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[COLOR= black]Guys, I am a real newbie at this. I am down to a couple of projectors that I plan on using for a 16 foot screen... outdoors. It will be in a downtown area on a side block -- so not full city lights but there is some. From a previous post, I learned that I need a lot of lumens. I do not really know what "a lot" means... but these are the two I have decided upon (I am going for 1000-1500 in price). One is DLP and one is LCD. In your opinion, which one is better?[/COLOR]
[COLOR= black]Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 Projector [/COLOR]
[COLOR= black]Optoma HD20 Projector [/COLOR]
[COLOR= black]Of course, you might suggest something else -- I really appreciate your input.[/COLOR]
[COLOR= black]My next question is in regards to the suggestion made to me by the company that is selling the screen. I want to make sure I am not missing something. They are selling me the 16 foot and they suggested the Optoma TX615 -- specs below. This one has good lumens but the size below does not reach 16 feet. Surely they know this -- of course I have inquired and am awaiting an answer. But, since I am in a rush, does screen size mean the best screen size but it can go larger? There is not many reviews on this projector -- any opinions on this one?[/COLOR]
Optoma TX615 Projector Specifications
(show metric units)
Product Sheet User's Manual
Street Price (USD) :
$899
MSRP (USD) :
$999
Brightness (Lumens) :
3500 ANSI
Contrast (Full On/Off) :
3000:1
Variable Iris:
No
Audible Noise:
34.0 dB
Eco-Mode:
29.0 dB
Weight:
6.4 lbs
Size (inches) (HxWxD) :
3.8 x 12.8 x 9.2
Std. Lens:
Focus:
Manual
Zoom:
Manual, 1.10:1
Throw Dist (feet) :
8.0 - 18.0
Image Size (inches) :
56.0 - 138.0
Optional Lenses:
No
Digital Zoom:
**
Digital Keystone:
Vertical
Lens Shift:
No
Warranty:
3 Years
Performance:
H-Sync Range:
15.0 - 91.0kHz
V-Sync Range:
25 - 85Hz
Compatibility:
HDTV:
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60
EDTV/480p:
Yes
SDTV/480i:
Yes
Component Video:
Yes
Video:
Yes
Digital Input:
HDMI
Computers:
Yes
Display:
Type:
0.6" DLP (1)
Color Wheel Segs:
**
Color Wheel Speed:
**
Native:
1024x768 Pixels
Maximum:
1600x1200 Pixels
Aspect Ratio:
4:3 (XGA)
Light Source:
Type:
230W P-VIP
Life:
3000 hours
Eco-Mode Life:
4000 hours
Quantity:
1
Speakers:
5.0W+ 5.0W
Max Power:
328W
Voltage:
100V - 240V
FCC Class:
**
Special:
RS232 Port
USB Port
Soft Carrying Case
Laser Pointer
Wired Networking
Status:
Shipping
[COLOR= black]Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350 Projector [/COLOR]
[COLOR= black]Optoma HD20 Projector [/COLOR]
[COLOR= black]Of course, you might suggest something else -- I really appreciate your input.[/COLOR]
[COLOR= black]My next question is in regards to the suggestion made to me by the company that is selling the screen. I want to make sure I am not missing something. They are selling me the 16 foot and they suggested the Optoma TX615 -- specs below. This one has good lumens but the size below does not reach 16 feet. Surely they know this -- of course I have inquired and am awaiting an answer. But, since I am in a rush, does screen size mean the best screen size but it can go larger? There is not many reviews on this projector -- any opinions on this one?[/COLOR]
Optoma TX615 Projector Specifications
(show metric units)
Product Sheet User's Manual
Street Price (USD) :
$899
MSRP (USD) :
$999
Brightness (Lumens) :
3500 ANSI
Contrast (Full On/Off) :
3000:1
Variable Iris:
No
Audible Noise:
34.0 dB
Eco-Mode:
29.0 dB
Weight:
6.4 lbs
Size (inches) (HxWxD) :
3.8 x 12.8 x 9.2
Std. Lens:
Focus:
Manual
Zoom:
Manual, 1.10:1
Throw Dist (feet) :
8.0 - 18.0
Image Size (inches) :
56.0 - 138.0
Optional Lenses:
No
Digital Zoom:
**
Digital Keystone:
Vertical
Lens Shift:
No
Warranty:
3 Years
Performance:
H-Sync Range:
15.0 - 91.0kHz
V-Sync Range:
25 - 85Hz
Compatibility:
HDTV:
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60
EDTV/480p:
Yes
SDTV/480i:
Yes
Component Video:
Yes
Video:
Yes
Digital Input:
HDMI
Computers:
Yes
Display:
Type:
0.6" DLP (1)
Color Wheel Segs:
**
Color Wheel Speed:
**
Native:
1024x768 Pixels
Maximum:
1600x1200 Pixels
Aspect Ratio:
4:3 (XGA)
Light Source:
Type:
230W P-VIP
Life:
3000 hours
Eco-Mode Life:
4000 hours
Quantity:
1
Speakers:
5.0W+ 5.0W
Max Power:
328W
Voltage:
100V - 240V
FCC Class:
**
Special:
RS232 Port
USB Port
Soft Carrying Case
Laser Pointer
Wired Networking
Status:
Shipping