werty 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Hi all... Newbie here....Wondering anyone using HD projt as TV? Any recommendations? I used to play projt (non HD) type on my previous home....now getting resale flat few months time..had lost touch on projt updates, so hope forummers here could advise.... Thanks and cheers.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 1 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Well, there are a couple of things you might want to take note. Viewing Distance Optimal viewing distance has always been a criteria for folks who are fussy and want to have a good viewing distance to the screen. You might want to check here to calculate what's an optimal viewing distance to your screen. For a simplified version of size and distance, click here Lumens Screens < 80 inches diagonal : Recommended 1000-2000 Screens between 80-120 inches diagonal: Recommended 2000-3500 Screens > 120 inches : Recommended 3500 or more Unfortunately, if you can control your lighting because projectors typically need a dimmer lighting, then you need to get higher lumens. Lamp Life Generally lamps nowadays can last around 3000hours So estimating around 6hrs a day everyday, you can wait till another 1 year 5 months before changing a new lamp which could cost another few hundred dollars. One drawback is the lack of video input options as compared to LCDs or Plasma TVs. Watching HD for television is really an overkill in my opinion unless you watch bluray etc.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
werty 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2009 I don't understand your question can you give me some details for this? Hi, I need recomendations on make and model of HD projt, specs and prices. possible plc to get them...my apologies for not making clear... cheers Well, there are a couple of things you might want to take note. Viewing Distance Optimal viewing distance has always been a criteria for folks who are fussy and want to have a good viewing distance to the screen. You might want to check here to calculate what's an optimal viewing distance to your screen. For a simplified version of size and distance, click here Lumens Screens < 80 inches diagonal : Recommended 1000-2000 Screens between 80-120 inches diagonal: Recommended 2000-3500 Screens > 120 inches : Recommended 3500 or more Unfortunately, if you can control your lighting because projectors typically need a dimmer lighting, then you need to get higher lumens. Lamp Life Generally lamps nowadays can last around 3000hours So estimating around 6hrs a day everyday, you can wait till another 1 year 5 months before changing a new lamp which could cost another few hundred dollars. One drawback is the lack of video input options as compared to LCDs or Plasma TVs. Watching HD for television is really an overkill in my opinion unless you watch bluray etc.. hi Phatom, Thanks for the info...currently u using one? appreciate if u could share the make and model... Thanks again.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 1 Report post Posted February 20, 2009 Hi, I need recomendations on make and model of HD projt, specs and prices. possible plc to get them...my apologies for not making clear... cheers hi Phatom, Thanks for the info...currently u using one? appreciate if u could share the make and model... Thanks again.... I'm not using one. Sorry.. did not want to use a projector in my case. Cheers and Gd luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Egg_Shell 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2009 U can try KEC, my friend bought epson TW1000 1080p pj at $2800. Ok not tat bad. I'm using sony vpl-ew5 bought frm esco. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
