I am thinking about a projector for HDTV and I would like some opinions (I know there are alot of postings on this subject, but I would like to hear more).
The projector will only be used for 16:9 material.
Either 1080i HDTV from a HiPix card (main use)
or some anamorphic DVDs coming from a Radeon / PowerDVD combo.
I guess the situation I have in mind would be like so:
* smallish, darkened room (dark walls, dark ceiling, controlled lighting).
* audience of 2-4 people about 8 feet from the screen.
* Never forced to compete with daylight or bright room lighting.
* Want RGB input capability (so Radeon can drive it).
* Want a "3 chip" or "3 panel" system to avoid color wheel/rainbow issues.
* Want something to avoid "screen door" (will 11HT have staggered pixels? dILA would be fine because of good coverage area).
* Want to avoid CRT because of calibration, burn-in and flicker (60hz HDTV refresh) issues.
Overall cost will be a consideration, but bulb life/cost is not a main factor as it will not be used heavily.
Any ideas/suggestions?
(I wish 1920x1080 dILA was here now and cheap!)
The projector will only be used for 16:9 material.
Either 1080i HDTV from a HiPix card (main use)
or some anamorphic DVDs coming from a Radeon / PowerDVD combo.
I guess the situation I have in mind would be like so:
* smallish, darkened room (dark walls, dark ceiling, controlled lighting).
* audience of 2-4 people about 8 feet from the screen.
* Never forced to compete with daylight or bright room lighting.
* Want RGB input capability (so Radeon can drive it).
* Want a "3 chip" or "3 panel" system to avoid color wheel/rainbow issues.
* Want something to avoid "screen door" (will 11HT have staggered pixels? dILA would be fine because of good coverage area).
* Want to avoid CRT because of calibration, burn-in and flicker (60hz HDTV refresh) issues.
Overall cost will be a consideration, but bulb life/cost is not a main factor as it will not be used heavily.
Any ideas/suggestions?
(I wish 1920x1080 dILA was here now and cheap!)