my qualifying statement ; I have be a home Theater enthusiast since 2005 . be on a budget I do a thorough back ground check & research with a established budget of $ 1500 for my first home Theater I begin in 2005 with a InFocus 805 -lrb- resolution 800x600 -rrb- for $ 800 and use my stereo for audio amp for cable and xbox input -lrb- 80 '' screen -rrb- nice . but in 2007 I decide to upgrade to hd -lrb- affordable be the Mitsubishi hd1500 -lrb- 720p resolution -rrb- -rrb- -lrb- $ 800 -rrb- and add hd Sony 5.1 surround Sound & Blu-ray -lrb- PS3 -rrb- -lrb- 100 '' screen -rrb- very good but now its finally to again upgrade in 2010 to FULL HD 1080p economically !! so for under $ 1000 my final pick be the OPTOMA hd180 !!! this be the best in its class and be totally unbelievable to watch use hd Cable , PS3 Blu-ray movie -lrb- see avatar and White Christmas pure eye candy -rrb- with this projector . so fantastic you see the true beauty and clarity of color and detail . read newspaper and find detail of scene so captivating and wonderfully delicious . you be part of the movie experience !!! note : ONLY the IMAX experience equal this visual wonderment now in your OWN HOME . I must say with blu-ray , hd Cable , gaming and sport wow !! the OPTOMA HD 180 be the one !!!!!!!!! attention : remember this be HD HOME THEATER environment the bigger the picture -lrb- up to 300 '' -rrb- require a darker room . -lrb- my hd paint wall screen be 10 foot -rrb- . after all this be a HOME theater . now you Theater experience be better than the commercial experience , believe I . pro : Easy hook-up , 2 hdmus input -lrb- note ; there be no audio input\/output connector socket this be a projector only !!!!! -rrb- , 1 VGA for computer , 1 component for cable , component video . 4000 hour of lamp life in standard mode & 3000 in Bright . -lrb- note : keep you projector clear of obstuction for good air flow . -lrb- my experience you can get over 5000 hour of lamp life keep you unit in a clean and clear location . the longer the lamp life +4000 hour you can expect the lamp brightness to diminish . -rrb- quiet unit and provide all video input !!! use wall\/wall mount retractable screen require no space loss for a multi purpose room . pure eye candy say it all !!!!!!!! con : not 3d ready . personally wear glass , buy a 3d blu-ray player and 3d hd tv be not worth what be already available now !!!!!!! maybe in 3 year when it have be simplify I 'll re-visit this over-hyped gimmick . the picture be so clear , bright and the color be fantastic !!! a must have Projector !! this be the one !! OPTOMA have do they homework and you will not be dissapoint . this complete my HD Home Theater Blu-ray \/ Cable \/ Video Game need !! enjoy .