Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705 HD 720p 3LCD Home Theater Projector Sale Price: $579.99
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	Optoma HD66 2500ANSI Lumens 4000:1 3D-Ready DLP Home Theater Projector - White Sale Price: Too low to display
	Optoma's HD66, 3D-Ready home theater projector delivers the future! Breathtaking and bold, the Optoma HD66 hometheater projector provides stunningly beautiful widescreen viewing. The 3D-Ready HD66 adds a whole new demension to the gaming and home theater experience-and delivers more dynamic learning in education and training applications...

	Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3010, Full HD 1080p, 2D and 3D Home Theater Projector with Integrated Speakers (V11H421020) Sale Price: $1,399.00
	3D-ready, HD Home Theater Projectorwith Integrated Speakers.Bring the power of 3D right to your living room with thePowerLite Home Cinema 3010. Immerse yourself ineye-popping 3D adventures, 2200 lumens color and white light output, full HD, 1080p performance and a remarkable contrast ratio of up to 40,000:1...

	Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3010e, Full HD 1080p, 2D and 3D Home Theater Projector with Integrated Speakers and Wireless HD (V11H450020) Sale Price: $1,618.95
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	HDGrahamGannon Portable Home Theater Video Projector with Built in DVD Player. INCLUDES FREE MINI TRIPOD STAND & 6'HDMI CABLE FREE! 20"- 120" screen size supports 1080p, Wii, ps2, TV Sale Price: $429.00
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	ViewSonic PRO8200 1080p DLP Home Theatre Projector Sale Price: Too low to display
	The Pro8200 is an advanced high brightness DLP installation projector which includes BrilliantColor tech-nology to produce more vibrant colors. The Pro8200 delivers 2000 lumens with a 1920 x 1080 (1080p) native resolution, allowing it to shine in virtually any lighting situation...

	BenQ MS612ST DLP 3D Ready Short Throw SVGA Home Theater Projector Sale Price: Too low to display
	Bring home the cinema experience with the BenQ MS612ST! Featuring 2500 ANSI lumen high brightness, 5000:1 high contrast ratio, HDMI and 10W built-in speaker, this short-throw projector gives you a 55" big picture in only 1 meter! BenQ's Exclusive Aspherical Lens Projection Design for Clearer, Sharper and More Stable Picture Performance...

	FAVI Entertainment RioHD-LED-3T Home Theater Projector Sale Price: $349.99
	The RioHD-LED-3T home theater projector by FAVI is the first true home theater entertainment from Favi. It features an HDMI output with a native resolution of 800x600. The LED lamp life can go 30,000 hours (about 20 years of use assuming 4 hours per day)...

	Epson V11H475020 318-Inches PowerLite Home Cinema 710 HD 720p 3LCD Home Theater Projector Sale Price: $649.00
	Big-screen Performance at a Brilliant Value.Get amazing big-screen entertainment with the Epson.PowerLite Home Cinema 710HD. This affordable, 720p,widescreen projector makes it easier than ever to enjoy movies, games and sporting events at up to 120" or larger in the comfort of your own home...

of the factors you need to consider before purchasing a home theater projector? Your initial investment will more than likely provide you with many years of good service but how do you choose if you have little experience?

Here are some of the main qualities to look for in a projector for home theater use:

- brightness
- quality of the image
- easy to operate or in other words...user friendly

Image Is Everything

A good image can mean the difference between enjoying your home theater experience or thinking perhaps you should have remained in the lounge room. Quality image can fluctuste simply through what you display through the projector. A low quality signal, for example, will likely produce a low quality picture through the projector.

It is important that a good model of DVD player or source video player is purchased and put into place so that the resolution and picture quality will mesh properly with your projector’s quality.

How Are Your Brightness Levels?

If you built your home theater room from scratch or refurbished an existing room and did it correctly you would have given plenty of thought to where the TV screen would be positioned; or where the projector would be positioned. Why? Well, brightness levels should have been given strong consideration.

Home theater projector models can measure anywhere from 700-2000 ANSI lumens or even more. Your designated projector spot will affect your projector purchase to some degree. Natural light is good but too much can be a home theater enthusiast's nightmare.

