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I would plan to go digital.
The technology is changing so rapidly and costs are decreasing on the  
digital systems.
Once the tipping point of digital commercial theaters is reached the  
price of film will certainly increase as the film market decreases.
Kodak says they will continue manufacturing film but for how long and  
at what price.
Other option is you could get a deal on an Imax 15-30 system as I  
believe they may have a few surplus systems in storage in Toronto.
There is a reason why the commercial theaters are all going digital.  
Cost verses quality. Do not rush to a decision as the design process  
can accommodate either option.

Ian Kulin, PE

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University of Rhode Island
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On Oct 2, 2008, at 12:49 PM, Dave Remington wrote:

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> We are planning a new science center in Spokane, WA, with construction
> starting in 2011 (we are 1/3 to our goal of $33M raised).
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> Would appreciate any opinions about whether we should plan on a new  
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> Dave Remington
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