PM.
I bought an open box one from Amazon but returned it because there's too much input lag for gaming.
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09-03-2020 at 04:32 PM.
09-03-2020 at 04:32 PM.
I finished my basement around a ceiling mounted projector being 12' away from the wall. So all these short throw projector deals just mean that soon a "regular" 4K projector will be around $500... which is how much I paid for my 3,000 lumen Optoma 4 years ago.
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09-03-2020 at 05:00 PM.
Quote from LootPirate :
There is a chromed plastic reflector thy bounces the projection beam. Mine became corroded in just a few weeks and LG wants 300 for a replacement.

I have the 1080p equivalent. The reflective mirror was on eBay for $75 shipped from Korea. There's a video on YouTube how to replace it. 30 mins or so.
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kristofen
09-03-2020 at 05:22 PM.
09-03-2020 at 05:22 PM.
Quote from LootPirate :
There is a chromed plastic reflector thy bounces the projection beam. Mine became corroded in just a few weeks and LG wants 300 for a replacement.
No warranty coverage?
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JDanger
09-03-2020 at 05:49 PM.
09-03-2020 at 05:49 PM.
Can this (or any other) short throw projector he mounted on the ceiling? I have a stealth setup with a retractable screen with no media center/credenza to set this on.

Currently I have an old viewsonic that's hidden in a cabinet on the other side of the room but the bulb is going so it's time to upgrade.
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Madras-messiah
09-03-2020 at 06:02 PM.
09-03-2020 at 06:02 PM.
Quote from AlexandrosV :
I've been following this and for a while, and I think it is a good price for brand new.

Also it beats their last offer by $250 https://slickdeals.net/f/14123186-lg-hf85la-laser-cinebeam-ultra-short-throw-smart-home-theater-projector-1349-more-free-s-h?src=SiteSearchV2_SearchBarV2Algo1

I just got it for open box (like new) from an eBay seller for roughly the same price including tax.

Indeed! Been tracking this one too. However, it's really hard to find reviews on this specific model it appears .. maybe I'm not looking in the right places. Even tried YouTubers
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