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I would like to buy a dlp projector and am worried about all the cables I will have to manage going into the projector. I have a dvd player, playstation, wii, and cable box. Any suggestions on how to route/hide these from my entertainment unit to the projector? My projector will be ceiling mounted about 20 feet from the screen.
Also, does this exist? A "hub" that I can plug all my components into that sends a signal to the projector? That way I can put the hub with all of my components and NOT plug them all into the projector itself?
Thanks for your help!
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You might consider using a home theater receiver as a "hub" or switch. Some of them upconvert the different video inputs to one type of output so that you only need to run one cable to the projector. You will need to pick a receiver that has "video upconversion".
This one converts all video inputs up to HDMI:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8713788&type=product&id=1199496527703
These receivers tend to be a bit more expensive.
At a minimum, your projector will need power and at least one video type cable (HDMI, VGA or component). How you run the cables will depend on how involved you want to get. If you are handy, they can be run in the ceiling and down the inside of the wall. If you can get an electrician to install an electrical outlet near the projector in the ceiling, that is best and eliminates one wire.
A home theater install company could do the whole thing for you too (at a price of course).
You might consider using a home theater receiver as a "hub" or switch. Some of them upconvert the different video inputs to one type of output so that you only need to run one cable to the projector. You will need to pick a receiver that has "video upconversion".
This one converts all video inputs up to HDMI:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8713788&type=product&id=1199496527703
These receivers tend to be a bit more expensive.
At a minimum, your projector will need power and at least one video type cable (HDMI, VGA or component). How you run the cables will depend on how involved you want to get. If you are handy, they can be run in the ceiling and down the inside of the wall. If you can get an electrician to install an electrical outlet near the projector in the ceiling, that is best and eliminates one wire.
A home theater install company could do the whole thing for you too (at a price of course).
Projector????
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I Need a CHEAP Projector that is around 100-300 dollars. I Am 13 and i plan on playing a ps3 on it in my room. So any Suggetions thta would look GOOD on a ps3 would be nice!!!
it doenst nedd a dvd player either
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While you may find a projector on eBay or elsewhere close to your price range (and a refurbished InFocus 4805, as suggested, would be a good choice if you can actually find one), you should be aware of a few things first.
The lamp in a projector needs to be replaced every 2-3000 hrs, so if you use for video games 3-4 hrs/day, that means you will have to replace it in as little as 18 months. And it could be sooner if you are not careful to cool down the lamp prpoerly after each use, avoid quick on-off cycles and protect against power cuts (which can shorten lamp life by ~20%).
The reason I make a big deal out of this is that a new lamp costs $300-$450 (depending on projector model), and usually only has a 90 day warranty.
Furthermore, to get a good picture from a projector rated under about 1500 lumens the room will have to be dark (or at least quite dim), and you need to project onto a screen ($200 or more to buy, $50 or so to make ... if you are handy) or onto a blank white (or light grey) wall.
Finally, make sure any model you find can be table mounted at a distance your room will accommodate for a reasonable picture size (this is not standardized).
So, a projector is a great idea, but go into the purchase planning to spend at least $250-$300 for the projector, more for a screen, and $3-$400 for a lamp in a year or so (or recognize the projector is a throw-away when the lamp goes. If you are OK with that ... happy gaming.
While you may find a projector on eBay or elsewhere close to your price range (and a refurbished InFocus 4805, as suggested, would be a good choice if you can actually find one), you should be aware of a few things first.
The lamp in a projector needs to be replaced every 2-3000 hrs, so if you use for video games 3-4 hrs/day, that means you will have to replace it in as little as 18 months. And it could be sooner if you are not careful to cool down the lamp prpoerly after each use, avoid quick on-off cycles and protect against power cuts (which can shorten lamp life by ~20%).
The reason I make a big deal out of this is that a new lamp costs $300-$450 (depending on projector model), and usually only has a 90 day warranty.
Furthermore, to get a good picture from a projector rated under about 1500 lumens the room will have to be dark (or at least quite dim), and you need to project onto a screen ($200 or more to buy, $50 or so to make ... if you are handy) or onto a blank white (or light grey) wall.
Finally, make sure any model you find can be table mounted at a distance your room will accommodate for a reasonable picture size (this is not standardized).
So, a projector is a great idea, but go into the purchase planning to spend at least $250-$300 for the projector, more for a screen, and $3-$400 for a lamp in a year or so (or recognize the projector is a throw-away when the lamp goes. If you are OK with that ... happy gaming.
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