projector for xbox 360?

Luc

I am looking to purchase a projector for my xbox 360 and blu-ray player. I Have a pretty open area, and have a budget of $700. I am not looking for 3D compatible, only good picture quality and a good size projection.
Any suggestions on what to buy?
I was recommended the Optoma HD 66

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well for under 700 $ you are going to have to buy a 720p projector, 1080p cost about 900+ unless you find one used.

if you see 720p advertised, make sure you look for the actual screen resolution, most everyone will advertise 720p - 1080p, but they actually are only 800-600, that is very bad.... dont get anything below 1500 lumens. most bulbs are 4000-6000 hours, thats about 3-4 years for the average gamer. and with a 720p projector, you wont want a screen bigger than 70" or you will see big aliasing problems, but if it doesnt bother you, it can get bigger no problem depending on how bright you get.

What is a good tv projector for UNder?

zfuld1

I need one under 700 dollers!!
I need one under 700 dollers!!

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Good and under $700 is too low if you want new. The least expensive I would recommend would be the Optoma DV-10 MovieTime. Good stats and is often bundled with a sub and screen for $1000. Good luck.

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If I were to buy a projector, which should i get?

no name

I want one for my bedroom to hook up a VCR/DVD, PS2, and surround sound. I am trying to get one for a good buy... hopefully under $700. Can you help??

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Bear with me .. I'm writing this as a general answer since I'm not sure what familiarity you have with projectors.

The performance of projectors has risen and prices have fallen considerably over the last year or so. That said, the sub $1000 price point is populated mainly by "business" projectors (lower contrast ratio, bright, but sometimes noisy, often 4:3 aspect ratio, sometimes weak video processing) lower resolution (VGA, SVGA, XGA) projectors and a mix of basic new or discontinued/used/refurbished 720p "home theatre" models (usually 16:9 format, generally better contrast ratio, quieter, less bright, better colour accuracy and superior video processing).

So what you want to do is certainly possible, although you should recognize that the picture will not be "breathtaking". But for games, VCR and normal DVD or TV signals on a moderate screen size in a dark room you should get a pretty good picture.

There are many brands and models of projector but they fall into basically two groups. Those based on LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology.

LCD projectors generally have somewhat more flexibility re. mounting (wider range zoom lens and greater offset capability) than DLP models but DLP are often considered to give a bit better picture (better blacks) and are more common in lower priced projectors.

The main issue for DLP (other than mounting flexibility) is the so called "rainbow effect" ... a visual sensitivity phenomenon a small proportion of people are sensitive to (and that manufacturers have addressed by increasing the speed (and number of segments) of the "colour wheel" in DLP projectors). You can readup on this issue separately if interested, but basically the specs for a DLP projector will include a number for colour wheel speed (typically 4x or 5x) ... and anything more than 4x on a 6 segment (or more) colour wheel is unlikely to cause problems in the vast majority of viewers. On the other hand LCD projectors are more prone to the "screen door effect" -- the visibility of lines around the pixels in the image -- which require sitting further back from the screen than for a DLP projector.

OK, so what would be a good bet for you? It's difficult to offer specific suggestions given the confusing mix at this price point but have a look at the 1st link below to search for models that meet your needs. This will give a number of possibilities that you can read up on and try to find.

To give a couple of specific possibilities, the Optoma HD70 -- a 720p DLP model -- has had good reviews (2nd link) and may be available at or near your price point, and the InFocus Playbig IN72 is another possibility (although lower resolution). Or just look at the 4th link (most more $$ than you are willing to spend ... but some possibilties). Finally, consider a discontinued/refurbished or used model that originally sold for much more. For example InFocus have a store on their US site that sells off refurbished models at good prices (5th link).

Hope this helps.

What is a good, cheap full HD projector?

Mystery?

I need to find a good, cheap full hd (1080p) projector that is under $700?

It should also be able to support 720p (For video games that cannot support a higher HD resolution).

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There are hardly any projectors under $700 at all. For a full HD one you're looking at around 2-5 grand.

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What is a good projector for under $700 or so?

pokerkid

I have been looking around for a projector to watch movies, play video games ect... i dont want to spend all that much, but figured I could spend up to around $700. I would love to spend less if the quality is there, but any help on selecting a projector model, specs, and where to get one from.

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This site has a list of their picks for the top home theater projectors currently available: http://www.projectorcentral.com/home-theater-multimedia-projectors.htm . Scroll down to the 720p models if you don't want to go over $700. There is one there for $549, which is pretty good for an HD projector.

projector for xbox 360?

Luc

I am looking to purchase a projector for my xbox 360 and blu-ray player. I Have a pretty open area, and have a budget of $700. I am not looking for 3D compatible, only good picture quality and a good size projection.
Any suggestions on what to buy?
I was recommended the Optoma HD 66

Answer
well for under 700 $ you are going to have to buy a 720p projector, 1080p cost about 900+ unless you find one used.

if you see 720p advertised, make sure you look for the actual screen resolution, most everyone will advertise 720p - 1080p, but they actually are only 800-600, that is very bad.... dont get anything below 1500 lumens. most bulbs are 4000-6000 hours, thats about 3-4 years for the average gamer. and with a 720p projector, you wont want a screen bigger than 70" or you will see big aliasing problems, but if it doesnt bother you, it can get bigger no problem depending on how bright you get.

