How much ambient light can be allowed with modern conference room projectors?

bjmarchini

I am upgrading my living room. We have a flat CRT 27" in there now. I was going to go with an LCD or plasma, but I am really starting to lean toward the projector Idea.

I watch about 80% DVDs, 10% taped shows off my HTPC and 10% for the news and weather channel. I figure for regular TV I can just watch it on the old set or on my PC.

Anyway.

Can you leave a 60 watt lamp on behind you or will this drown it out. Seems like you realistically need atleast 1500-2000 lumens.

Also if I am only watching DVDs, do i need anything more that svga?

Answer
If the light isn't shining directly on the screen you should be ok. Alot of it depends on the lumnes of the unit and how far the projector is away from the screen and the image size. Also, I recommend a DLP if you are using it for movies.

looking for recommendations for 1080p projector with enough brightness for a room with some ambient light?

bahiadave

Ideally in $2000k price range
$2k not $2000k

Answer
There are few 1080p projectors at or near $2000 ... most are more. Given lack of light control, you probably need the brightest you can find at that price point.

See the links for reviews and recommendations. The first link has a comparison of 1080p projectors with street prices under $2100.

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