I have seen the 4805 and H31. IMO, the H31 is readily the better of the two. Colors and blacks are significantly better. I am currently saving for it and a 100" fixed screen.

My friend and I both eyed the H31 for some time and hoped for the day when one would be in our homes. Well, he beat me to the punch (as usual) and picked one up a few weeks ago. He paid $1200 for his H31 from a local dealer who agreed to match COSTCO's price (originally quoted $1400). By the way, if you don't have an Optoma dealer near you, but do have a COSTCO nearby; it might be something to consider. Even though you have to buy the H31 from COSTCO online; you can drop the unit off at any COSTCO retail store to arrange any warranty work etc. in the event something goes bad.

At $1200, the H31 is very hard to beat, IMO.

Last edited by KC_Mike; 06/02/05 01:49 AM.