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I've been lurking for quite a whice and have spent the last 3 daysresearching and have put together my new front-projection system.  Anysuggestions regarding stupid choices or recommended upgrades (ordowngrades appreciated).ThanksTomthomasbest //at\ sbcglobal //dot\ netProjectorPanasonic PT-AE700U  (Total $1484 with shipping)(But the AE900U is available for $1800)(The Optomo H31 is available for $1086 and on E-Bay for approx $800)Suggestions????ScreenDalite 78670 Model B-Deluxe52" x 92" HDTV Screen, Matte White Fabric (106" Diagonal)$134 plus $23.85 shipping (Total $134.95)Manual 100 inch diagonal=(87.2x49) (16:9)(1.78)DVD Player1080i HDTV-Ready Divx DVD Player with DVIOppo-OPDV971H$200 plus $15 shipping (Total $214.00)RECEIVERPioneer VSX-815$259.95 plus $25.05 shipping (Total $285.00)Subwoofer: AV123 Rocket ULW-10 $499

Dave Bugg · Accepted Answer

The AE900 is a no brainer.An adequate screen for your budget. The AE900 will have no problem with the size.The Oppo is a good match with the AE900. I use it with my NEC HT1100.  I would order it directly from Oppo, however.  Fast shipping and you will be assured that the latest firmware has already been installed.No better or worse than any other mainstream reciever at that price point. It will do an adequate job.I'm a Hsu fan myself.

Jack Dotson · Answer

Question for your guys. I have a Hitachi LCD RPHDTV and it is my understanding that it's native format is 720P. If I understand correctly any signal, be it 1080i, or 480i or p, etc., will be converted to 720P on my set.

With this in mind, would it make a difference with my set if the DVDP upconverts or not? It seem it wouldn't matter.

BTW, I get better results running my current DVDP (Sony DVP NS999ES) at

480i. When I set it to 480P the picture is not as good?

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