Home theatre projectors
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If it's going to be your primary way to watch tv/movies, Id go against it. Not only is light control a issue (you need it relatively dark), most projector bulbs are rated at anywhere from 2000-5000 hours before replacement. Bulbs vary by model, but most seem to run in the $200-400 range. If you watch a significant amount of tv (more than 5 hours/day), you could be replacing a bulb a year. Id go with a plasma or lcd unless you want to use it for a dedicated home theater room which will see less than 10 hrs use/week.
I was just thinking about one of these for my bedroom. We don't watch TV (or movies) much in bed, but it would be nice, and it's always dark. I'm curious to see what people's experiences are.
Does anyone know if you can project it right on to the wall (or ceiling) without a screen?
Thanks
Does anyone know if you can project it right on to the wall (or ceiling) without a screen?
Thanks
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You can project them onto the wall, but if you have any texture, you won't love the picture. They do have special paint you can put on the wall that will help improve picture quality, but you still want a very flat surface, both in texture and in sheen. Too glossy and you'll be fighting glare.
Also interested in what is recommended for a good home projector... we don't have much chance to see too much TV .. but enjoy the occasional movie maybe once or twice a month.
BTW .. used to be for 35mm and 2 1/4 slide projection that a wall painted with silver paint worked VERY well...imagine it still would....although for a bedroom a power screen is probably more practical...when not in use they are a little less conspicuous.
Occasionally I borrow a projector and use a 70x70 pull down screen in the basement.. works fine
BTW .. used to be for 35mm and 2 1/4 slide projection that a wall painted with silver paint worked VERY well...imagine it still would....although for a bedroom a power screen is probably more practical...when not in use they are a little less conspicuous.
Occasionally I borrow a projector and use a 70x70 pull down screen in the basement.. works fine
depends on what you want to spend.
You can get a decent sony LCD projector for uner 1000$ or you can go upto the CRT's at over $100,000
Im running an infocus sp4805 (a cheap little beast with a cult following) Im thinking of upgrading (just have to sell mine) I will probably go with a used infocus sp7210.
You can get a decent sony LCD projector for uner 1000$ or you can go upto the CRT's at over $100,000
Im running an infocus sp4805 (a cheap little beast with a cult following) Im thinking of upgrading (just have to sell mine) I will probably go with a used infocus sp7210.
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depends on what you want to spend.
You can get a decent sony LCD projector for uner 1000$ or you can go upto the CRT's at over $100,000
Im running an infocus sp4805 (a cheap little beast with a cult following) Im thinking of upgrading (just have to sell mine) I will probably go with a used infocus sp7210.
Thanks for the info...would you mind elaborating further? Is there anything bad about the 4805? How did you arrive at upgrading to the 7210?
Thanks!
The 4805 is old, I beleive the model is about 5 yrs old, as said earlier, projectors dont last as long as a typical tv. They are beaten down by extreem heat and then the fans that exhaust the heat bring in a ton of dust. BUT they are very cheap for what they are. You can get a 4805 for anywhere from $300-600 depending on the condition. It is a good projector 16:9 Native, 720P, DLP (DLP>LCD! IMHO) I love mine, but i think I want to upgrade, plus ive got around 3000hrs on the bulb, it still looks great but.....
I want to stay under $1000 so Im looking at
SP7210 <1000$ (used) originally it cost 3000$ it is known to be a big upgrade on the 4805 and people seem to love them
Sony aw10/aw15 around 1000$ new. feature wise it is the same as the 7210. the picture is likely not as good though, but its new.
So its a question of new vs used
I suspect I will pick up a 7210. Im a big beleiver buying equipment about 3-5 yrs old. Instead of getting a decent new piece, you can get the flag ship from 3 yrs ago. But im an audio purist and dont need the newest features just pure quality. I dont really care about video but i still want the best bang for my buck.
I want to stay under $1000 so Im looking at
SP7210 <1000$ (used) originally it cost 3000$ it is known to be a big upgrade on the 4805 and people seem to love them
Sony aw10/aw15 around 1000$ new. feature wise it is the same as the 7210. the picture is likely not as good though, but its new.
So its a question of new vs used
I suspect I will pick up a 7210. Im a big beleiver buying equipment about 3-5 yrs old. Instead of getting a decent new piece, you can get the flag ship from 3 yrs ago. But im an audio purist and dont need the newest features just pure quality. I dont really care about video but i still want the best bang for my buck.
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I've been using an old Toshiba in the basement for a couple months now. Tough to beat the size v. dollar. Mine is an old business projector put into use after our reg TV died so its not HD. It was just supposed to be a stopgap until I found a good after Xmas sale but I like it and have been pondering whether to get something more suitable for home theater.
I've been using an old Toshiba in the basement for a couple months now. Tough to beat the size v. dollar. Mine is an old business projector put into use after our reg TV died so its not HD. It was just supposed to be a stopgap until I found a good after Xmas sale but I like it and have been pondering whether to get something more suitable for home theater.
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Let me know if you might be interested in selling yours. Is the bulb replaceable?
THanks,
Nick