Understand How To Use Your Projector

Let's face it, when it comes to technical issues most of us will struggle. However, operating home appliances is normally a breeze. Your home theater projector should be a breeze to operate. How can you make sure of this other than studying the operating manual. Well, give yourself a good chance by looking for these following things:

- user friendly menus and interface
- ability to select color changes easily and change between HDTV and other versions quickly
- a user friendly remote control

Pretty simple must haves but you don't want to be doing a course in home theater projector use. A mass of confusing buttons might be a good fit for the techie type but if simply getting enjoyment from your projector is all you want, then just keep it simple.

	ViewSonic PRO8200 1080p DLP Home Theatre Projector Sale Price: Too low to display
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	Uncle Milton Star Theatre Pro Sale Price: $99.77
	The Star Theater Pro is a sleek, portable projector that projects an exciting map of the night sky directly onto your ceiling or wall. This optical star projection system comes with two discs, a Starfield disc and an Earth/Moon/Sun disc, that can be easily inserted into the spherical projector unit to give you a crystal-clear display of cosmic scenery...

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	Optoma HD20 High Definition 1080p DLP Home Theater Projector (Grey) Sale Price: Too low to display
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	Discovery Expedition Wonderwall Entertainment Projector Sale Price: $79.97
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	InFocus X2 Multimedia DLP Projector
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	Deluxe 425 Project-o Stand Projection 17INX25IN Table Shelf Sale Price: $134.64
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	Star Theater 2: Home Planetarium Sale Price: $19.59
	This halogen star projector transforms a darkened room into a 360-degree space theater. The Star Theater 2 Home Planetarium projects hundreds of stars, planets and constellations onto the walls and ceiling...

	Outdoor Entertainment Gear OS115 Indoor/Outdoor Big Screen Sale Price: $192.00
	If your need a larger movie screen, but need a screen that is light weight and portable, the Big Screen 115 is the ticket.

	Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray] Sale Price: $18.95
	Finally there's an easy way to set up your HD home theater system! This DVD delivers what consumers have long demanded: an easy-to-understand and easy-to-navigate calibration program that anyone can use...

I want to get a home theater projector. How many lumens is sufficient in high lighting areas?

I need as much general information about the low end projectors. It doesnt have to be a great picture, I think im more concerned with saving a buck.

Projectors are not practical in a high lit area. But, if you are going to install one, then you need 2000 lumens minimum. For a normal home theater with low or controlled lighting, then you can go with a 1000-1500 lumen projector.

For a high lit area, I would really recommend a flat panel TV like a LCD or plasma TV.

	Optoma HD66 2500ANSI Lumens 4000:1 3D-Ready DLP Home Theater Projector - White Sale Price: Too low to display
	Optoma's HD66, 3D-Ready home theater projector delivers the future! Breathtaking and bold, the Optoma HD66 hometheater projector provides stunningly beautiful widescreen viewing. The 3D-Ready HD66 adds a whole new demension to the gaming and home theater experience-and delivers more dynamic learning in education and training applications...

	ViewSonic PRO8500 XGA DLP Projector - 120Hz/3D Ready, 5000 Lumens, 3000:1 DCR Sale Price: $1,699.00
	The Pro8500 is an advanced high brightness DLP installation projector which includes BrilliantColor tech¬nology to produce more vibrant colors. The Pro8500 delivers 5000 lumens with a 1024 x 768 XGA native resolution, allowing it to shine in virtually any lighting situation...

	Optoma HD20 High Definition 1080p DLP Home Theater Projector (Grey) Sale Price: Too low to display
	The Optoma HD20 brings a new level of flexibility to your High-Definition home theater/multi-media experience. With true 1080p resolution, the HD20 delivers excellent color saturation and subtle details for superior image quality...

	Panasonic PT-AE4000U 1600 Lumen LCD Home Theater Projector Sale Price: $2,799.99
	The Panasonic PT-AE4000 is Panasonic's upgrade to the popular PT-AE3000U. It surpasses the Panasonic PTAE3000 in image quality, and has more features as well.The pure contrast plate in the PT-AE4000 uses an engineered crystalline material that is carefully matched to the characteristics of the LCD panels to effectively correct the passage of light exiting the panels...

	Vivitek D950HD 3000 Lumen 1080p Office and Home Theater Projector Sale Price: Too low to display
	The Vivitek D950HD is a native 1080p data projector that features impressive color reproduction, amazing performance and effortless integration. The ideal crossover projector, it blurs the barrier between the home and office...

