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Non Gaming Discussions => Off-Topic => Topic started by: on February 18, 2001, 07:53:18 PM
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Can anybody out there give me some info on Video projectors. I am looking to buy one because I want a huge screen for my DVD\'s/TV/Games. I am looking at an Infocus. Is there a place to find one in the $450 range. Any good sites with info on them. Any help would be appreciated, as this would really complete my home theater experience.
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It\'ll cost you more than that! Think a couple grand my friend.
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Like DT said, cost is definitely an issue. You\'ll want to spend $3500 at the very least for an ok projector. I\'ve seen some that have cost $140,000 if you can believe it. There\'s also different types: standard internal CRTs, LCDs, DLPs, and now the new D-ILAs by JVC. Though D-ILAs yield the best brightness:quality ratio, DLP and CRT are your best bests for a great value projector. Decent brands include but are not limited to: Runco, Marantz, NEC, Sony, Barco, & Mitsubishi.
If you want to go with Infocus, they have a great sight to decide which projector is right for you: http://www.infocus.com/projectors/which.asp
For the best advice check out http://hometheaterforum.com http://avsforum.com and http://projectorcentral.com.
Once you go projector you never go back... Or so they say (I\'m too poor to afford one) :).
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Once you have a projector, do you need a TV. Can you just hook up your DVD player, VCR (w/ cable going through it to get cable reception on big screen) and everything and just watch it, or do you need to keep your TV?? Because I am planning on selling my tv once I get a projector.
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Think of the projector as your computer monitor. It only knows what you put into it. You need a cable box/direct tv/vcr/etc.....
450 bucks will get you half a screen for the projector to shine on. You won\'t find a cheap worthwhile LCD for less than 3500 right now. But I wouldn\'t get an LCD cause they have an awful time reproducing black. It comes out grey. I would only get a CRT or DLP. I have a CRT projector. You can find them used on the internet for about 6 grand. New they are over 30,000..
DOn\'t forget though that tv is about 500 scan lines, you blow that up to 100+ inches and you start seeing scan lines. I never bothered getting a line doubler because I have an HD receiver which makes all signals 1080i so I don\'t see scan lines, but I do see scan lines with my PS2. It doesn\'t look bad, but I wish I had a doubler for it.
Anyway, my point is, unless you have at least 5000 in your pocket, don\'t bother...