Will a video projector be a good tv replacement?
I'm thinking of getting a video projector to replace my tv, but I'm not really sure about the pros and cons of a projectors so can you guys help me out? Also if you guys have any suggestions for projectors feel free to write them.
I have slowly but surely begun replacing all my regular TV's with projection systems because in my opinion they are so much better. With the prices dropping as quickly as they are you can now put together a really good system including a screen for $1000 or less which is MUCH cheaper and bigger than a regular TV.
Although lighting is an issue, it's really more glare that poses the problem more than ambient light. All of my systems look OUTSTANDING with even enough light to read by as long as that light does not glare on the screen. The same could be said for a regular TV for that matter.
Another issue of course is the bulb so you definitely want to take that into consideration before making the final decision on your pj. These days most pj's will go at least 2000 - 3000 hours, if not more, and will last even longer if you use the proper shut down techniques when firing down your pj. I'll gladly pay $300 or so every couple years for a nice big image.
Here's a couple pj's I can recommend. I wouldn't go for the 1080p unless you HD DVD or Blue Ray, but 720p will look tremendous. Heck, even 480p in HD looks pretty darn good on a big screen. Here are a couple suggestions in both 480p and 720p to get you started and you shouldn't pay more than $800 for any of them if you check the web. All will upscale the pic though to the highest resolution available.
480p
http://www.projectorcentral.com/InFocus_Home-Play_Big_IN72.htm
http://www.projectorcentral.com/Epson-PowerLite_S4.htm
720p
http://www.projectorcentral.com/Optoma-HD70.htm
http://www.projectorcentral.com/InFocus_Home-Play_Big_IN74EX.htm
feel free to email me with any questions.
weeder
 |
 Sanyo PLV 65WHD1 rear projector TV lamp with housing high quality replacement $55.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 12h 46m |
 Diamond Lamps E651 Replacement LCD Projector Lamp $149.00 Time Remaining: 16h 51m Buy It Now for only: $149.00 |
 SP LAMP 003 REPLACEMENT LAMP INFOCUS IN10M6 PROJECTOR NEW IN OPEN BOX 2 PC $19.99 Time Remaining: 16h 52m Buy It Now for only: $109.00 |
 NEW INFOCUS SP LAMP 039 PROJECTOR REPLACEMENT LAMP $176.02 Time Remaining: 19h 6m Buy It Now for only: $176.02 |
 Viewsonic Replacement Lamp PJ551D PJ557D Projector $239.99 Time Remaining: 19h 18m Buy It Now for only: $239.99 |
 e Replacements SP82G01001 Projector Lamp for OPTOMA SP 82G01 001 ER $197.98 Time Remaining: 19h 28m Buy It Now for only: $197.98 |
 InFocus 1000 LCD Projector Replacement Lamp Bulb New $10.00 Time Remaining: 20h 21m Buy It Now for only: $20.00 |
 BL FP200F EP723 DX612 TS723 EP728 TX728 Projector Replacement Lamp $223.97 Time Remaining: 22h 9m Buy It Now for only: $223.97 |
 LCD HD Projector Replacement Spare Bulb Lamp $10.00 Time Remaining: 22h 41m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 EPSON ELPLP38 Replacement Projector Lamp Bulb $175.00 Time Remaining: 23h 22m Buy It Now for only: $175.00 |
 InFocus LP340B Toshiba TDP T1 Replacement Projector Lamp Model SP LAMP LP3F $220.18 Time Remaining: 1d 55m Buy It Now for only: $220.18 |
 Toshiba TDP TDP T350 TDP TW350 TDP TW350U Replacement Projector Lamp TLPLW13 $182.03 Time Remaining: 1d 55m Buy It Now for only: $182.03 |
 Eiki Projector LC XBM26 Sanyo PLC XD2200 Replacement Lamp POA LMP142 $167.86 Time Remaining: 1d 55m Buy It Now for only: $167.86 |
 Eiki LC WB40N Sanyo PLC WXU700 Replacement Projector Lamp Model POA LMP111 $207.10 Time Remaining: 1d 55m Buy It Now for only: $207.10 |
 Eiki LC XB40 Replacement UHP Projector Lamp Model POA LMP103 $196.90 Time Remaining: 1d 55m Buy It Now for only: $196.90 |
 Sony VPL VPLCS20 VPLCS20A VPLEX4 Replacement Projector Lamp for Model LMP C162 $144.10 Time Remaining: 1d 55m Buy It Now for only: $144.10 |
 NEC NP300 NP500WS NP610S Replacement Projector Lamp Model NP07LP $167.86 Time Remaining: 1d 55m Buy It Now for only: $167.86 |
 Epson PowerLite HC6100 6500 Replacement Projector Lamp ELPLP49 $347.90 Time Remaining: 1d 55m Buy It Now for only: $347.90 |
 Hitachi Projector CP HS2000 3M MP8647 Replacement Projector Lamp for DT00331 $144.10 Time Remaining: 1d 55m Buy It Now for only: $144.10 |
 Sharp PG PG F15X PG PG F200X XR XR 30S Replacement Projector Lamp AN XR30LP $207.10 Time Remaining: 1d 55m Buy It Now for only: $207.10 |
