CURRENT SITUATION: I am currently using an Electrohome 4100 with 7†CRTs on a DaLite 84â€, 4:3, 1.1 gain screen in a room with ambient light problems. The tubes in the projector at a little over 4 years old and I know I will need to do something in the not too distant future
FUTURE: I plan on purchasing a new DLP in the next year or so (HD1 or HD2) and using a Firehawk screen. Considering the rapidly changing technology and, hopefully, future price reductions, I really don’t want to rush the purchase of the projector. However, I have considered purchasing the Firehawk now in order to spread expense over time, move to a 16:9 screen, increase gain to 1:3, and reduce the ambient light problems.
QUESTION: I know the Firehawk is designed for digital projectors but want to know if this is a practical alternative? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a Firehawk with a CRT.
Thanks for any thoughts,
Randy
PS. I spend a lot of time lurking here and learning a lot. GREAT forum. Thanks to all the experts who regularly contribute.
FUTURE: I plan on purchasing a new DLP in the next year or so (HD1 or HD2) and using a Firehawk screen. Considering the rapidly changing technology and, hopefully, future price reductions, I really don’t want to rush the purchase of the projector. However, I have considered purchasing the Firehawk now in order to spread expense over time, move to a 16:9 screen, increase gain to 1:3, and reduce the ambient light problems.
QUESTION: I know the Firehawk is designed for digital projectors but want to know if this is a practical alternative? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a Firehawk with a CRT.
Thanks for any thoughts,
Randy
PS. I spend a lot of time lurking here and learning a lot. GREAT forum. Thanks to all the experts who regularly contribute.