	Advanced HD Port ready LCD Projector,1080i Resolution HDMI input,Playstation, Xbox, DVD, cable/satellite tv Sale Price: $202.00
	Advanced HD Port ready LCD Projector,1080i Resolution HDMI input,Playstation, Xbox, DVD, cable/satellite

	Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705 HD 720p 3LCD Home Theater Projector Sale Price: $579.99
	EPSON PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD Home theater projector

	Optoma PT105 75 Lumen Playtime LED Gaming Projector with HDMI Sale Price: $192.00
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	ViewSonic PRO8200 1080p DLP Home Theatre Projector Sale Price: Too low to display
	The Pro8200 is an advanced high brightness DLP installation projector which includes BrilliantColor tech-nology to produce more vibrant colors. The Pro8200 delivers 2000 lumens with a 1920 x 1080 (1080p) native resolution, allowing it to shine in virtually any lighting situation...

	ViewSonic PJD5123 SVGA DLP Projector 120Hz/3D Ready, 2700 Lumens, 3000:1 DCR Sale Price: $319.99
	ViewSonic's PJD5123 is a high-performance SVGA 800x600 DLP projector with 2,700 ANSI lumens and 3000:1 contrast. This projector supports PC and HD video signals and projects clear, bright images in most lighting conditions...

what is the best way to do a home theater?

I would like to set up a home theater and I dont know much about projectors so I was wondering would it be better to buy a 1080p 42 inch television for $800 or for about that I can get a 1080p Projector with 1500-2000 lumens for about that which would be about 80 inch for where i will put it. so my question i guess is is the quility of an HD projector as good as an LCD Television? and how mant lumens should a projector have? I dont know what a lumen is other than its the brightness)

Projectors need a light controlled room. That meaning lights that can dim and heavy curtains on windows that block out sunlight. If you don't have that then LCD or Plasma is the way to go. They are a lot more visible in a bright room and maintain their contrast and black levels. Projectors in a fully lit room don't look the greatest.

To gauge how bright you need your projector to be you first need to know how much ambient light you will have/want in the room. No matter what though, sunlight shining on the screen will make it unwatchable. Even moderate sunlight int he room has a tendency to wash out the screen.

1500-2000 lumens is pretty bright for a home theater projector. In actual fact though at the maximum brightness they don't look too good. The colors are not as accurate and the contrast ratio and black levels are very reduced. Most "theater light modes" on projectors (gives best quality) are between 300 and 400 lumens. So to get the best picture the lights need to be pretty dim and there can't be too much ambient light.

I have a 1400 lumen projector (the Epson 550) and a 92" white laminate screen. I can have my recessed lights at 25% in theater mode and still have an adequate image. It looks much better when it's totally dark or when lights are at 10% however.

The size of screen depends on how close you want to sit to the screen. They say that 1.5X the screen width is the ideal seat position. So a 42" screen (36" wide) you would sit about 4.5 feet back. On an 80" projection screen you would sit back about 9 feet. Any closer and it would feel like sitting in the front row of a theater (neck strain).

A quality projector in a good room is a very pleasing experience. If you like watching movies and love a big screen then nothing beats a projector for the look and feel of a real movie theater.

	Advanced HD Port ready LCD Projector,1080i Resolution HDMI input,Playstation, Xbox, DVD, cable/satellite tv Sale Price: $202.00
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	HDMI Video Theater Projector for Wii, ps3, Xbox, DVD, Notebook Sale Price: $222.99
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	ViewSonic PJD5133 SVGA DLP Projector - HDMI, 2700 Lumens, 3000:1 DCR, 120Hz/3D Ready, Speaker Sale Price: $345.51
	The PJD5133 is a high-performance SVGA 800x600 DLP projector with 2700 ANSI lumens and 3000:1 contrast ratio. With new slim design at only 3.2 inches height, makes it ideal to move from room to room on the campus or in the office...

	HDGrahamGannon Portable Home Theater Video Projector with Built in DVD Player. INCLUDES FREE MINI TRIPOD STAND & 6'HDMI CABLE FREE! 20"- 120" screen size supports 1080p, Wii, ps2, TV Sale Price: $429.00
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	ViewSonic PJD5123 SVGA DLP Projector 120Hz/3D Ready, 2700 Lumens, 3000:1 DCR Sale Price: $319.99
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	Skiva Component+Composite Video / AV Cable for iPhone 4S 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPad & iPod Sale Price: $32.99
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	Epson PowerLite Presenter Widescreen Projector/DVD Player Combo (WXGA Resolution 1280x800) (V11H335120) Sale Price: Too low to display
	The ultimate all-in-one, business presentation tool. Make your business shine bright with the Epson PowerLite Presenter. With a built-in DVD player, two 10 W speakers, USB Plug 'n Play instant setup on your PC, HDMI connectivity, and microphone/headphone support, it’s got all the tools you need to perform to your potential...