 Dukane Image Pro 8044 Hitachi CP S210F Replacement Projector Lamp Model DT00581 $116.63 Time Remaining: 1d 55m Buy It Now for only: $116.63 |
 Optoma DP7249 EP719H EP749 TX800 DX733 Replacement Projector Lamp BL FP230C $167.86 Time Remaining: 1d 55m Buy It Now for only: $167.86 |
 ViewSonic PJ559D ViewSonic PJ559DC Replacement Projector Lamp Model RLC 036 $207.10 Time Remaining: 1d 58m Buy It Now for only: $207.10 |
 ET LAD55L Panasonic Projector Replacement Lamp Bulb 38 $49.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 25m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 Multimedia Projector Replacement Lamp MS510 MX511 MW512 $199.00 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 18m Buy It Now for only: $199.00 |
 Replacement Lamp for LT10 Projector LT10LP $417.95 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 24m Buy It Now for only: $417.95 |
 Infocus SP LAMP 012 250W Replacement Projector Lamp $434.64 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 40m Buy It Now for only: $434.64 |
 PLANAR Projector Replacement Lamp 997 3346 00 $513.49 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 14m Buy It Now for only: $513.49 |
 Replacement of PowerLite S3 Projector V13H010L33 $213.78 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 14m Buy It Now for only: $213.78 |
 Projector Replacement Lamp A1085447A Model Number RMG105 New with Box $55.00 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 30m |
 e Replacements ELPLP50 200 W Projector Lamp $394.37 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 20m Buy It Now for only: $394.37 |
 Sharp Genuine Projector Lamp Replacement 2000 Hr Bulb and Cradle AN XR20L2 NEW $150.00 Time Remaining: 1d 12h 54m Buy It Now for only: $150.00 |
 NEC SOLUTIONS Replacement Lamp for LT10 Projector LT10LP $411.86 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 35m Buy It Now for only: $411.86 |
 Electrified 59J0B01CG1 Replacement Lamp with Housing for BenQ Projectors $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 19h 53m |
 Dual Projector Replacement Lamp for Panasonic ET LAD7700W $358.99 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 5m Buy It Now for only: $358.99 |
 Dual Projector Replacement Lamp for Panasonic PT D7700 PT D7700U $358.99 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 5m Buy It Now for only: $358.99 |
 Dual Projector Replacement Lamp for Panasonic PT DW7000 PT DW7000U $358.99 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 6m Buy It Now for only: $358.99 |
 Electrified BP96 01403A Replacement Lamp with Housing for Samsung Projectors $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 35m |
 PROJECTOR LAMP FOR NEC VT45LP VT45 VT45K VT45KG VT45L REPLACEMENT BULB $105.00 Time Remaining: 1d 21h 22m Buy It Now for only: $105.00 |
 Electrified POA LMP59 610 305 5602 Replacement Lamp Housing for Sanyo Projector $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 21h 26m |
 Electrified ET LAD35 Replacement Lamp with Housing for Panasonic Projectors $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 20m |
 Electrified BQC XVZ200++1 Replacement Lamp with Housing for Sharp Projectors $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 29m |
 Electrified 3400MP projector Replacement Lamp with Housing for Dell Projectors $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 22h 38m |
 NEW LCD HD Projector Replacement Spare Bulb Lamp Light Life above 6000hours 150W $15.99 Time Remaining: 2d 33m |
 EREPLACEMENTS DT00671 ER Replacement Projector Lamp $241.07 Time Remaining: 2d 40m Buy It Now for only: $241.07 |
 Sharp ANXR30LP Replacement Lamp for XR30S XR30X and XR40X Projectors $320.44 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 4m Buy It Now for only: $320.44 |
 Optoma Projector Replacement lamp for TX728 $199.00 Time Remaining: 2d 2h 57m Buy It Now for only: $199.00 |
 Panasonic ER LAX100 Multimedia Projector Replacement Lamp $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 42m |
 Panasonic ET LAE900 Projector Replacement Lamp $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 44m |
 Proxima DLA G10 LAMP Projector Replacement Lamp FS16229 $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 56m |
 JVC BHL5001 Projector Replacement Lamp FS16230 $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 16h 58m |
 Projector Replacement Lamp Philips 120W UHP $89.00 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 59m Buy It Now for only: $120.00 |