First off, if I get 5 responses to this thread I will be pleased,
my goal: convert my garage into a "part time entertainment" area, but only 8-10 times a year, mainly evening viewing. The projector will be throwing onto the back wall, and I think I will be able to go as large as I want; I am hoping for a 100"+ screen. The projector can go 12 to 15 feet back or more. Source material will be mainly sports from DirecTV, but also some Blu-rays and games for the kids from the PS3.
I am looking for the "right" projector. My budget is $1000 or less, preferably a good bit less. It does not seem as if I "need" 1080p, I am just wondering if I will regret not getting it. The two choices there seem to be the Optoma HD20 and the Epson 8350. 720p choices I have looked at a lot are the Panasonic AX-200u and even the LG HX350T (although this one seems as if it may not do everything I need??). Question: am I looking at the right choices?
Two technical questions: do I "need" lens shift? I can position the projector pretty much wherever I want (as long as the kids don't run into it). Also, I will have a problem mounting the PJ any higher than 4', which seems like a good height considering everyone will be seated in the garage; the screen bottom will probably be around 4 feet or so. Any issues there?
Any feedback is much appreciated. If I should look at other models please suggest them. I would rather spend closer to $800 than $1000 but don't want buyer's remorse. Much thanks in advance for any help!
my goal: convert my garage into a "part time entertainment" area, but only 8-10 times a year, mainly evening viewing. The projector will be throwing onto the back wall, and I think I will be able to go as large as I want; I am hoping for a 100"+ screen. The projector can go 12 to 15 feet back or more. Source material will be mainly sports from DirecTV, but also some Blu-rays and games for the kids from the PS3.
I am looking for the "right" projector. My budget is $1000 or less, preferably a good bit less. It does not seem as if I "need" 1080p, I am just wondering if I will regret not getting it. The two choices there seem to be the Optoma HD20 and the Epson 8350. 720p choices I have looked at a lot are the Panasonic AX-200u and even the LG HX350T (although this one seems as if it may not do everything I need??). Question: am I looking at the right choices?
Two technical questions: do I "need" lens shift? I can position the projector pretty much wherever I want (as long as the kids don't run into it). Also, I will have a problem mounting the PJ any higher than 4', which seems like a good height considering everyone will be seated in the garage; the screen bottom will probably be around 4 feet or so. Any issues there?
Any feedback is much appreciated. If I should look at other models please suggest them. I would rather spend closer to $800 than $1000 but don't want buyer's remorse. Much thanks in advance for any help!