Best Projector 2014 Q&A

Monday, April 28, 2014

I need a projector for a backyard party!?

Q. My brother is having a Birthday party and we need an projector we can rent to use outside. ANy idea on where we can rent one?

Thank you so much! :)

Answer
http://www.projectorcentral.com/rental-suppliers.htm

good luck,
mar

Computer Projector Opinion?

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I am looking to buy a projector so that I can host movie nights in the backyard and watch regular 4:3 television. Do you guys think the Optoma EP727 is a good projector for my uses? It would be used most in low light. Full specs are at:
http://www.projectorpeople.com/projectors/projspec.asp?itemid=23263&itmname=Optoma%20EP727

Also, should I buy it from Amazon or ProjectorPeople or somewhere else?
Thanks.

Answer
The videophile types would say that projector is not full HD but you probably will like the picture anyway. I invite a group over for "movie nights" using a XGA projector like that one projecting onto a 60 inch wide screen and the picture is great! I just use the "s-video" input.

Projector People is the way to go...I have bought several projectors from them over the years. They are knowledgeable and have great service.

Sunday, April 27, 2014

What is the value of a Tower Automatic 8mm Projector?

Q. What is the value of a Tower Automatic 8mm Projector???? Model number - 584.92920
Serial number - SB-65148??? Just wondering if they had any value??
Thank You,

Answer
It's worth whatever someone will pay for it. There's plenty of these showing up as unsold on Ebay. People have been asking prices starting at $20.

Nostalgia alone doesn't guarantee value in consumer electronics. There are lots of 8mm projectors around and not many people with 8mm films looking for a basic projector. So as a piece of working technology there's not much value.

I've often thought though that these make quite a nice cinema room prop if resprayed in satin black and gold like the vintage typewriters. Of course that's quite a lot of work and there's no guarantee of a sale. But Ebay could get you some nice exposure and it would stand out compared to the dozens of plain projectors for sale on there week in week out.

value of HD projectors?

Q. I am trying to buy one of the older versions of a Runco projector. It is the Runco Dr-300c, I couldn't find any used ones but I am willing to buy one new. Does anyone know what these go for brand new?

Answer
around $250=350