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CRT FP is the way to go (digital for those who prefer point and shoot) set up is not that difficult. for an apartment digital might be your best bet small size compared to a crtfp. good luck carlos-r ECP4500 (CRTFP) 80X45 (16x9 diy screen) HTPC-Radeon 64VIVO, WIN/Me cnn machine: 32"...

Yes, the new technology is definitely digital blah, blah, blah... BUT it's not the best image. digital PJ for $5K or CRT PJ for $1k (entry level 7") professional installation not required. convergence "touch-ups" (every SIX months) initial installation will be time consumming only the first...

I would second that, If you have good control of your lighting a FPCRT set up is the way to, go better image quality. I was able to get/do an entry level 7" CRT, HTPC,a DIY screen, Kenwood 5.1 system for less than $2,500. For everyday viewing I use a vvega 32" w/ a Tosh 3109 DVD. The set-up...

johank, Radeon has just released its new Radeon II video cards RADEON 7500 & 8500 for info see: http://www.rage3d.com/ prior to these new cards many were purchasing the 32DDR LE version for 70.00 and flashing the BIOS. you can now purchase the 64DDR version for 140.00 this card is good for...

johank, your ECP is very easy to set up, and you can go as wide as 80" with a good image. The ECP likes 1.5 x width of screen for placement (to the green tube). Go the HTPC route, you will have more options for resolutions. you will need powerstrip 3.0 (shareware)for custom resolutions. I put...

Thats right a 46" direct view from NEC (circa 1986) model # PJ-4650EN (cabinet finished in genuine oak veneer) nice looking unit. I wonder what it weighs. Also, a Pioneer SD-P40 projection monitor. inputs for a LaserVision player, two videocassets recorders and up to 139 cable channels with...

Blake, you might find this of interest, this person is using an NEC lt-150 w/HTPC http://www.avsforum.com/ubb/Forum12/HTML/013584.html Nice image JON_MX, what type of camera did you use, 35mm/digital, film, f-stop, etc. thanx, carlos_r ECP4500 HTPC(Radeon vivo/ATI4.1 dvd) 1280x720 @72Hz

Blake, I am also new to HT, well actually I have been gathering info for the last eight months and two months ago I purchased my first CRT FP (entry level 7") my room dimensions are 16'x19' with a fixed screen set-up DIY, and I have approx 90% to 95% light control (family room). Here is my...

Chad, Here are some numbers _84" wide screen 16x9: 1.77:1=84 x 47.46 1.78:1=84 x 47.20 1.85:1=84 x 45.41 2.35:1=84 x 35.75 _80" wide screen 16x9: 1.77:1=80 x 45.20 1.78:1=80 x 45.00 1.85:1=80 x 43.25 2.35:1=80 x 34.04 formula: 84/1.85=45.41 (screen w/asr) Distance to screen (sweet...

Would anybody know how much RCA's/Proscan 38" 16x9 weighs. how much more do you think a 40-42" would weigh. I read somewhere that RCA's/Proscan's 38" would be a "true" flat screen (new model) in 2002? interesting. carlos_r ECP4500 (7"CRT FP) 80x45" (diy 16x9 painted screen) HTPC (Radeon...

Take a look at the following post: http://www.hometheaterforum.com/uub/...ML/008246.html I paid less than $1k for my CRT/FP with no burn-in in any of the three guns (patience), less than $900.0 for my HTPC (diy), and approx. $50.0 for my screen (diy 1.4 gain painted fabric)I also have controll...

With all due respect to those using LCD or DLP For the best picure/image quality nothing currently is better than a CRT front projector. A CRTfp does require that you have complete light control of your room, if you do not then you should consider a DLP projector. I have seen the other two...

For the best picure/image nothing currently is better than a CRT front projector. You can get a good 8" CRT for less than 5k. 8" FP to see would be Marquee 8500LC, Barco 808, 1208, NEC 9PG, and sony G70. they all produce excellent 7' to 9' wide images my preference would be the Marquee 8500LC...

My 2cents, I just purchased my first FP which I am using w/an HTPC. I was also debating on a large rptv in the 55” range but after spending some time at the avsforum I did some searching for an FP, and found a ECP4100 (CRT) for approx. 700.00 (lucky) 700.00+ for the HTPC. The FP is in very...

Try going to digital connection, they have a section for ideal HTPC monitors http://www.digitalconnection.com/ good luck carlos_r

Brian do a search on wegas, your questions have been answered in prior replies. you might consider ordering the service manual for your set from Sony, the cost is less than 10.00. to answer your second question: if you reduce the SBRT setting down 4 notches it should reduce the brightness...

You will only have problems if you underate the UPS. the UPS will or could have an overcurrent fault sending the UPS to offline, no backup. TV's have a large in rush of current, that is the loud thump you hear when you turn them on. The UPS (online type) should be rated at 100% load and...

Jack, I used AVIA on my 32"FS12, and adjusted all four modes to my preference as far as picture/contrast/temp...etc I mainly use movie, and the vivid mode. carlos_r