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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.
Name of cheap projector?
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I think it may have been a few years back but not too far back. I saw commercials and ads for a cheap projector that could be used almost anywhere. It had low resolution/colors etc but it did the job. I think it sold for less than $100. It was advertised as turning your wall into a tv screen up to 60". I'm trying to find a cheap projector and was wondering if anyone might remember what I'm talking about, and know where to get it if it is still made anymore.
I've been trying ebay and all kinds of other sites including actual brick and mortar stores but I cant seem to find what I am looking for. All that I can find are expensive projectors and I just need something simple for my kids to play games on outside during family BBQs. Any ideas or hints?
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Sorry to burst your bubble here, but there is no projector made for $100 that is bright enough to compete with daylight or even dusk lighting conditions outside and still make a 60" screen. You need about 2000~3000 ANSI Lumens to compete with dusk conditions.The $100 Dollar projectors are at best 40~60 ANSI Lumens. That difference is like turning up to a drag race on roller skates.
You won't find these cheap projectors in bricks and mortar stores because one look at a demo will convince you that the advertising was B.S. and you'll walk out with your money still in your pocket. Store owners know better than to show shoddy goods. These things are sold online because that's the only way to con people in to buying them.
If you have the money to lose, then there's plenty of companies that will relieve you of $60~$70 + Tax & Shipping. http://www.amazon.com/PRO-Projector-Cinema-Theater-Laptop/dp/B00EY24CCC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399996390&sr=8-1&keywords=projector
If you want to stand any chance of producing a reasonable image then spend $350+ on something like this Viewsonic http://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-PJD5134-Projector-Lumens-Blu-Ray/dp/B00A9S3OOC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1399996449&sr=8-2&keywords=projector
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Sorry to burst your bubble here, but there is no projector made for $100 that is bright enough to compete with daylight or even dusk lighting conditions outside and still make a 60" screen. You need about 2000~3000 ANSI Lumens to compete with dusk conditions.The $100 Dollar projectors are at best 40~60 ANSI Lumens. That difference is like turning up to a drag race on roller skates.
You won't find these cheap projectors in bricks and mortar stores because one look at a demo will convince you that the advertising was B.S. and you'll walk out with your money still in your pocket. Store owners know better than to show shoddy goods. These things are sold online because that's the only way to con people in to buying them.
If you have the money to lose, then there's plenty of companies that will relieve you of $60~$70 + Tax & Shipping. http://www.amazon.com/PRO-Projector-Cinema-Theater-Laptop/dp/B00EY24CCC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399996390&sr=8-1&keywords=projector
If you want to stand any chance of producing a reasonable image then spend $350+ on something like this Viewsonic http://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-PJD5134-Projector-Lumens-Blu-Ray/dp/B00A9S3OOC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1399996449&sr=8-2&keywords=projector
If this or any other answer helped then remember to vote for a Best Answer
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