this technically be my third projector so I be experience in projector . my InFocus Screenplay 4805 have reach 3000 hour and the lamp burn out . I be ready to upgrade . at first I buy the Sanyo plv-1080hd as a open box buy . when I get it home , to my dismay there be over 700 hour on it ! BUMMER !! since I have 30 day to return it , the salesman tell I new projector be on the way and to hold tight . -lrb- I would never buy a demo projector again ! -rrb- well two week later I see the Epson in the store . since I have the Sanyo for 2 week , I have something to compare it to . the black be twice as good . it be super bright . the color POP like a lcd tv . basically it turn my white screen at home into the world largest flat panel . they have a gray screen at the store and the whites be still plenty bright . the screen at the store have glass particle that show up and be distract during the movie , so I will not be purchase a glass particled screen . both projector be much better at my home . the demo room have too much light near the screen . at home , I be a little alarmed by the Epson 8100 's oversaturated color right out of the box . the Sanyo be pretty good right out of the box , but the Epson demand adjustment . on hdtv -lrb- cox -rrb- most of the people be overly reddish . one of the preset mode for hdtv remove too much color . I find a review of the projector that include calibration configuration and that make a world of difference . that be when it start to shine even on ECO mode ! -lrb- I think it could beat Sanyo PLV-1080HD 's brightest mode on ECO mode ! -rrb- I be so excited to have purchase this brand new . I find it a definite upgrade to be able to go 4000 hour on a bulb and only pay $ 300 for a replacement versus Sanyo 's approximate 2000 hour and $ 400 for a replacement . blu-ray be awesome on the Epson 8100 . razor sharp . even up close to the screen , you can hardly see the porch screen . the contrast and shadow detail be notable . there be plenty of parameter to adjust this projector . with the warranty , lamp life , and awesome picture . I will definitely be please for a long time . some review go back and forth about organic versus inorganic panel and guess about what kind of panel this projector be make of . the two year warranty give I peace of mind that if the panel go bad , I will get it fix . I have use a projector since 2005 and I have use it for tv , movie and some computer use . I do cut it off if I be not watch but I have fall asleep a few time . it be on most of Saturday and Sunday . still in 4 year , I only use the In Focus for 3000 hour . I have consider have a lcd tv in addition so I could save the bulb , but I can buy a lot of bulb for that cost and even a 52 '' tv seem tiny after be accustom to a 92 '' screen . I be watch Larry King and the wall behind he be true black . the color be awesome . CNN shine ! Sports look great . -lrb- Sports be dim on the Sanyo plv-1080hd . -rrb- my projector be at least 20 foot away and give off plenty of light even with my light on . accord to one of the review , the light be considerably cut when you have it too far away . I have it at the longest distance where you can have it 100 '' and use ECO lamp with the light off and it be plenty bright . I have it on a shelf in the back of the room so I can still enjoy my ceiling fan in the summer . the exhaust vent on the front be a life saver on this unit . the Sanyo be blow hot air and some bright light out the side of they projector . the Sanyo do have a door to hide the lens but Epson have a lens cover . since I can easily reach the lens , I 'll just put the cover on , when I be finish . I may even purchase a full projector cover for when it be not in use to cut down on dust . there be overwhelming positive review for the Sanyo , but this Epson will blow it away . even the exterior design in a little more sexy in pearl white and a little bit more stream line and less boxy . finally , do not pay full price as it be a buyer 's market . I get a awesome price at a major retailer and for 0 % financing , so get yours today ! get this projector !