Help choosing a projector

[nicoh22]

I have never had a projector before and I am looking for a good entry-level projector. I want to buy from Costco because of their warranty. There are no stores around here that have any projectors set up so I have to buy the projector without seeing it in action. The projector will be in my basement so the lighting can be controlled. I will use the projector mainly to watch sports, DVDs/movies and play video games. Currently I do not have HDTV.

My choices are:
Costco projectors (http://www.costco.com/Common/Category.aspx?cat=28314&eCat=BC|79|28314&whse=BC)

1. Optoma Movie Time DV10 DLP w/ 106" Panoview Cinema Screen = $999
2. Optoma H27 Projector w/ 92" Screen = $999.99
3. Mitsubishi HC900 DLP Home Cinema Projector = $1,199.99
4. Optoma H31 w/ 92" Screen = $1,249.99
5. Panasonic PT-AE900U = $1,599.99 <--------I am leaning toward

I have researched all of these projectors on projectorcentral.com, and they all seem to have similar reviews.

Thanks in advance

[d6500k]

They will all do the job. Priced right and easy to use. Just go for it!

8 feet of screen is a good thing.

Doug k

[pdubois64]

Personally I would not buy anything that is not at least 720p native resolution.