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davidbarry
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I'm looking in to buying an HD Projector, problem being that I have absolutely no clue where to start looking/what I should be looking for.
I guess I'm hoping that there are some decent sub-$1000 720p projectors out there, but I honestly don't know. So really, throw some suggestions at me if you can. I definitely want it to be at least 1280*720 native resolution, but other than that I have no preferences.
I guess I'm hoping that there are some decent sub-$1000 720p projectors out there, but I honestly don't know. So really, throw some suggestions at me if you can. I definitely want it to be at least 1280*720 native resolution, but other than that I have no preferences.
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Good place to get reviews and advice is www.projectorpeople.com
Keep in mind though, if you don't have complete control over the lighting in the room you're going to use, it's best to just save up a bit more and get a TV instead.
That and the wall.
Yeah, I've got lots of control over lighting and a huge, empty wall which will be home to a pull down projector screen. :^:
I justed checked out that Optoma. Looks awesome, to be sure. I think that's the one for me, the price seems damn reasonable. Thanks a lot.
Surround sound is going to be lackluster at the moment, coming out of my logitech z300's, and my budget isn't going to allow me to upgrade my speakers AND get the projector. Mind you, they aren't bad speakers, just not what you'd think of throwing in a home theater set-up.
However, on the topic of screens, any specific brands you recommend?
Edit: Does it make sense - as a fairly heavy gamer - to invest in a 2.35:1 screen? I know a lot of movies are displayed in higher ratios like 2.35:1, but with gaming the industry-wide standard is pretty much hard-set at 16:9.
As for screens, do you want something that audio passes through, or will you mount the speakers not behind the screen?
I haven't thought about that too much, too be honest. I probably will just mount the center speaker above or below the screen. I've got the space to do so in either case. I imagine screens that facilitate audio pass-through are probably more expensive, anyhow.
Since you will probably be projecting a large image, why not look for 1080?
I'm guessing it's because 1080p projectors are hideously expensive.
Anyway, AVSforum probably knows what blend of special paint to use.
please shine it on something other than your bare wall.
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They agonize over this crap like G&T does over NPD numbers. Really, the best resource on the web for anything a/v.
Using a special paint blend on your wall is about as good as getting a stationary screen.
Now if you're shining it against whatever random semi-gloss bumpy-ass shit that was already there, well, yeah.
Big'ed for clarity on original post.
(no, I'm not really this big a dick, I just thought it was funny)
On Topic: Projectors can be full of win. Just be sure that you're aware of the bulb-cost trade off. Cheap now, pay later.
Well yeah I'm going to try out different paints, sample of the goo systems, etc. If they're noticeably better than the wall I'll use 'em. There's a very good chance that will be the case, but if you can't tell the difference, what's the point?