jeht_black
I will be playing games a majority if the time but it will be used to watch tv and movies every now and then.
The room itâs going in is my living room and itâs fairly dark. (I blocked off the windows to cut on the electric bill)
The size if the room is 19 feet X16 feet. I plan to project onto the 19 foot wall.
There is a garden window thatâs about 85 inches across diagonally, I covered with wood and I plan to make a screen into it.
I already have a sound system from the TV I had in there. Wiring is no problem to me. (I install cable for a living)
I would like to get the best I can for gaming at around $1200. I am open to suggestions for a TV if that would work better, but I have my heart set on a projector.
here is a rough drawing if the roon i plan to use.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/JehtBlack/scan0001.jpg
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A projector is the ONLY way to go for a really big picture. That said, there are a couple of issues you should consider before deciding between a TV and projector.
First ... do you really want/need a big picture (>50") for gaming? If you plan to sit more than 10 ft back so you can share the experience with others the answer is probably yes.
Second ... the cost of lamps may be a concern. Lifetime on lamps varies somewhat but is typically 2-3000 hrs @ $400/lamp. This is Ok for movies, or even HDTV watching, but can get expensive for a hard core gamer putting on 8-10 hrs/day!
Unless you have quite a dark room you will need a >1000 lumens projector to prevent a washed out picture. Luckily this is not too difficult with business projectors ... although not that common for a home theatre projector (which is preferable for movies to give a higher contrast ratio). You would be advised to read a bit about projectors and the inevitable tradeoffs between different models so that you can be sure to choose one that meets YOUR needs.
The first link below is to a listing of recommended home theatre projectors (other listings are available on the same site for other primary uses (upper left corner of the home page).
A projector that may meet your needs (Epson Cinema 400) is reviewed at the second link.
My recommendation is to read lost, see some demos and then decide. Cheers.
A projector is the ONLY way to go for a really big picture. That said, there are a couple of issues you should consider before deciding between a TV and projector.
First ... do you really want/need a big picture (>50") for gaming? If you plan to sit more than 10 ft back so you can share the experience with others the answer is probably yes.
Second ... the cost of lamps may be a concern. Lifetime on lamps varies somewhat but is typically 2-3000 hrs @ $400/lamp. This is Ok for movies, or even HDTV watching, but can get expensive for a hard core gamer putting on 8-10 hrs/day!
Unless you have quite a dark room you will need a >1000 lumens projector to prevent a washed out picture. Luckily this is not too difficult with business projectors ... although not that common for a home theatre projector (which is preferable for movies to give a higher contrast ratio). You would be advised to read a bit about projectors and the inevitable tradeoffs between different models so that you can be sure to choose one that meets YOUR needs.
The first link below is to a listing of recommended home theatre projectors (other listings are available on the same site for other primary uses (upper left corner of the home page).
A projector that may meet your needs (Epson Cinema 400) is reviewed at the second link.
My recommendation is to read lost, see some demos and then decide. Cheers.
Projector SONY VPL-VW50 or PANASONIC PT-AE1000, which is better for new Projector user? Where to buy cheaper?
Leung
I'm a new projector user. I'm considering to buy either SONY VPL-VW50 (HK$36000/US$4615) or PANASONIC PT-AE1000 (HK$21000/US$2692). Any recommendation to me as first projector user?
I'm also considering to buy GRANDVIEW 100" electronic screen at HK$10,000/US$1282. Is it good choice? Where could I buy cheaper?
Distance between sofa and the screen is 13.5 feet. Do you think 100" screen is too large or good?
What do I need to be careful when selecting the projector and screen?
I'm also moving to a new flat and therefore I could decorate and install the projector and screen. What should I pay attention.
I'm living in HK. Any merchant in HK would you recommend (pls provide phone number if you have)?
Answer
Both your suggested models are good projectors, but each has advantages and disadvantages, and since choice often comes down to factors that are important to you I recommend reading the reviews at the first three links (and see comments at the fourth). They will also give you a good idea of issues to consider. For example, you have identified the distance to the screen, but you must also consider resolution, brightness, contrast ratio, whether lens shift is important to you (this will depend on how you plan to mount the projector (ceiling, shelf, table)), technology (DLP, LCD, LCOS), lens zoom ratio, fan noise, bulb lifetime, types and number of inputs, etc.
I highly recommend reading as much as you can, get opinions, but ... finally, make your own decision based on knowing what is important (and not important) to you. The four sites I have suggested will provide (almost) all the information you need to make a good choice. But also go and see projectors if possible.
As to size of screen, see the 5th link, but basically the screen when viewed from your preferred location should subtend an angle (left to right) of about 36-40 degrees. I am using a 110" screen (diagonal) and sit 12 feet from the screen, so 100" at 13.5 feet is certainly not too large.
As to the type of screen, again this is somewhat personal. You are considering an electric screen, but unless you need to be able to retract it a fixed screen would be cheaper. And it lends itself to building your own for a lot less $$. See the fourth link and the DIY screen forum for details ... but you can paint your own screen on the wall for $50 (US) that will rival a $1000 commercial screen.
Sorry, but I can't suggest HK stores.
I hope this helps. Good Luck ... you will love having a projector!
Both your suggested models are good projectors, but each has advantages and disadvantages, and since choice often comes down to factors that are important to you I recommend reading the reviews at the first three links (and see comments at the fourth). They will also give you a good idea of issues to consider. For example, you have identified the distance to the screen, but you must also consider resolution, brightness, contrast ratio, whether lens shift is important to you (this will depend on how you plan to mount the projector (ceiling, shelf, table)), technology (DLP, LCD, LCOS), lens zoom ratio, fan noise, bulb lifetime, types and number of inputs, etc.
I highly recommend reading as much as you can, get opinions, but ... finally, make your own decision based on knowing what is important (and not important) to you. The four sites I have suggested will provide (almost) all the information you need to make a good choice. But also go and see projectors if possible.
As to size of screen, see the 5th link, but basically the screen when viewed from your preferred location should subtend an angle (left to right) of about 36-40 degrees. I am using a 110" screen (diagonal) and sit 12 feet from the screen, so 100" at 13.5 feet is certainly not too large.
As to the type of screen, again this is somewhat personal. You are considering an electric screen, but unless you need to be able to retract it a fixed screen would be cheaper. And it lends itself to building your own for a lot less $$. See the fourth link and the DIY screen forum for details ... but you can paint your own screen on the wall for $50 (US) that will rival a $1000 commercial screen.
Sorry, but I can't suggest HK stores.
I hope this helps. Good Luck ... you will love having a projector!
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