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Epson 5050UB projector deal $2899.99

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The only deal I remember seeing on a premium projector this season!!

$100 discount is still a good deal considering something is better than nothing :-)
https://www.amazon.com/Epson-Home...Y3D6G?th=1

4K PRO-UHD Projection Technology - A new type of 4K home theater experience utilizing advanced processing for resolution enhancement, color and image processing – resulting in an exceptional 4K home theater experience
True 3-Chip Projector Design - Advanced 3LCD technology displays 100% of the RGB color signal for every frame. This allows for an outstanding color gamut while maintaining excellent brightness, without any "rainbowing" or "color brightness" issues some may see with other projector technologies
Pixel-Shift Processor - Advanced pixel-shifting processor precisely controls three high-definition LCD chips to parallel process millions of pixels of information. This new type of resolution enhancement technology results in an exceptionally sharp 4K visual experience
HDR Processor - Full 10-bit HDR color processing accepting 100% of the HDR source information to faithfully reproduce HDR content for an exceptional visual performance
Digital Imaging Processor - Realtime 12-bit analog-to-digital video processing for smooth tonal transitions, while helping to eliminate banding, blocking and other compression artifacts from the final visual performance. This powerful processor faithfully reproduces the source material the way it was intended to be shown
Outstanding Brightness - Capable of displaying 4K content at an incredible 2,600 lumens for both color and white brightness. This not only provides for a wider performance envelope but allows for an exceptional HDR performance
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Model: Epson Home Cinema 5050UB 4K PRO-UHD Projector

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Jebusfreek666
12-07-2021 at 09:57 PM.
12-07-2021 at 09:57 PM.
$100 off is not really slick, given that it has been around $2500-$2600 previously. Having said that, I have seen no deals on this thing in about a year. So this is probably the best you can do right now. Although, tax does kind of kill it. You can get around the same price (since it is tax free) at Parker Gwen.
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12-08-2021 at 04:48 AM.
12-08-2021 at 04:48 AM.
Quote from Jebusfreek666 :
$100 off is not really slick, given that it has been around $2500-$2600 previously. Having said that, I have seen no deals on this thing in about a year. So this is probably the best you can do right now. Although, tax does kind of kill it. You can get around the same price (since it is tax free) at Parker Gwen.

And 10% coupon
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12-08-2021 at 05:13 AM.
12-08-2021 at 05:13 AM.
FYI, this was not excluded from the 10% coupons Best Buy targets now and again. I got one there for $2,700. Very YMMV, but may be useful info to someone. It was a great upgrade over my old 8500UB.
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Demonoid89
12-08-2021 at 05:56 AM.
12-08-2021 at 05:56 AM.
Is this only good for dark room / cinema? I have a low light basement but will also want to watch sports etc. with some lighting …
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12-08-2021 at 06:27 AM.
12-08-2021 at 06:27 AM.
Quote from Demonoid89 :
Is this only good for dark room / cinema? I have a low light basement but will also want to watch sports etc. with some lighting …

The projector is versatile. The recommendation is to use an ALR screen when using in a non-light controlled room.
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vram007
12-08-2021 at 09:47 AM.
12-08-2021 at 09:47 AM.
Thanks for all the comments. While some see this as not slick enough and even down voted, Amazon listing sold 16 projectors in the last 12 hours and now they are OOS.The price also went back to $2999.

I am glad that this may have helped a few who has been desperately looking to buy one this season.

I am new to this forum and I don't understand the down voting culture here. In the other forums the posts get down voted only when the supplied information is wrong or irrelevant. Here folks just down vote, just because they feel the deal is not good enough "to them" even though the provided deal is legit.
Anyhow, just an observation 🙂 will blend in soon.
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brad1825
12-08-2021 at 09:53 AM.
12-08-2021 at 09:53 AM.
Can this fill 150" screen? I'm sure I've overlooked it, but I'm seeing the max in any specs.
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12-08-2021 at 09:59 AM.
12-08-2021 at 09:59 AM.
Quote from brad1825 :
Can this fill 150" screen? I'm sure I've overlooked it, but I'm seeing the max in any specs.

This calculator lets us modify different parameters to our needs based on our room dimensions (which is critical for your ask) to see if a projector can fit our use case.

https://www.projectorcentral.com/...or-pro.htm
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Demonoid89
12-08-2021 at 10:56 AM.
12-08-2021 at 10:56 AM.
Quote from TealGiraffe916 :
The projector is versatile. The recommendation is to use an ALR screen when using in a non-light controlled room.

Thanks. My room is light controlled - no windows or doors. But it's a combo HT / bar, so sometimes I'm going to want to watch with some fan lighting on in the background. Not daylight, but medium light basement. Think I should go with something brighter?
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12-08-2021 at 11:11 AM.
12-08-2021 at 11:11 AM.
Quote from Demonoid89 :
Thanks. My room is light controlled - no windows or doors. But it's a combo HT / bar, so sometimes I'm going to want to watch with some fan lighting on in the background. Not daylight, but medium light basement. Think I should go with something brighter?
I would still think 5050ub should cut it for you. But in an effort to not misguide you, I would recommend you posting in AV speciality forums like https://www.avforums.com/forums/p...essors.43/ for an expert opinion.
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lattiboy
12-08-2021 at 01:34 PM.
12-08-2021 at 01:34 PM.
The 5050UB is a fantastic projector, but I think it's insane to spend this much on a 4 year old non-laser PJ in almost 2022. A slew of great PJs have been announced, including Epsons new models which will all likely trounce this thing outside or somewhat specific features like lens zoom memory.
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broadwayblue
12-08-2021 at 01:38 PM.
12-08-2021 at 01:38 PM.
Quote from lattiboy :
The 5050UB is a fantastic projector, but I think it's insane to spend this much on a 4 year old non-laser PJ in almost 2022. A slew of great PJs have been announced, including Epsons new models which will all likely trounce this thing outside or somewhat specific features like lens zoom memory.
I agree. It's a solid projector, but the tech is dated. My 8 year old 5030ub looks to have just died and I'm trying to figure out what to replace it with. If the 5050 were under $2,000 I'd probably get that, but at $3,000 it's too much to spend for something that's been around for so long. That said, there aren't a ton of options...particularly if you want a native 4k projector with good contrast ratio and aren't looking to spend a ton.
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Demonoid89
12-08-2021 at 01:44 PM.
12-08-2021 at 01:44 PM.
Quote from lattiboy :
The 5050UB is a fantastic projector, but I think it's insane to spend this much on a 4 year old non-laser PJ in almost 2022. A slew of great PJs have been announced, including Epsons new models which will all likely trounce this thing outside or somewhat specific features like lens zoom memory.

This has been my thought too, but what's out there now? Or over the short term? Seems like if you need something in the next 2-4 months what's going to change?
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12-08-2021 at 02:03 PM.
12-08-2021 at 02:03 PM.
Quote from Demonoid89 :
Thanks. My room is light controlled - no windows or doors. But it's a combo HT / bar, so sometimes I'm going to want to watch with some fan lighting on in the background. Not daylight, but medium light basement. Think I should go with something brighter?
My room is kinda like yours with a bar like area in the back. I have the 5040UB. The room had light filtering curtains and the picture was ok but once I changed them out to room darkening curtains it made a huge difference.
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