mgh
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- mike
Hi All,
Still trying to come to some decision for a display. I am kind of trying to talk myself into a projector (Sanyo Z5), but can't seem to get around what I see as complications.
1. Cables: Room is finished, and the length of the room means projector would be in the middle somewhere. Either ceiling (not sure if lens can clear the ceiling fan) or on a table, I have cables to try and disguise the best I can.
2. Bulb replacement cost. $300 every 2 years or so? Bummer.
3. What is it like watching TV on a 100 dia. screen? Is the wife really going to want to watch Dr. Phil on a screen that size, or her favorite Law and Order?
I love the idea of the big screen that the projectors give you. In store a 50 inch plasma looks big, but when I put something on my wall to represent what a 50 inch would look like, it isn't very big. That said, the plasma seems to be more practical. This room will be more or less dedicated for entertainment, but as you can gather, not full out dedicated home theater only. It will be music, movies, and hopefully TV.
Any thoughts, suggestions?
Thanks
Still trying to come to some decision for a display. I am kind of trying to talk myself into a projector (Sanyo Z5), but can't seem to get around what I see as complications.
1. Cables: Room is finished, and the length of the room means projector would be in the middle somewhere. Either ceiling (not sure if lens can clear the ceiling fan) or on a table, I have cables to try and disguise the best I can.
2. Bulb replacement cost. $300 every 2 years or so? Bummer.
3. What is it like watching TV on a 100 dia. screen? Is the wife really going to want to watch Dr. Phil on a screen that size, or her favorite Law and Order?
I love the idea of the big screen that the projectors give you. In store a 50 inch plasma looks big, but when I put something on my wall to represent what a 50 inch would look like, it isn't very big. That said, the plasma seems to be more practical. This room will be more or less dedicated for entertainment, but as you can gather, not full out dedicated home theater only. It will be music, movies, and hopefully TV.
Any thoughts, suggestions?
Thanks