When you are setting up your home theater you need to decide on what is the best way for you to watch. Many people would not have anything other than a projector as it adds to the cinema theme as well as giving you a very good image as big as you want. But many others do not want to deal with projectors and screens and would rather have the convenience of a TV style screen that you just turn on and play the DVD in as you would in any other room but on a bigger screen.

If you are using a projector then it is a good idea to make sure that your room has good thick curtains so that you can block the light from the room. As the image is produced through a projected light then it is best to use a projector in a fairly dark room. With some of the latest projectors they have a light sensor so that if the light is too bright for the image then it brightens the light to make it stronger. You also have to set up a projector for the movie and put up the screen. But it does give you a really good sense of being at the cinema as well as a really good, large picture that is very high quality.

There are some really good plasma screens around now and the cost is dropping. But you still get the sense that you are watching TV. Although if you put it on the wall then it is a lot more like a real screen. Plasmas have an advantage over projectors if you have a small room, as they did not need any space to project an image. Although plasma TV does not have the same movie theater aspect to it as a projector does it is very easy to use and does give you a very good image.

If you want ease of use and a great quality picture and are happy either to have a smaller screen, or you are able to pay for a very big one, then plasma might be best for you. But a projector can give you a really good quality image that is as big as you want and there are some very good projectors that are very cheap. But you also have to set up the screen as well as the projector whenever you want to see a movie. But whatever you choose it is always worth trying it out in the store so that you can see which is the best for you.

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Would a HDMI to VGA cable used on a up-converting dvd player still deliver the upconverted quality?

The VGA input is on a 1080 compatible projector.

Only if the device that converts HDMI to VGA is HDCP compliant.

This screen may be a little small for 120 people, 40 x 40 is a little less than 3 1/2 feet by 3 1/2 feet or 40 inches is about 4 to 6 inches wider than the front door of your house.

	Elite Screens Tripod Portable Projection Screen, 1:1 Aspect Ratio-136in (Max White) Sale Price: Too low to display
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	Quartet 70 x 70 Inch Tripod Projection Screen, Matte White Surface, Black Border (470S) Sale Price: $69.99
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	Quartet Tripod Projection Screen, 60 x 60 Inches Screen, Portable (460S) Sale Price: $71.00
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	Elite Screens Tripod Portable Projection Screen, 1:1 Aspect Ratio-99in (Max White) Sale Price: $87.72
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	Elite Screens Tripod Portable Projection Screen, 4:3 Aspect Ratio-84in (Max White) Sale Price: Too low to display
	Elite Tripod Portable pull up front projection screen is ideal for indoor and outdoor presentations. Its rugged traditional construction will withstand the rigors of daily usage while its adjustable locking ring provides ease in it adjustable height settings...

	Quartet Tripod Projection Screen, Square Format, 50 x 50 Inches (450S) Sale Price: $59.99
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	Elite Screens Tripod Portable Projection Screen, 1:1 Aspect Ratio-119in (Max White) Sale Price: Too low to display
	Elite Tripod Portable pull up front projection screen is ideal for indoor and outdoor presentations. Its rugged traditional construction will withstand the rigors of daily usage while its adjustable locking ring provides ease in it adjustable height settings...

	Elite Screens Tripod Portable Projection Screen, 1:1 Aspect Ratio-71" Sale Price: Too low to display
	Elite Tripod Portable pull up front projection screen is ideal for indoor and outdoor presentations. Its rugged traditional construction will withstand the rigors of daily usage while its adjustable locking ring provides ease in it adjustable height settings...

	Quartet Portable Tripod Projection Screen, 60 x 60 Inches, High-Resolution, Matte Surface (560S) Sale Price: $99.99
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	Elite Screens Tripod Portable Projection Screen, 1:1 Aspect Ratio-71in (Max White) Sale Price: Too low to display
	Elite Tripod Portable pull up front projection screen is ideal for indoor and outdoor presentations. Its rugged traditional construction will withstand the rigors of daily usage while its adjustable locking ring provides ease in it adjustable height settings...

