Question by bjmarchini: business projector versus a home theater projector? Is there that much of a difference in black levels?
I am budgeting about 500-600 for the project and about 100 for the screen. I can afford a 2000 projector.
A ViewSonic PJ506D SVGA (800×600) 4:3/16:9 2000 lumens business projector is going for 500 with a mail free screen and mount offer.
An InFocus In72 WVGA (852×480) 900 lumens home theater projector is going for about the same refurbished with no extras.
I have read that I really should get a home theater projector rather than a business projector like the 506D, but the lumens scares me.
I am projecting on an 80″screen with blinds and curtains closed. no lights. still some ambient light.
Which will be better. I am going to use it the a really nice DVD player, Wii and Home theater PC. No interest in HD DVDs for atleast 3-4 years when I will prob upgrade this anyway.
Best answer:
Answer by flip_can
I am confuse with your question. Are you saying you can afford a $ 2000 projector or can’t afford?
Try using a home theater projector if you can. The bussiness projectors are not meant for movies. They are meant for slide shows and a small movie clip.
Now you can get a decent Epson projector that is around $ 3500 Canadian dollars with a $ 300 rebate right now. I believe the model is the Epson 1080. Epson makes a decent projector.
http://www.epson.ca/cgi-bin/ceStore/ProductCategory.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=-13702
Ofcourse you can opt to get the cheaper projector. I have personally seen the Epson 1080 and it does a great job on the big screen.
There are also some decent screen around. I think you should provision more for your screen though. Try to think $ 1000 for a screen. They a decent Draper screen would serve you well.
On the other hand you can also paint the wall matte white and it should work as well. You can try looking for the “goo”-this stuff is supposedly able to serve as a screen.
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