Ryan G
I want to buy a projector for my basement and want the best picture possible. Any ideas what the best brand is? I keep reading about lumens. How many lumens should I be looking for? Thanks
My price range is from $500 to $850
Not really looking for used but would this be a nice projector? The native resolution is 800x600. I thought that seemed a little low. Is it a nice unit?
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/ele/1250685771.html
Answer
As with many things you get what you pay for. There are cheap projectors and good video quality, but not from the same projector. That said, your budget can (probably) cover a budget 720p model, such as the Mitsubishi HD1600 (See 1st link). Note 1080p starts at about $2000 and goes up from there..
For video use in a dark room (recommended) as little as 600 lumens is sufficient ... but these days a 1500 lumen model is fairly average. Any more is for use in ambient light.
800x600 is a bit low resolution. OK for DVD on a smallish screen (say under 70"-80") in a dark room, but not adequate for a 100" screen or Blu-ray use.
See the last 2 links for further info and reviews/recommendations
Note that while a screen can cost $thousands, you can make your own screen for less than $100 (See last link)
Despite what the other respondent says, projectors can give as good a picture as a plasma and for the same price you will get at least 2x the picture size. They are not for everyone ... but my wife and I wouldn't go back to a "small" screen (i.e. 50"-60").
As with many things you get what you pay for. There are cheap projectors and good video quality, but not from the same projector. That said, your budget can (probably) cover a budget 720p model, such as the Mitsubishi HD1600 (See 1st link). Note 1080p starts at about $2000 and goes up from there..
For video use in a dark room (recommended) as little as 600 lumens is sufficient ... but these days a 1500 lumen model is fairly average. Any more is for use in ambient light.
800x600 is a bit low resolution. OK for DVD on a smallish screen (say under 70"-80") in a dark room, but not adequate for a 100" screen or Blu-ray use.
See the last 2 links for further info and reviews/recommendations
Note that while a screen can cost $thousands, you can make your own screen for less than $100 (See last link)
Despite what the other respondent says, projectors can give as good a picture as a plasma and for the same price you will get at least 2x the picture size. They are not for everyone ... but my wife and I wouldn't go back to a "small" screen (i.e. 50"-60").
Best projector for gaming?
Matthew C
Im looking at buying a projector for my room mostly for playing games on my 360. But I have never been around a projector and have no knowledge of what to look for. What should I look for in a projector, I want to be able to get surround sound, what port will I need. I got a friend that's trying to help me but the last person he help had him buy something that it wasn't.
What Im looking for is
HD component
Sound hock up source
something that wont overheat to bad
On base we have a TV size restriction, and I have to lock it up because Marines sometimes tactically acquire things from their friends.
Answer
I had an older non-HD projector before this, and worked it to the bone... so when I switched to the HC1600, it was another world. It has to be the best bang-for-your-buck HD projector out there. It is very quiet, and the color is great, the 'low' lamp mode is slightly less bright, but will extend the life of your lamp by 50% or more; I use it in the 'low' mode. I have it connected to my computer and to my XBOX360 and it works beautifully.
I have never used a projector with higher specs, so I can't compare to anything 'better'. The keystone feature for both left-right and up-down movement is nice so that it does not have to be centered to the desired screen placement. Its bigger than an HDTV you would purchase for the same price, and easier to handle!! I would recommend this projector to anyone who wants to have a home theater in their house.
Mitsubishi HC1600 720p DLP Home Theater Projector
http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-HC1600-720p-Theater-Projector/dp/B001B680GI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1241705685&sr=1-5&tag=commentglitte-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
I had an older non-HD projector before this, and worked it to the bone... so when I switched to the HC1600, it was another world. It has to be the best bang-for-your-buck HD projector out there. It is very quiet, and the color is great, the 'low' lamp mode is slightly less bright, but will extend the life of your lamp by 50% or more; I use it in the 'low' mode. I have it connected to my computer and to my XBOX360 and it works beautifully.
I have never used a projector with higher specs, so I can't compare to anything 'better'. The keystone feature for both left-right and up-down movement is nice so that it does not have to be centered to the desired screen placement. Its bigger than an HDTV you would purchase for the same price, and easier to handle!! I would recommend this projector to anyone who wants to have a home theater in their house.
Mitsubishi HC1600 720p DLP Home Theater Projector
http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-HC1600-720p-Theater-Projector/dp/B001B680GI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1241705685&sr=1-5&tag=commentglitte-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
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