Re: Help for the Clueless Gadget Lover

["noel_pilot" <HA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

very true, ...just pity the poor sod who spens =A312k on a projector
and
gets DSG into fit it!=20=20


--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Phil Harris" <phil@...> wrote:
>
>=20
> >  > =A3599-=A3799 for projector installation?!?! holy cow=20
> > batman!!! thats insane!
> >=20
> > Is it though? Compare it to the prices charged by many CEDIA=20
> > members and it could be argued that it's a bargain!?!?
> >=20
> > I'm not suggesting the skill levels are equal by the way.=20
> >=20
> > Rob
>=20
> Exactly - and if you're paying =A3700 - =A32k for a Projector (or
buying
an =A3800
> 42" plasma) then spending =A3800 on a cheap lift (and =A3800 is a
cheap
lift)
> probably isn't worthwhile but if you're installing something good
(like a
> =A312k 3 chip DLP) into a dedicated AV room where there are maybe a
dozen
> seats that each cost double the price of the lift and the screen was
=A32=
k
> then it snaps into a bit more sensible a perspective.
>=20
> Think about it this way ... Having the optional ceramic brake discs
and pads
> added to your new Ferrari/Porsche will cost you maybe =A35k - you can
buy a
> complete car (I obviously use the term "car" quite loosely
there)
brand new
> for not much more than that!
>=20
> Phil
>