[Viking2000]

Hello,


does the resolution 1280x720 used in the newer DLP's mean that such projectors suck for computer applications, like games? It's the odd vertical resolution I'm thinking about. I don't think I'd want Quake or Unreal rescaled.

 

[Huckster]

Why wouldn't Quake, Unreal or any other Windows application use the resolution of the Windows desktop (1280x720)? I've seen WinDVD and other SW DVD players do it. Wouldn't you like a widescreen view of the playing field?


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Huck

 

[Phat Phreddy]

That is not always the case unfortunately...


Many games will only run at 'standard' resolutions or will switch resolution without requesting to do so to a 'standard' 4:3 one...


As more laptops come out with wide XGA and other variations etc I expect this will change but time will tell... How the PJ will handle being fed a computer signal on the VGA line that is 4:3 will depend on firmware installed but if it makes any concession at all to the presentation crowd it would not be to hard to imagine that it would present 4:3 computer signal in the middle 4:3 panel.. How this would look scaled of course is again...


This is one reason why 4:3 panels (plus possible Panamorph) are still the direction I intend to take...


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[DaViD Boulet]

We all optimize our display for particular sources. I intend to optimize mine for widescreen DVD and HDTV images. Others may wish to go 4x3 for DSS or games. Different strokes.


-dave


[This message has been edited by DaViD Boulet (edited 08-16-2001).]

 

[JeffY]

Most widescreen projectors including the new Sharp only allow regular 4:3 computer modes anyway.


Jeff

 

[Viking2000]

This forum is making me exhausted. So much to consider. I don't even have a projector yet, and I've already upgraded it a couple of times!

 

[Digitalhorde]

"This forum is making me exhausted. So much to consider. I don't even have a projector yet, and I've already upgraded it a couple of times!"

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that is so true, I am the same way. I guess its better to upgrade this way than to actually buy something and upgrade it!


I am waiting for a 1280X720 DLP that has a 6 element color wheel, and uses that new 12 degree tilt DMD that the guy talked about in the guest section a few months ago. I know itll be awhile.


I figure, in 2 years the projector of my dreams will be available at a reasonable price.

 

[704set]

But aren't today's projectors the dream projectors frpm two years ago?? http://www.avsforum.com/ubb/smile.gif

 

[kstirman]

Virtual upgrading. . . . . that's a great idea!

 

[Wireless]

You should see the quality of the the picture in my head


Better than a G90, at 13' wide!


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