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What would be the best projector for a Xbox 360 Elite?

DFMAN

I am planning on making a home theater in my room. I am getting a 360 elite and i was planning on buying a projector. What projector (DLP or LCD) under $700 would be the best for the 360 Elite? Where can i get it also?

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According to Consumer Search the best projectors in that price range are always the Optomas HDxx (the xx is for the corresponding number depending on when they updated their information) They're currently showing the Optoma HD65 as the best in that price range, but I've seen the Optoma HD70 and HD72 listed before. You can read more about the HD65 here:

http://www.consumersearch.com/www/electronics/projectors/

Remember though, in that price range you will only get 720p and 1080i which are not as good images as what the Xbox 360 can produce (1080p).

The Optoma HD70 is selling cheaper then the HD65 you can purchase it here:

http://www.amazon.com/Optoma-HD70-720p-Theater-Projector/dp/B000IEN8QQ

If you want in-depth reviews of different projectors, try this:

http://www.projectorcentral.com

and another good website to purchase from:

http://www.projectorpeople.com

If I were to buy a projector, which should i get?

no name

I want one for my bedroom to hook up a VCR/DVD, PS2, and surround sound. I am trying to get one for a good buy... hopefully under $700. Can you help??

Answer
Bear with me .. I'm writing this as a general answer since I'm not sure what familiarity you have with projectors.

The performance of projectors has risen and prices have fallen considerably over the last year or so. That said, the sub $1000 price point is populated mainly by "business" projectors (lower contrast ratio, bright, but sometimes noisy, often 4:3 aspect ratio, sometimes weak video processing) lower resolution (VGA, SVGA, XGA) projectors and a mix of basic new or discontinued/used/refurbished 720p "home theatre" models (usually 16:9 format, generally better contrast ratio, quieter, less bright, better colour accuracy and superior video processing).

So what you want to do is certainly possible, although you should recognize that the picture will not be "breathtaking". But for games, VCR and normal DVD or TV signals on a moderate screen size in a dark room you should get a pretty good picture.

There are many brands and models of projector but they fall into basically two groups. Those based on LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology.

LCD projectors generally have somewhat more flexibility re. mounting (wider range zoom lens and greater offset capability) than DLP models but DLP are often considered to give a bit better picture (better blacks) and are more common in lower priced projectors.

The main issue for DLP (other than mounting flexibility) is the so called "rainbow effect" ... a visual sensitivity phenomenon a small proportion of people are sensitive to (and that manufacturers have addressed by increasing the speed (and number of segments) of the "colour wheel" in DLP projectors). You can readup on this issue separately if interested, but basically the specs for a DLP projector will include a number for colour wheel speed (typically 4x or 5x) ... and anything more than 4x on a 6 segment (or more) colour wheel is unlikely to cause problems in the vast majority of viewers. On the other hand LCD projectors are more prone to the "screen door effect" -- the visibility of lines around the pixels in the image -- which require sitting further back from the screen than for a DLP projector.

OK, so what would be a good bet for you? It's difficult to offer specific suggestions given the confusing mix at this price point but have a look at the 1st link below to search for models that meet your needs. This will give a number of possibilities that you can read up on and try to find.

To give a couple of specific possibilities, the Optoma HD70 -- a 720p DLP model -- has had good reviews (2nd link) and may be available at or near your price point, and the InFocus Playbig IN72 is another possibility (although lower resolution). Or just look at the 4th link (most more $$ than you are willing to spend ... but some possibilties). Finally, consider a discontinued/refurbished or used model that originally sold for much more. For example InFocus have a store on their US site that sells off refurbished models at good prices (5th link).

Hope this helps.

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If you have a projector at your house answer this please?

Sam

Im on a budget here, well no so much of a budget but seeing how these projectors can get up to 2, 3, and sometimes more in prices i just wanted to hear the feedback from people that have the 4-6 maybe 7 hundred dollar projectors, hows the value, hows the picture quality and whats a good brand for the money or a good model. some important facts are its for a small room for movies, games and stuff like that, the screen would be maybe 5-7 feet wide
thanks in advance

Answer
These days projectors in the $700+ range are as good as projectors that cost $3000 several years ago. For under $1000 it's difficult (but not impossible) to get an HD (720p) projector (desirable), but even a good lower resolution projector can give a good image in a dark/dim room. You may want to keep the image size under 90" or so (diagonal), but assuming it is well calibrated (colour accuracy and saturation) and has 2000:1 or better contrast it will give a very good picture.

Just remember that projectors use high cost lamps that last 2-3 years (typically 3000 hrs) and cost $300+ to replace.

Personally, I have had two projectors now (720p and 1080p models) and won't go back to a standard HDTV. The BIG picture is just too compelling.

See link sites for some good info / recommendations.

EDIT: A sub $1000 1080p projector has just been announced. See 3rd link.

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?

Answer
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.

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