how much 4 x 3 mtr screen projector cost

c i

is 3000ansi projector with wide lens better than 5000 ansi projector with normal standard lens,
is there more than 10000 ansi projector?

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I assume you are talking about ANSI Lumens. The number you are referring to is Brightness. The need for the brightness of any projector has to deal with:
Distance of throw
Amount of light in the room
Amount of energy available

A 3000 lumens projector is a good all around projector for home use. Anything higher than that, additional light sources (Bulbs) are neccessary. THIS MEANS MORE HEAT, WAY MORE HEAT.

10,000 lumens projectors are generally 20k US dollars. And used is pretty big rooms. Not to mention, it will give you a sunburn if you are in the path......

As far as wide screen? I would say yes, that is the future of the technology.

Where I can try a PROJECTOR in Orlando (FL) ?

Leonardo

In particular I wanted to see the PT-AE8000U (PT-AT6000E) at work but I don't think that is already out so it's ok also if you know some places where I can see a projector at work, thanks ;)

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The Pro8500 is an advanced gamey brightness DLP installation projector which includes BrilliantColor tech¬nology to grow to a greater extent vivacious colors. The Pro8500 delivers 5000 lumens with a 1024 x 768 XGA native

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Are NEC projectors good?

Arcane

I am going to buy an NEC projector. It has 2600 lumens, 2000:1 contrast ratio, 3500 hours of lamp life (5000 in eco mode). It comes with a remote, lens cap, manuals, power cables. The projector is on sell for $300. It is usually $400. Is that a bad deal? <(>.<)>

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NEC is a name brand for business projectors. You don't say what resolution it is, but if it's 800x600 or better $300 is a pretty fair price. See the link for list of NEC projectors on a site with lot's of reviews and information. You can see how your proposed model stacks up.

Projector: dreamland 973?

mrc489

I'm looking for a projector for home use and the occasional drive in senario. I found a dreamland 973 for $250 but I'm not sure if I should get it. Judging by the lumens and the contrast ratio it seems pretty good. It says it has 5000 hour bulb life. Is this projector worth the money?
I found that it has a 800:1 contrast ratio. If this isn't my best bet for the money then what is? Any recommendations? I'm not trying to spend more than $300

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NO.

Here are the specs I found on this unit:

Projection System
LCD Projection
Control Panel
Manual and Remote Control
Resolution
640 x 480 pixels - SEE THIS, Very LOW Resolution.
The picture will be extremely pixelized.
Brightness
2000 lumens
Contrast Ratio
600:1
Aspect Ratio
4:3 and 16:9


Unfortunately, under $300 you'll find that your choices are limited.

For the money though, you should get buy. Don't expect high quality.

Good luck.

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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?

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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.

Are NEC projectors good?

Arcane

I am going to buy an NEC projector. It has 2600 lumens, 2000:1 contrast ratio, 3500 hours of lamp life (5000 in eco mode). It comes with a remote, lens cap, manuals, power cables. The projector is on sell for $300. It is usually $400. Is that a bad deal? <(>.<)>

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NEC is a name brand for business projectors. You don't say what resolution it is, but if it's 800x600 or better $300 is a pretty fair price. See the link for list of NEC projectors on a site with lot's of reviews and information. You can see how your proposed model stacks up.

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Help, what home theater projector should I get?

best projector 5000 lumens image

Tristan T

I need one that can be seen well with lights on with good picture quality and deep color. I want to shine it on my whole wall, 10x15ft, 15 ft away from the wall. Try to find cheapest model.
If you can find one with larger screen please do tell.

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First, you can't get a first class picture from ANY projector with the lights on (any more than you can from a TV).

Second a 10'x15' image at ~12'-13' viewing distance is way too large. At that distance a 125" (diagonal) 16:9 image is pushing the 40 degree limit for subtended angle recommended by THX and is much larger than the 92" image suggested by SMPTE.

That said, if you insist you will need a projector with very high brightness (say 5000 lumens minimum) and high resolution (otherwise the huge fuzzy image will be horrible to look at from that close).

As to specific models see the recommendations for the use you want defined at the upper left at the link.

You are looking at about $10,000 for what you say you want. On the other hand you can get a great projector for a more reasonable image size and a dark room for well under $1000.

I want to buy a projector? How do I know which one is better?

Mutual Hel

When one buys a computer, one looks for the computer's hard drive, RAM, CPU, and so on.

What about when it's a projector? What should I look for? LCD or DLP?

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Projectors range from $600 to $250000 in the consumer arena. It's hard to figure from your question, but here's a couple ideas. Most theater projectors range from $5000 to $40000.

The battle for best display is being fought between 3 chip LCoS and 3 chip DLP. If you have limited lighting control in your room, the DLP is a better choice. You will need the extra driving force of the DLP to overcome the ambient light. If you have good control over light, the LCoS (similar to LCD only much better) will deliver the smoothest, most realistic picture. 3 chip LCoS is actually cheaper than 3 chip DLP which makes it an even nicer choice. Look at JVC.

Other things to look at:

Contrast ratio
We can't distinguish light to dark beyond 2000:1 at any given moment, but over time our eyes can adjust as high as 20000:1. So, a near black screen that immediately goes 20000 times brighter at once will "clip" our sensors in our eyes, but we will eventually adjust to it.

Brightness, measured in ANSI lumens, lux or candellas per sq. meter. Higher is generally better.

Throw distance is important to figure screen size and location

Bulb replacement cost

Loudness of the cooling fan

Formats: 2.35:1 is a nice addition to the standard 16:9 since most large production films are shot in it. Also, film is 24 frames per second instead of video's 30 fps. (or it's multiples.) It's good if the projector can switch back and forth.

Resolution: 1080x1920 native is the standard now.

Calibration: The better projectors can be set to D65, or 6504 kelvin for white. This is important for accurate display. There are minor variations on this theme. Check with a calibrator you trust.

If you're looking at projectors under $5k, you won't find most of what I'm recommending so keep an eye on the contrast and brightness, and the practical issues mentioned above.

Don't forget the popcorn machine!

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