Looking for a decent projector for under $1000?

Q. Thanks for taking the time to read my question.

Anyways, my friend has (or used to have) movie night at his house. But his parents aren't very fun and lately there really hasn't been any movie nights.

That's why I'd like to have it at my house, but I don't have the biggest TV (under 50"). I do however have the PERFECT spot for a projector.

I was wondering what's a decent projector for under $1000. All I really want it to be able to do is play DVDs and my Xbox. If I could connect it to a TV too, that'd be great, but not really necessary.

Oh, and by 'decent' I mean good sound and video quality.

Thanks =)

Answer
I suggest...

Epson MovieMate 72 720p 3LCD Home Theater Projector with Built In DVD Player

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VEJEMK?ie=UTF8&tag=yahanswer-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000VEJEMK

Technical Details:
- 720p Resolution
- Apple® iPod,® Nintendo® Wii,⢠Sony® PS3⢠and Microsoft® Xbox 360⢠compatible
- DVD movies up to 8 times larger than on a 40" TV!
- Two-year limited warranty

HD Projector, or Flat screen TV (under $1000)?

Ryan Ander

We are trying to build a "home theater" in our basement but we are also having trouble deciding which to buy: a 50" Flat screen or an HD Projector. Let me know your thoughts below....

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Well, the projector allows you to have a bigger picture the further back you put the projector from the screen. And ,if it's going to be pretty dark in there all the time (no windows), the projector would probably be your best bet. If you're looking for a TV 50" or more in the $1000 price range, you're probably be looking at an off brand (like Vizio or something), which are kind of hit and miss as far as quality.

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Projectors?

Pasky M

I have a few questions about projectors, I am going to get one to put in my room that I want to hook my computer up to to play games on a huge screen, i want to wathc movies on it through my computer, and I want to be able to watch local t.v. chaneels on it somehow. (my budget is I'm trying to keep it under $1000 including projection screen; I already have a sound system so that's not in my budget)

Q1: What projector should I get?
Q2: I get that the amount of lumens means how bright it can get, so what would be a good amount of lumens?
Q3: What would be a good contrast ratio? (I know the higher the better, but what is minimum amount the projector should have?)
Q4: What brand?
Q5: Where should I get it (Newegg, Bestbuy, Tigerdirect?)
Q6: Is a projector worth it instead of a tv? (I have enough space for up to 200 inches, so I thought a projecter would be a good idea, because then I could roll up the screen when I didn't need, and use the space, and it's cheaper than a big t.v.)
Ummmmm.. one thing I forgot is: is there anyway I can hook my projector up to local t.v.? (like bunny ears). I also understand that all t.v. will be digital by february of next year, so could I use a digital box to get local channels to play on my projecter?

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Lets see If I can help



Q1: What projector should I get?

You want to make sure that the pj you get has a native resolution of at least 1280 X 720 so you can experience 720p HD. You should be able to find one for less than $800 and I actually just picked up an Optoma HD70 for about $650 after rebate.

Q2: I get that the amount of lumens means how bright it can get, so what would be a good amount of lumens?

Anything between 1000 and 1200 should be good. You get too many Lumens and you risk washing out the picture.

Q3: What would be a good contrast ratio? (I know the higher the better, but what is minimum amount the projector should have?)

I'd look for at least 2000:1

Q4: What brand?

There a gazillion of them but I prefer Infocus, Optoma or Epson and have had good experiences with all of them.

Q5: Where should I get it (Newegg, Bestbuy, Tigerdirect?)

For gods sake not Best Buy. Personally I have bought a few from Tigerdirect, but before I do I will do a search for the specific item on Yahoo Shopping so I can compare all of the online prices.


Q6: Is a projector worth it instead of a tv?

Absolutely! Watching HD on the big screen will BLOW YOU AWAY! I have been slowly replacing ALL my TV's with projection

weeder

What HD projector do you recomend for under $1000?

van04014

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I have a Mitsubishi HD-1000. the HD-1500 is this years model of basically the same thing. I believe msrp is $999; saw it on amazon for $799. Make sure you know your throw distance and screen size. Mine is about 18' back projecting 110".
ProjectorCentral has a projection distance calculator.
Good Luck!

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