Thanks to Bob Williams for the speedy reply to my post a few days ago. I had already ordered an IN76 for myself to try out and it got here yesterday. Glad to hear that it's a "weaver".
To the many folks who are looking for a reveiw on this PJ I will offer my 2 cents.
Some background: I design and install home theaters for a living. I usually do smaller projects ($10-15k projects - soup to nuts) and have been installing DLP projectors since they first came out. I'm an ISF'er, and know what a good picture looks like. The first projector I ever installed in someone elses home was a VGA resolution LCD from Sharpvision about 11 years ago. It cost just under 4 grand and by todays standards would be un-watchable. The first DLP I ever installed was a Dreamvision that cost $6500, had lousy scaling, rainbows out the wazoo, and no component input. In short, I've been there and done that.
I have been waiting to set up a theater in my own home for the last five years.
Waiting for an affordable projector that didn't suck. Waiting for the technology to mature. Waiting for something that was as good as the xv z12000's I've been installing - at a third of the price. My wait is over. Play Big IN76.
The things I am looking for in a PJ are: a. good scaling of SD (composite) material up to the panels resolution with minimal artifacts and softening of the picture b. accurate color rendition out of the box (so I miss out on a few calibrations - boo hoo) c. quiet fan and color wheel d. no light spill from PJ case e. decent optics f. good black levels g. affordable price h. appealing cosmetics
Infocus has hit one out of the park with IN76.
I can honestly say that this PJ can hold it's own with the last generation of top of the line Marantz VP and Sharp XV series units. It's that good. Comparing it to the 4805 is ludicrous. From the standpoint of price, resolution and performance you're talking apples and oranges. What is amazing is the you can compare it to the XV Z10000 and 12000 and your comparing apples to apples. I was hesitant to order this thing on specs alone, but figured WTF - I'll unload it on the net as used if it sucks (one advantage of buying at close to dealer cost). Guess what? This projector is not going on the net - it's going on my ceiling. It's that good.
I would encourage anyuone to take a close look at this projector if it's in your price range and meets your needs. I don't think you will be disappointed.