I want a projector! no, I need a projector!
Only one problem, I have a budget, and a pretty tight one at that. So I am looking for a used projector. Here are a couple of questions to guide me in my search.
Projector will be installed in our living room on a shelf near the ceiling, projecting to a wall 17 feet away. Couch is 10 ft from wall. Screen will have to roll up out of the way. Lots of windows in the room with dark curtains but not complete light control.
1. Resolution -- Is XGA better the SVGA? I will be sending the projector a source from my HTPC. Since DVD is only 480p and TV is 480i, is there really a benifit to higher resolution if we are just scaling up a lower resolution?
2. Lumens -- How many lumens would i need to have a decent viewing experiance in the daytime without complete light control. I am thinking mostly of watching football on Sunday afternoon. Note: If i can sell my 36in directview montor that will open my budget up a little.
3. Screen size -- I am not looking for huge screen size. If i stay in the 60 to 70 inch diag. screen size will this help reduce "screen door effect" as well as help with brightness. Will i be able to get that small an image from 17 feet away?
4. Any other info that will assist in my search.
Thanks, and if anyone knows of any deals that will fit my needs, please let me know.
Marc
Only one problem, I have a budget, and a pretty tight one at that. So I am looking for a used projector. Here are a couple of questions to guide me in my search.
Projector will be installed in our living room on a shelf near the ceiling, projecting to a wall 17 feet away. Couch is 10 ft from wall. Screen will have to roll up out of the way. Lots of windows in the room with dark curtains but not complete light control.
1. Resolution -- Is XGA better the SVGA? I will be sending the projector a source from my HTPC. Since DVD is only 480p and TV is 480i, is there really a benifit to higher resolution if we are just scaling up a lower resolution?
2. Lumens -- How many lumens would i need to have a decent viewing experiance in the daytime without complete light control. I am thinking mostly of watching football on Sunday afternoon. Note: If i can sell my 36in directview montor that will open my budget up a little.
3. Screen size -- I am not looking for huge screen size. If i stay in the 60 to 70 inch diag. screen size will this help reduce "screen door effect" as well as help with brightness. Will i be able to get that small an image from 17 feet away?
4. Any other info that will assist in my search.
Thanks, and if anyone knows of any deals that will fit my needs, please let me know.
Marc