If you are putting together a home theater system and have already purchased a projector, you are now ready to buy a screen. While a variety of screens are out on the market to choose from, they can be classified into three basic categories.

Fixed Screen

The first choice is to install a fixed screen in your home entertainment room. The advantage of this type of screen is that because it is fixed on the wall, it can cover the wires and cables. To install it, stretch the screen on the wall and use fasteners to keep it in place. If you have speakers, you can put those on the side or behind the screen.

Tripod Screen

One of the benefits of a tripod screen is its portability. You can take it down after use, fold it up, and put it wherever you would like. However, the screen is going to be a lot smaller than a typical projector screen, but will also be less expensive as well. Tripod screens are ideal more for temporary situations such as meetings or presentations, but not necessarily for home entertainment.

Retractable Screen

A retractable screen is the other option you can choose to go with your home theater projector. You can choose to hang it on your wall or from your ceiling. When you aren't using a retractable screen, you can either manually or electronically retract it. This is a more expensive option, but is ideal if you don't want the screen to be seen while not in use or don't have a lot of space in the room.

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	Epson EX7210 Widescreen Business Projector (WXGA Resolution 1280x800) (V11H428120) Sale Price: $599.99
	Easily Realize Your Ultimate Potential. The EPSON EX7210 delivers the ultimate in HD performance for compelling presentations. A breathtaking widescreen,16:10 format produces 30% more image area than lower resolution projectors, while 3LCD technology and 2800 lumens of color/white light output create brilliant color and razor-sharp detail that's sure to captivate any audience...

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	Easy. Bright. Affordable. The EPSON VS210 delivers brightness and versatility, ata truly amazing price. With Epson's user-friendly control features like USB Plug 'n Play instant setup and automatic vertical image correction, setting up your presentation has never been easier...

	Epson EX5210 Business Projector (XGA Resolution 1024x768) (V11H429120) Sale Price: $499.99
	Break Through to The Next Level. The EPSON EX5210 breaks the mold for portable business projectors, delivering spectacular image quality and ease of use. The ultra-bright 2800 lumens of color/white light output, sharp XGA resolution and 3LCD, 3-chip technology transform presentations into brilliant masterpieces with precise detail and true-to-life color...

	Epson EX3210 Business Projector (SVGA Resolution 800x600) (V11H430020) Sale Price: $398.00
	Spectacular Presentations Made Easier. The easy-to-use EPSON EX3210 delivers exceptional performance and versatility. With Epson's intuitive control features like USB Plug 'n Play instant setup and our new, breakthrough horizontal image correction with convenient, easy-slide control, setting up your presentation has never been easier...

	Epson EX5200 Business Projector (XGA Resolution 1024x768) (V11H368120) Sale Price: $399.99
	Dynamic and Effective. — The Epson EX5200 offers amazing color and image quality at the office or on the go. With native XGA resolution and Epson 3LCD technology, this compact performer ensures razor-sharp detail for flawless presentations...

	Epson PowerLite X12 Business Projector (XGA Resolution 1024x768) (V11H429020) Sale Price: Too low to display
	Epson PowerLite X12 Multimedia Projector. 2800 Lumens. USB Plug-n-Play intant setup on a Mac or PC. Native XGA Resolution. The 1.2X Optical Zoom.

	Epson VS310 Business Projector (XGA Resolution 1024x768) (V11H432020) Sale Price: Too low to display
	Brilliant Quality at an Amazing Value. The EPSON VS310 breaks the mold for affordable business projectors. With amazing image quality, 2600lumens of color/white light output, 3LCD, 3-chip technology and easy-to-use features, the VS310 ensures brilliant presentations with precise detail and true-to-life color...

	Beware Aware? IDC Application and Form Factor Usage, 2004: Business Projector Survey Sale Price: $4,500.00
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	Epson PowerLite 1775W Widescreen Business Projector (WXGA Resolution 1280x800) (V11H363020) Sale Price: $1,111.87
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There are three types of projector technologies available on the market. DLP (Digital Light Processing) and LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) are the most widely available technologies, whilst LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) is a more recent technology that is becoming more popular.

