2006-09-18 10:15:11 · 7 answers · asked by Laura B 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
What should I know? Can I buy a good one used? where? Thank you in advance.
2006-09-18 10:16:33 · update #1
I have the type of projector you refer to. It is a Sharp DLP about 4 yrs old. This is what you need to know:
You must watch in a darkened room.
You must have a real screen -- a white wall won't cut it. You could get by with a painted surface on a very flat, very smooth material, and mount that on a wall. But a commercial screen (Da-Lite, Stewart Filmscreen) is superior.
The projector bulb lasts 1500 hours (some newer ones last longer) and the cost to replace can be as high as $500
The best projectors for HDTV. in a reasonable price range, are made by Sharp, InFocus, Optoma. The next step up would be Marantz DLP or Sony SXRD. Prices range from about $3500 (Sharp) to $10,000 (Sony). Then add the cost of the screen ($500 to $2500 depending on size, quality and features).
Finally: there is no better way to watch TV!
2006-09-18 15:01:24 · answer #1 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, the picture must be projected onto a completely white background. Otherwise, you will not be able to see the image properly.
Second, The room must be fairly dark in order to see the picture.
Third, bulb replacement can cost between $100 and $500.
Fourth, service must be done on the projector by a service tech fairly often to keep it working properly.
If you really want a TV Projector, be prepared to invest a lot of money into it.
2006-09-18 19:45:50 · answer #2 · answered by deroyal king 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
looked into this myself for home thatre and although they can project big, probably your room if you live in a normal house would be only suitable for a picture maybe 50/60 inches. i decided on rear projection tv. ok it aint dead flat but is very slim comes with a whopping 56 inches screen.(they go bigger) is as sharp as any crt or tube tv i have ever owned and for a plasma the same size you looking at 1000's of pounds and for a projector like you suggested you will pay alot for a good one and it will need replacing bulbs frequently and readjusting if you watch it all the time. get a big rear projection tv they are now available in high definition. best move you will make.
2006-09-18 20:20:13 · answer #3 · answered by thepanit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're set on getting a projector and not a plasma or LCD, just make sure it has DLP.
As far as the bulb and other precautions mentioned, take heed to them all.
2006-09-21 16:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by metsjets 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be ready to replace the $200 light bulb!
2006-09-18 17:20:36 · answer #5 · answered by Dennis K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They also need picture adjustments by a service tech to keep picture sharp.
2006-09-18 17:36:54 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know alot or really anthing about them but,you are so lucky you can get one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-18 17:24:47 · answer #7 · answered by Cheerleader4300 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