Hello Stewart,
I would seriously consider the InFocus 7210 which utilizes DLP technology at 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. I believe it is priced in the $1500 range and may include the screen depending on the retail store you purchase it from. One step down is the InFocus 4805 which does include the screen for $999, but does not project 1080p HiDef.
The other thing you will want to look at are the "Black Screens" by Sony. It will allow you to watch that front projector in a bright room without loss of picture quality. Downside, they are not cheap.
Hope this helps.
Take Care,
Shawn Mosqueda
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I just upgraded my home theater to hi-def I have the Sony kp-wv600 rear project t.v and the dish network 811 satillate system using a d.v.i. interface cable, but after seeing front project systems at a high end vidio store I was blown away but the price tag of these projectors were way out of reach for me. problem is I only have about $3500 to spend on the projector and I can never find one on disply so I have no idea what the picture looks like, I did get a quote on a sony projector and 16x9 screen for a total of $6000 but the dealer hat the throw the image on a wall so I have no idea how good the picture is please respond in closing I just joined this chat room and I would like to hear from you nice hi-def junkies stewart norrie

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