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I have a dedicated room (13' x 13') for my home theatre, and have been using a Dell 2100MP projector for the last few years. After enjoying HD DVDs and the Xbox 360 on a small LCD flat panel that I have, I haven't really been able to deal with the 800x600 resolution of my old projector any more.
So, obviously, I'm ready to get a high-def display in my theatre, but have been having a ridiculous time reaching a final decision.
I initially planned to purchase an Optoma HD70 projector, but after seeing some large flat panels in action, I have been considering going with the Panasonic 50" TH-50PX75U or Samsung 50" HP-T5054 plasma displays.
I see the devices with the following pros and cons, and as a result, I'm in sort of a stalemate on what direction to go in:
~Projector~
Pros: BIG picture; far easier on the wallet
Cons: Not as fine a picture as a nice plasma display; fan noise; bulb replacement cost
~Plasma Display~
Pros: Great HD picture; no loud fan noise overhead; no bulb replacement
Cons: Hefty purchase price; considerably smaller picture than projector; possibly not as impressive of a home theatre experience as what I've had with projection. (I'm not sure if the improved picture quality of a plasma would outweigh that last point or not.)
Can anyone offer any "Here's what I would do" opinions?
So, obviously, I'm ready to get a high-def display in my theatre, but have been having a ridiculous time reaching a final decision.
I initially planned to purchase an Optoma HD70 projector, but after seeing some large flat panels in action, I have been considering going with the Panasonic 50" TH-50PX75U or Samsung 50" HP-T5054 plasma displays.
I see the devices with the following pros and cons, and as a result, I'm in sort of a stalemate on what direction to go in:
~Projector~
Pros: BIG picture; far easier on the wallet
Cons: Not as fine a picture as a nice plasma display; fan noise; bulb replacement cost
~Plasma Display~
Pros: Great HD picture; no loud fan noise overhead; no bulb replacement
Cons: Hefty purchase price; considerably smaller picture than projector; possibly not as impressive of a home theatre experience as what I've had with projection. (I'm not sure if the improved picture quality of a plasma would outweigh that last point or not.)
Can anyone offer any "Here's what I would do" opinions?