DLP and LCD have few differences. DLP projectors are subject to the ‘rainbow effect’. This is due to the colour wheel they use to generate an image. This effect means that a very small amount of people will see flashes of solid colour. Faster colour wheels have reduced this substantially. DLP projectors can be a little awkward about where they are placed relative to the screen. LCD projectors are easier to place but also come with their own difficulties. LCD can suffer from ‘screen door effect’, the images sometimes look as though you are looking through a mesh panel. Experts tend to prefer DLP projectors as the black levels and contrast give a better cinematic picture but LCD projectors have a small price advantage.

The other type of Office Projector is LCoS. This is a newer technology than either DLP or LCD and is becoming increasingly popular. The LCoS technology has neither ‘rainbow effect’ nor ‘screen door effect’ and gives outstanding picture quality. However, it does tend to be more expensive than either DLP or LCD.

Another thing to look at is the resolution of the digital projector. SVGA (800p x 600p) and XGA (1024p x 768p) are the most popular. The XGA gives better, sharper text and graphics. SVGA is still available and cheaper than XGA and would give perfectly adequate pictures for the usual PowerPoint presentation. With the increase in wide screen laptops, the resolutions that fit them have changed. WVGA resolution (854p x 480p) matches that of DVD movies. There are other resolutions of similar size that come under the umbrella of WVGA. Many widescreen business projectors have WXGA resolution that matches many 14-15inch laptops. SXGA+ matches the larger computer screens and laptops over 17 inches.

Brightness is measured in lumens and basically, the larger the room the more lumens are required. Contrast ratio for most graphics and text is fine at 400:1 but for movies needs to be more than 1000:1.

Lamps can be quite expensive and they do need to be replaced periodically. Not surprisingly the lamps are rarely covered under the warranty for more than 90 days.

Portability of your Office Projector is something to be considered. Projectors generally weigh about 2-3 pounds but can go up to around 10 pounds.

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If I am on a budget, is a 480p home theater projector acceptable for now? and upgrade in a few years?

I am looking to get a home theater projector, but I don't want to spend more than 600. Preferably 5.

I think you are saving $200-$300 in the short term and spending $600-$800 more in the long term (by essentially buying two systems in a relatively short period of time.)

If you have credit, most major retailers offer 1-3 years interest free financing. While I do not normally recommend people finance a purchase like this in your situation it seems like a better solution than to buy two systems and spend more money in the long run.

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That being said - in terms of quality on the 480 (the heart of your question)... by using regular DVD's you won't gain much (if anything) by having a higher resolution system. Only very high end DVD players will really translate the standard DVD up to your HD in a noticeable way, and even then there is very little they can do anyway.

If you do not plan to get an Xbox360 or PS3 there is not a huge advantage quality wise on going to the higher resolution. If, however, you are going to be watching HDTV and sports, then you really should get at least a 720 now and not waste time or money on the 480.

If you intend to use your computer with that big-screen HDTV, get the LCD.

Plasmas are not good for displaying still images for extended periods of time (which a computer tends to do). If a still image is left on a plasma screen for a period of time, the image will get burnt permanently into the screen. An LCD does not suffer from this problem.

Get the 42" LCD HDTV, and hook it up with a DVI-to-HDMI or a standard HDMI cable, if your vid card has a DVI or HDMI port respectively.

Besides, the LCD you are considering has higher resolution (1920x1080) than the Plasma (1366x768). Higher resolution is nicer for a big screen.

I use a 52" LCD HDTV as a computer monitor myself: http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f347/armchairaviator/computer/IMG_0880c.jpg

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Projector is a media equipment that zooms in a picture for a bigger output and projects it to a screen. The standard projector's picture resolution is 800 by 600 pixels. These machines weigh 4 to 6 pounds on the average. Most of these types of equipment is retractable and can be placed on a bag for easier carrying. The brightness of the projector varies as well as their contrast level. The range of brightness is 1300 to 1500 lumens. The projectors as of these moments are used as domestic projectors at home.

Projectors come in handy in large gatherings needing some sort of visual presentation. The projected enlarged images make it very easy even for those people far from the screen to see clearly what is being illustrated.

The very common projectors used widely in schools, homes and offices are the video, LDC and DLP projectors. They differ basically in the type of screen. Projectors are composed of different types. The most common ones are a desktop, overhead, slide, home theater, installation and opaque projectors.

