Sam
Im on a budget here, well no so much of a budget but seeing how these projectors can get up to 2, 3, and sometimes more in prices i just wanted to hear the feedback from people that have the 4-6 maybe 7 hundred dollar projectors, hows the value, hows the picture quality and whats a good brand for the money or a good model. some important facts are its for a small room for movies, games and stuff like that, the screen would be maybe 5-7 feet wide
thanks in advance
Answer
These days projectors in the $700+ range are as good as projectors that cost $3000 several years ago. For under $1000 it's difficult (but not impossible) to get an HD (720p) projector (desirable), but even a good lower resolution projector can give a good image in a dark/dim room. You may want to keep the image size under 90" or so (diagonal), but assuming it is well calibrated (colour accuracy and saturation) and has 2000:1 or better contrast it will give a very good picture.
Just remember that projectors use high cost lamps that last 2-3 years (typically 3000 hrs) and cost $300+ to replace.
Personally, I have had two projectors now (720p and 1080p models) and won't go back to a standard HDTV. The BIG picture is just too compelling.
See link sites for some good info / recommendations.
EDIT: A sub $1000 1080p projector has just been announced. See 3rd link.
These days projectors in the $700+ range are as good as projectors that cost $3000 several years ago. For under $1000 it's difficult (but not impossible) to get an HD (720p) projector (desirable), but even a good lower resolution projector can give a good image in a dark/dim room. You may want to keep the image size under 90" or so (diagonal), but assuming it is well calibrated (colour accuracy and saturation) and has 2000:1 or better contrast it will give a very good picture.
Just remember that projectors use high cost lamps that last 2-3 years (typically 3000 hrs) and cost $300+ to replace.
Personally, I have had two projectors now (720p and 1080p models) and won't go back to a standard HDTV. The BIG picture is just too compelling.
See link sites for some good info / recommendations.
EDIT: A sub $1000 1080p projector has just been announced. See 3rd link.
when i buy an hd projector what kind of specs do i look for?
Diabs
there are 200 dollar projector and then there are 5000 dollar projector...so what should i look into when i buy one?
Answer
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.
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