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Corsa Sport » Message Board » Off Day » Geek Day » Does anyone know anything about projectors? » Post Reply
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| SXi_Tim |
posted on 28th Nov 06 at 14:06 |
Just to add, he's had his projector for two years, used it everyday and never needed a new bulb yet :) | |
| Dom |
posted on 28th Nov 06 at 14:05 |
quote: Probably best, but they do usually last quite a while, just dont go knocking/bumping as that is the best way to kill on off - but if its ceiling mounted then it'll be fine. Tbh, i would think about spending as much on the projector as possible as the picture is usually complete crap on cheapo projectors. And i would stay clear of LCD projectors, it's a bit of a personal preference, but the wire-mesh effect can look a bit dodgy. | |
| SXi_Tim |
posted on 28th Nov 06 at 14:04 |
Mate has got an Epson one in the living room, one of the best buys ever, absolutely mint for multiplayers on Playstation and even better for movies etc, get one :thumbs: | |
| Cosmo |
posted on 28th Nov 06 at 14:02 |
The LG Projectors are :cool: | |
| Stu |
posted on 28th Nov 06 at 14:01 |
Bugger!!! Will budget for a bulb then!!! :( | |
| Dom |
posted on 28th Nov 06 at 13:58 |
bulb usage can be anything from a 1/2000 hrs to 6-8000 hrs, but like barns said they can go at anytime really | |
| BarnshaW |
posted on 28th Nov 06 at 13:56 |
bulbs usually have a "recoomended lifespan" on hourly usage, however i work for LG electronics and they can really go at any time to be fair. even after not much usage | |
| Stu |
posted on 28th Nov 06 at 13:46 |
Great stuff guys!!!! Thats a great help!!!! | |
| AuroraSport |
posted on 28th Nov 06 at 13:44 |
i dont really know the full spec of ours, its fantastic as we've got ours in the cellar. | |
| Dom |
posted on 28th Nov 06 at 13:43 |
quote: If you can splash a bit more then look at some DLP projectors - about the best around the 1/2k area. Otherwise if you have a bit more, then CRT would be the best option - can be anything from 3-15k. And like said, bulbs are pretty expensive...£2/300. Generally, look out for high lumen levels (the amount of light it produces) and constrast ratios - but it does depend on what the ambient light situation is! Look on places like avforums and on there sales bit, and keep an eye out on Ebay - would also recommend grabbing a few copies of what cinema etc to have a read through. Like said, drunken has got a decent setup so i would u2u him and see what he says. And >> HERE << is a good bit of basic information that would be worth reading :thumbs: | |
| Cosmo |
posted on 28th Nov 06 at 13:38 |
quote: depends on the type of projector, not all are that much...some are a lot more! | |
| Fee |
posted on 28th Nov 06 at 13:35 |
Replacement bulbs cost around £200 a pop | |
| Stu |
posted on 28th Nov 06 at 13:32 |
Sorry guys, :( | |
| --Dave-- |
posted on 28th Nov 06 at 13:30 |
Drunkenfool is probably the best person to ask as he has recently set one up. | |
| Cosmo |
posted on 28th Nov 06 at 13:29 |
you any sort of budget? | |
| AuroraSport |
posted on 28th Nov 06 at 13:29 |
We got a benq :) | |
| Stu |
posted on 28th Nov 06 at 13:28 |
Fancy one for my spare room for watching DVD's, the footy and playing on the 360. Would be rigging it up to some surround sound and mounting it on the ceiling!!! Would prefer it to be HD ready if poss? |