Desktop projectors are handy and portable. It is small that it can fit your desktop. It is complete with pertinent features of a good quality projector despite its portable size. The lenses are easy to change anytime you want. It is capable of zooming images at high resolutions. When you wish to buy one, it will be very useful to choose a model with high audio definition also.

An overhead projector is popularly used at home and in offices. These are used in the presentation of reports or subject discussion. The slides used in this projector are a transparent slide.

Slide projectors are the very popular among all types of projectors. This has been used for many decades now. These projectors projects photographic slides. There were latest version of this type of projector that comes with pop-up screen that makes viewing instant and portable.

Home theater projectors are digital units which can be used to connect to any audiovisual units. These are very portable for your home use. This projector comes in a set with S-video, connectors and speakers. The speakers are both component and built in. It gives a feeling of watching a movie in the public theaters right in the comforts of your homes.

Installation projectors are used for a large venue. Any images can be projected up to 25 ft with this kind of projectors. These projectors are used in conference halls, auditoriums and museums. Installation projectors have very high zooming capabilities, interchangeable lens capabilities, high resolution reproduction, a quiet cooling fan, convenient tilting features, onscreen display, quality stereo speakers, a remote control, and a mouse.

Opaque projectors are considered the oldest type. This device is very helpful to an artist. It projects a silhouetted image to a screen where the artist can trace the outline onto his canvas.

The zoopraxiscope is the very first form of projector that came out in the market. After this, many different forms have been produced up to the time where latest technologies have come out. Newer technologies enabled the production of portable and handy projecting devices.

Projectors have been a big help in schools and businesses. Lectures and business presentations have been given a newer and brighter color. Projectors help make more animated presentations that keep the audience attuned to what is going on. Giving visual presentations have been made very much easier and livelier. Home viewing took a notch higher that rivals public viewing in the theaters.

Multimedia presentations can be done by lightweight projectors. All government agencies can have easy briefing and information presentation through the projector. Even the church authorities have used the projectors for conveying the word of the Lord. Projectors have really important uses in our day to day life.

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Optical audio connection to home theater receiver?

My new Toshiba HDTV has an Optical Audio Out to carry the audio to my receiver. My older Sony home theater receiver has an Optical jack labeled "Video 2 In". I'm assuming that I can connect these two to take get the surround sound from off-air HDTV broadcast signals that I'm receiving on the Toshiba using an antenna. Can anyone verify that for me?

Yes, that should work...as long as the Video 2 in is in fact an optical jack. You would just need to set your receiver to the Video 2 setting in order to listen to the broadcast when you turn on your receiver. As far as surround sound, the broadcast that you're getting from the off-air antenna needs to be broadcast in 5.1, 6.1 etc. and your receiver needs to also be capable of producing it. But overall, you should be good to go.

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A digital projector is a device that connects to a computer or like devise via cabling to enable the computer monitor display to be enlarged and projected onto a screen. The standard digital projector connects via a VGA lead direct to your computer or uses component video cables, (red, green and blue plugs) to connect to your DVD player, HDTV, set top box or video camera. However to be safe always make sure to double check the projector has the right outputs to connect to the devise or devises you wish to connect it to. Features of a quality digital projector should include:

Digital Projectors - Resolution

Digital projector resolution refers to the pixel density of the image to be projected. A digital projector has two resolutions, the natural resolution and maximum resolution. The natural resolution is the standard pixel size of the projected image; the maximum resolution is the maximum capability of the projector. Typically a digital projector should be able to accept resolutions of 800x600, 1024x768 or 1280x1024, however it is not the size of the resolution the digital projector can accept which is important, but rather the native resolution of the projector. The higher the native resolution of the projector the greater the colour quality, or should I say color density of the projected image.

Digital Projectors - Lumens

Lumens refer to the brightness of the projected image. Simply put the higher the lumens the brighter the projection. Brightness ratings, measured in lumens, are typically lower for home theatre models than for office models. Room size and screen size/distance will also affect the need for more or less lumens. A projector may have a great Lumens rating, but if the contrast ratio is low, you image will look washed out. For low-ambient or true lights-out productions, you may find that a 1000 to 1500 lumens rating is sufficient. If you need a very bright projector (3000 lumens or more), an LCD projector is probably your best choice. The lowest lumen projectors today start at about 700 lumens and go up to a jaw-dropping 15,000 lumens. A good rule of thumb is that it is always better to err on the side of too many lumens than too few.

