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Projector help needed (best for under 1000 euros)

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  • 16-02-2005 5:57pm
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    spuddy01
    Registered Users Posts: 150 ✭✭


    Hi can anyone help me out with which would be a good choice of projector for under 1000 yo yo's! home cinema use and gaming on x-box :)


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    Cal
    Registered Users Posts: 926 ✭✭✭Cal


    What's the general thinking on the Lidl model available from Thur 24th Feb.

    Cal


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    spuddy01
    Registered Users Posts: 150 ✭✭spuddy01


    Cal wrote:
    What's the general thinking on the Lidl model available from Thur 24th Feb.

    Cal
    Just googled it not much info unless ur fluent in german but it's a start Thanx Cal


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    Ciaran500
    Registered Users Posts: 8,225 ✭✭✭Ciaran500


    http://www.avforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=43

    If you asked here you are much more likely to get a more informed answer. There isn't a big PJ user base on boards.


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    gavnolan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭gavnolan


    i bought the targa projector from LIDL and what a purchase it was, it has a 3000hr lamp life ( on economy mode ) and it has a 5 colour wheel as opposed to some who have a 3 colour wheel, it is a DLP projector (digital light processing) all for 900 euros, well worth it...


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    spuddy01
    Registered Users Posts: 150 ✭✭spuddy01


    Do you use it mostly for watching dvds with or game play? How easy was it to set up?


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    Kristok
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    Didnt that lidl projector only have 1000ansi ?!? and the resolution was something silly like 800*600 or smaller even. Didnt look that great for the price. 3000hours seems very good for the lamp they normally only last 2000.

    I wouldnt recommend using a projector for gaming ive a fairly high end projector and while its great for movies, games make me feel sick after a while. Fun for a laugh with mates but not for long term use unless you want an epileptic attack.


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    shabbyroad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,198 ✭✭✭shabbyroad


    have to disagree Kristok. I use my xbox with a Seleco CRT projector and it's the dogs. Can play for couple hours at a time with no ill effects ... apart from wanting to shoot anything that walks in the door... that and the urge to drive really fast...


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    Ciaran500
    Registered Users Posts: 8,225 ✭✭✭Ciaran500


    I've played all my games through my projector for extended periods with no ill effects. (except F-Zero GX that made my eyes feel very tired and started to water :D)


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    Kristok
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    My mate has the same problem with his projector when playing games I dont think your suppose to play games on projectors from a health and safty point of view etc


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    Ciaran500
    Registered Users Posts: 8,225 ✭✭✭Ciaran500


    Who cares when your playing on a 120" screen and with surround sound :D


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    Kristok
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    suppose so, but just saying i personally wouldnt recommend it just from personal experience.


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    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    spuddy01 wrote:
    Hi can anyone help me out with which would be a good choice of projector for under 1000 yo yo's! home cinema use and gaming on x-box :)

    Just bought me an In Focus X2 located here Only have it since Friday, but I've watched DVD's, TV and played FIFA 2005 and Half Life 2 on it. Certainly is the business, 897 Euro delivered from Amazon.


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    fcukme
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    Is €1,000 as far as you can strech? At this price you are mainly looking a low resolution (800*600), which if my maths is right is not even wide-screen. These models of projectors are aimed at business presentations like powerpoint etc with very little movement on screen.

    There are lately a new breed of real home cinema projectors. The cheapest of which is a panny model on komplett for around €1,500. I know its lcd and not dlp which might put some off but its the dogs dangles when it comes to pic quality. It's true wide -screen and high resolution.


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    spuddy01
    Registered Users Posts: 150 ✭✭spuddy01


    Yeah I've been thinking that i may have to dig deeper to get something better than 800 x 600 and thanks to all the replys i now have a better knowledge of what to look for and where to look as well :)


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    slavetothegrind
    Registered Users Posts: 2,789 ✭✭✭slavetothegrind


    Try the IN Focus Screenplay 4805 just over 1400 euro from Komplett.ie
    It's a 16:9 format projector with progressive scan and seems to be the best option if movies are your main thing!!!!!


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    ciarancummins
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭ciarancummins


    you can get the EMP-TW10H Home Projector from dabs for Stg£549.99, check www.xe.com for Euro. they are pretty good at delivering to Ireland, and you can see both the Infocus Screenplay 4805 and the Epson side-by-side in Harvey Norman swords. The Epson is nearly half the price and looks really good. You can spend the rest of the 1k on a new progressive scan DVD player with component outputs and buy good component cables for better display. www.tvcables.co.uk (profigold component). You can always flog the projector and get a better one later when the top of the range ones are less than 1000 Euro...

    HTH,
    Ciaran


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