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post #1 of 6
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I've been researching projectors for several days now, and honestly I'm ready to pull my hair out. This started as an idea to have a "backyard theatre" for my kids (I have 4 boys). Seemed like a simple enough project, boy was I wrong. I am so confused about what to buy. I'm not looking to spend a lot of money, but I don't want to waste my money either. I've looked at ebay (OX Pro Series from ***********) Epson, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, etc. etc. I think for my purposes, the Epson 700 looks like a pretty good buy. Not pricey compared to the other models, but again, pricey for an "activity" for the kids. Does anyone know anything about the OX Pro models? I've researched the company as best as I could. They are on the BBB, but that may not really mean a whole lot. They offer a similar model for quite a bit more. The main difference I can see is the lumens (1600) compared to Epsons (2000). I don't have a theatre room and anything like that. This would mainly be outside at night, or down in the basement, which has no windows. I like the Epsons USB and SD card slots. Bulbs aren't too bad, compared to others I've seen, but do I really need to spend that much if the OX Pro is comparable? Any suggestions? Other model to consider?

Thanks,

Shannon
post #2 of 6
ox pro are junk projectors based on home made projectors. Buy a real projector from a name brand even if you can only afford an xga projector. A refub 720p optoma hd70 is only $600.
post #3 of 6
For backyard use, there are several 1024x768 type PJs that run just under $500 and will give you lots of lumens to handle most any evening/nighttime backyard performance.

The viewsonic PJ557D is one example. 2300 lumens, 1024x768, 6 lbs.
post #4 of 6
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Is it worth the effort or money to purchase a projector with a USB and/or SD card slot? It seems like a neat option, but would you really use that a lot?

Shannon
post #5 of 6
I think the USB/SD slot option is great for traveling sales and expos. For home use, probably no need.
post #6 of 6
We have a Canon "business" format projector (1024X768) that we use as a backup to our Panasonic HT PJ and for all outdoor.

Canon makes a VERY GOOD projector with good glass and other components including an image processor with a "Cinema Mode" that creates a very good movie image.

We use a 15ft X 15ft screen outdoors and the Canon really does a good job lighting it up.

Outdoors - even at night - a business PJ will be best and for you kids just take my word that they will LOVE it indoors for movies and gaming - any make or model so long as it has minimum of 1024X768 native resolution and an HDCP digital input (DVI or HDMI).
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