Digital Projectors - Throw Distance

Throw distance refers to the maximum distance your digital projector can be positioned away from the screen before image resolution, luminosity and therefore image quality are affected. The greater the throw distance, the larger the size of the projected image on the screen. Digital projector throw distance is an important key feature if you are planning to use the projector in a large room or outdoor environment, however for the home user todays basic digital projector has more than sufficient throw distance to meet the needs of your home movie theatre.

Digital Projectors - Aspect Ratio

Aspect ratio refers to the ratio between the width and height of the projected image. There are three standard aspect ratios settings that you should ensure your digital projector projects these are: 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9. Having a digital projector which has aspect ratio options are important as different media are delivered in different aspect ratios. For example standard video is delivered with an aspect ratio of (4:3), while HDTV uses a (16:9) format. If your digital projector had a locked aspect ratio of (4:3) you would not be able to experience in full, the visual experience of wide screen movies or images. With more and more digital media including cable and online TV networks adopting the (16:9) format this is something to definitely check.

Display Features - fixed keystone correction and lens shift functions

To ensure you can maximize the quality of the digitally projected image on your presentation screen ensure that the digital projector has fixed keystone correction and a lens shift function. Fixed keystone correction shoots the image higher than the lens so the projector itself doesn't block the viewers line of sight. Similarly the lens shift function allows you to shift the image up and down and left and right. A handy tool for making fine-tuning the position of your projected image on the screen.

If you are considering buying a digital projector remember the key features to look for are high native resolution, high luminosity and a suitable throw distance for the environment you intend to use the projector in.

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Chris Hopkins is an event specialist with several years experience using digital projectors both in the commercial environment for seminars, conferences and concerts and in the home for personal viewing pleasure.

What is better: Digital projector or rear-projection TV?

I want to build a home theater in my basement, the room will have no windows and be completely dark. For around $3000 what would be better a rear-projection television or a digital projector? And are the ones that I find at that price on Newegg.com and stuff any good? What kind of characteristics should I look for on a home theater projector? i.e. resolution, brightness, etc. I would like it to display at approximately 60-70 inches. Thanks

If you only have about 3K to spend then your only option is a rear projection TV. Try a new microdisplay like Sony's KDFE60XS955 for about 3199.99, or if you can spend more try Mitsubishis 1080p WD62628 for arround 3699.99.

Alot of people will advise you to go with a projector, and that would be the best choice, but for a decent system it would cost at least twice as much as a DLP. Forgot about office projectors for about $1500-$2000, they will be totally unsatisfactory. A good projector will run you about $3000, like Sony's new VPLHS51A. Then, you will need to buy a screen. One I would recommend would cost around $1500, but less expensive ones can be found for around half that. Now, you need to look into accessories (cabling) and sound. Any sound system will cost at least $500 with cables, and a decent one will run $1500+ when your all said and done, so your looking about $6K for a setup that will not even match the quality of a DLP.

I usually don't recommend projectors for any budget unless your going 92in+. As far as I'm concerned, your only option is a rear projection DLP.

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People are growing less enamored of going to the movies, dealing with loud crowds and paying high prices for refreshments. This can be eliminated with the help of a home theater. With home theaters gaining popularity as a viable option for domestic entertainment, standing in long lines is now a nightmare of the past. The high cost of tickets for entry into theaters, along with all related expenses, can be eliminated with the help of a home theater system. When installed in the home, viewing movies with family and friends can be fun. ItÂ’s a thrill to watch a movie in your own home.

Another crucial aspect of a home theater system is the superior image quality generated by the theater system. Home theater systems have revolutionized the concept of modern theater. They have brought movie halls right into the home. It is an astounding experience that most people are willing to undergo over and over again.

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How much eletrisity does this projector waste?

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Your projector uses a maximum of 300 watts peak, and probably a little less in typical operation.

Based on typical electricity prices (10 cents/kilowatt hour) your projector consumes about 3 cents a hour in electricity.

The lamp in your projector retails for about $550 on the internet right now, and lasts 2,000 hours. So the bulb burn time is worth about 27 cents an hour.

If you were to offer your father 30 cents a hour for the use of the projector (a reasonable estimate) he might let you use it again.

The power consumption of the projector did not likely contribute significantly to the power bill. The bulb cost may be a real concern to him.