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there are 200 dollar projector and then there are 5000 dollar projector...so what should i look into when i buy one?
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You underestimate. Projectors go to well over $50,000. But I get your point. In general you won't get a reasonable projector for HT use for under $500-$600 and $1000 is a better bet. On the other hand there is little need to look beyond $3000. As with most things beyond that small performance gains cost $$$.
See the link for a good starting place. Read the various articles and then think about what you need/want. Every projector is a bit different in terms of specs, strengths and weaknesses and each represents a different benefit-cost point. You can reduce the choices quickly if you know, for example, what light conditions you intend, room size and height, where you want to put the projector (e.g. rear shelf, ceiling) and whether it will be a fixed installation or not.
I spent over 6 months reading about projectors and reviews of specific models before buying my first projector, and it was time well spent.
In general you want the highest resolution you can afford, but you also want adequate brightness (1000-1500 lumens is fine for HT use), contrast ratio (although specs on this are very misleading, so are a guide at best), excellent colour accuracy, and good flexibility to calibrate the image. Features like zoom lens range and lens offset are important for initial setup but usually add cost without impacting performance.
Finally, consider warranty period and cost of replacement lamps. A 2-3 yr warranty and a $250 lamp price can be very attractive relative to 1year and $700!
Good luck.
You underestimate. Projectors go to well over $50,000. But I get your point. In general you won't get a reasonable projector for HT use for under $500-$600 and $1000 is a better bet. On the other hand there is little need to look beyond $3000. As with most things beyond that small performance gains cost $$$.
See the link for a good starting place. Read the various articles and then think about what you need/want. Every projector is a bit different in terms of specs, strengths and weaknesses and each represents a different benefit-cost point. You can reduce the choices quickly if you know, for example, what light conditions you intend, room size and height, where you want to put the projector (e.g. rear shelf, ceiling) and whether it will be a fixed installation or not.
I spent over 6 months reading about projectors and reviews of specific models before buying my first projector, and it was time well spent.
In general you want the highest resolution you can afford, but you also want adequate brightness (1000-1500 lumens is fine for HT use), contrast ratio (although specs on this are very misleading, so are a guide at best), excellent colour accuracy, and good flexibility to calibrate the image. Features like zoom lens range and lens offset are important for initial setup but usually add cost without impacting performance.
Finally, consider warranty period and cost of replacement lamps. A 2-3 yr warranty and a $250 lamp price can be very attractive relative to 1year and $700!
Good luck.
Are NEC projectors good?
Arcane
I am going to buy an NEC projector. It has 2600 lumens, 2000:1 contrast ratio, 3500 hours of lamp life (5000 in eco mode). It comes with a remote, lens cap, manuals, power cables. The projector is on sell for $300. It is usually $400. Is that a bad deal? <(>.<)>
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NEC is a name brand for business projectors. You don't say what resolution it is, but if it's 800x600 or better $300 is a pretty fair price. See the link for list of NEC projectors on a site with lot's of reviews and information. You can see how your proposed model stacks up.
NEC is a name brand for business projectors. You don't say what resolution it is, but if it's 800x600 or better $300 is a pretty fair price. See the link for list of NEC projectors on a site with lot's of reviews and information. You can see how your proposed model stacks up.
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