Johnny_Boy

If you are planning on streaming local UHD 1:1 rips through plex/Kodi then the Shield is a very good way to go. It delivers all the audio/visual benefits as a UHD disk player. I've got a Himedia Q10pro that works similar to the Shield. If i had my time again i would have gone for the Shield. The only issue with these android boxes is they can be a little fiddly, and you will need to tinker to get the most out of them but they do have features the appleTV cant do atm. If you want something to just 'work' the appleTV is the way to go. Ive got both, because for something things the apple tv just wins. Cheers

How funny! i have basically the same rack! Though smaller rods and black boards. (Excuse the mess) Looks great, good luck with the sale

These are pretty much my dream HT speakers..... Wonder if the wife would notice that i don't get a tax return this year

Good to see the budget model (LX-UH1) being shown as well. 45.30 in the video above. $2,499 USD, 2000 lumins and 4k. Wont compete with the big boys, but might be ok. Though would still rather a a X5xxx or above

As it always will be for all things subjective.

Agree with this. The naming doesn't really work.

Yes, i have a X5000 currently and really enjoy its picture. Im sure i would like a 7xxx more. That's my point, its minor upgrades for a whole lot of dollars. The only thing that really is different is the true 4k, the rest is minor improvements (like what you would expect year on year with each release). If we take the RRP pricing for the X5000 range, the % increase in price based on what we know is N5 - $9,400 56% increase, N7 - $11,999 36% increase, N9 - $26,799 168% Still a pretty massive increase based on RRP

I'm suggesting that there should be a increase in price, but not to the extents of this current range. We had faux 4k and now we have 4k, its a slight improvement imo. Its more that JVC have now pushed many people out of their price bracket. (me)

What i can't understand about this new JVC projector line is how understanding everyone is of the new prices. Last year people generally viewed the 7900 as good value at around 7k , and viewed the 9900 as too expensive at 10ishk for what you got. Now we have a full 4k and its adding on 75% more cost for the equivalent NX7 and 100% more for the NX9. How are people not outraged by the increase in cost?? Yes, its now got 4k, fancy lens, dual iris bla bla bla, but does that justify the massive increase in cost? The way i view it is, that this is just the next step, the next feature, like when tv's went from 1080p to 4k, or when 3D was all the rage. And with all these changes, TV's have stayed relatively similar prices. I just don't get how everyone is now comfortable spending so much more than the model before it. Maybe its just me, and if i had more money to throw around i wouldn't care about paying 5k more for a NX7, but for now it seems crazy.

where were you 6months ago! Perth too!! Bargain alert. Great buy for someone.

what haven't they done? The specs have been provided, the only thing they haven't done is provide a sample N7 unit. And that's their prerogative if they choose to do that prior to launch. Plus, i'm not about to base a major purchase decision on a pre-release sample version reviews. I would be waiting for retail sample reviews before pulling the trigger.

dont get this response at all. Sure it would have been nice to have all three available to demo when announced, but they gave the top and bottom models. The N7 is going to be in the middle somewhere. So what if it takes until they are officially on sale before someone reviews them. From the looks of your posts you have had a number of JVC units over the years, and having to wait a few more weeks surly wouldn't put you off purchasing. If you want an example of a really poor launch, look at the new RTX 2080ti graphics card release. Its main promise is ray tracing, yet cant do it at launch. Now that's a stuff up. Simple not showing one of three models is fine. Hell that same graphics card analogy works, as so far they have only shown/released the two top models. Going to be months before the lower spec cards are released. And if you really think having to wait a few weeks for a review on the N7 is a no go for JVC, talk with your dollar and get the sony

lol, that's a hard pass on the entire JVC range. Looks like I can get myself a second hand N7 in 3 years time when someone upgrades to the N7gen3!

lol, of course the standard remote has presets hahah. I've never used it and just run with a harmony. I'll set up some buttons for when im using UHD player and media player. At least it will save me some time jumping through menus all the time....wife will be happy too

How do you do this? I have to go into the menu to change picture mode/colour profile every time I change from BD to UHD. real pain.

Just a FYI, I managed to get a Panasonic 75EX850a at the beginning of the year (before the FX came out) for $3,200. Yes its more expensive than the TCL mentioned, but does show that for not much more you can get a known good set. If your in no rush, wait for a few months and the current gen sets will be reduced to similar levels. Or check out Hisense, they have some great sets for lower prices

I've upgraded every 2 years for as long as Iphones have been out. will be giving it a skip this year. Way to pricy. Only the Xr is in my price range. Maybe next year it might me a Samsung.

I would imagine it’s very similar to last years model the EX780 which was highly rated. Should be some info out there

lol! way to price out the entry level JVC market. X5900 was close to my max, and now this will be further out of reach.

Just had a look. Must be one of the old ones. only single screw on the globe and no metal on the wind tunnel. Sorry, looks like this is not the one you need

My guess is to differentiate between the models in a clear way. 4k>4k with double the contrast > 8k ish > lazzzor Cant have all the models (or even just the 9) having the top light engine. Maybe next gen a few more models will go laser

Ill grab some more pictures tonight, but yes has two screws on the lamp and does have metal flap This is the only other photo I have on my phone

I have a original X3 housing I no longer need. Can post it to you for $30 inc postage

start saving your pennies!

Big increase in weight in this new range 7900 - 15.6kg N7B - 19.8kg Very much looking forward to seeing how the local prices pan out