Peace.

I am looking for a home theater projector & screen to suit my needs, please send me a list of possible choices.

I am a movie watcher, and I want the best quality picture possible for my price range.

Also, I want to connect my Playstation 3 to the projector. In truth, the Playstation 3 will be the central device of my home theater. The game console has a HDMI 1.3 cable that supports up to 1080p. So this is the standard of resolution I'm looking for.

I will also like to connect my lap top computer to the projector.

I would like for it to cost under $1000.00 but my spending limit can not exceed $1500.00. If all these things are possible for under $1000.00, then GREAT! If not, then the next best price will do.

I may in the future want to use the projector for presentations, but this is not the priority. Only after all of the initial qualities are covered, should this be considered.

In addition, I need help finding a suitable fixed (velvet)frame screen. Preferably 83" - 90". I would like the screen to reflect the best picture possible. My price range for this is $200.00.

What should I be considering when thinking of setting up a system like this?
What are some fundamental questions I should ask?
What am I not mentioning/asking in the above text that will be detrimental to my home theater system?

If anyone has any suggestions on where I can get what I'm looking for, please feel free to share that information.

I reside in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. (just in case this is of any help)

Can you all help me?

A lot depends on the HT environment, do you have a dedicated HT room with full light control, dark walls, ceilings, carpet, or do you have a living room with light colored walls, windows ... How high is the ceiling? Do you plan to ceiling mount, wall mount, or put the pj on a shelf?

If gaming will be primary use and room has ability to be made relatively or totally dark I would suggest the optoma hd20 for $999. If better picture is concern then I would suggest an epson 8100 or Mits 3800 both within your pj budget. The hd20 route will afford you a better screen...say approx 350 for a decent good performer. Not bad for less than 1400 total. Otherwise you are looking at a near 2k investment. This does not include cables/setup either. Plan on table or ceiling mount? Need more info as suggested by rickster to help you more.

First, thank you both for responding.

To answer those questions rickster asked me: It is a living room which is very open. The ceiling is 8'1" high and the distance between the furthest place I can mount the projector and where I want the screen is 15'. The projector will be ceiling mounted. I currently have hard wood floors but I will be installing a mild-dark tan colored carpet. The walls will split between a mild tan on the top half and a burgundy on the bottom half. The ceiling color is yet to be determined but I'm choosing between doing a mix of the two colors or just straight mild tan. I will have a I-R controlled lighting system put in. I also want to place a light behind the screen as did in this youtube video Home Theater IR Lighting. I have a patio door through which there is no direct sunlight and the area can be relatively dark but not movie theater dark during daylight hours. There is a option of putting a curtain up for seclusion and a darkening effect for the area during those daylight hours.(What do you think?) I also researched reviews (website: projectorreviews) on the three projectors that mnnc suggested and found the epson 8100 to best suit my very elementary desires of what I think I'm looking for. Yet, I saw nothing concerning gaming with these projectors! I would like to learn more about the compatibility of the PS3 and such projectors. If you all have any suggestions on where I can find such information that will also be of great help? (I called Sony, they seem to have about as much information on PS3/projector compatibility as I do!) Also, I do not understand if the projector will or wont be able to be mounted on my 8'1" ceiling and still give me at least 80" of picture? I also have a question about lamp life and how this effects the overall performance of the projector? When 4000 hours is up and the lamp dies, will I be able to replace the lamp myself? How much will it cost? How will the projector perform afterwards? Will my projector last me for at least 10 years if used for an average of 50 hours a week and its well taken care of? As far as screens go, what will be my choices after you all consider all the information above? Again, I do want quality, but at a reasonable price. I don't want to pay over $500.00 for a screen. I would much rather pay $200.00 - $400.00 if possible.

Thank you all again for your help.