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Can you comment on the image quality of that vs. a modern LCD TV? I'm looking to add a TV, large computer monitor, or similar to our living room for PC gaming,

Can you comment on the image quality of that vs. a modern LCD TV? I'm looking to add a TV, large computer monitor, or similar to our living room for PC gaming, XBox gaming, and movies. I assumed that a projector would be washed out whenever the room's lights were on. Which would be a hassle for people who wanted to be in the living room at the time but were doing other activities.

52-6F-62 7y ago
I'd recommend this route instead. Holy hell these things looked good. Could still suffer from glare, but they were really rich in tone. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-Elite-Kuro-PRO-150FD-60-1080p-Plasma-HDTV-TV-w-Remote-Stand-Speakers/113996942374?epid=18034082205&hash=item1a8abf4c26:g:miMAAOSwHIBd5BTN https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-Elite-Kuro-PRO-150FD-60-108... That thing used to be 7000+ CAD. Even more when they first came out. In between legs at school I sold them in Calgary.
themattress 7y ago
I’ve been using a projector as my only tv for years, and even during the daytime it’s still usable. It definitely is better in the dark, but usually I don’t even close my blinds during the day. I’ve had to replace the bulb once in about 4 years. Or rather the timer went off to warn me and I replaced it — bulb was still working though. New lamp was fairly cheap too IIRC, $40, maybe less? And I can take it with me, or outside in my backyard for a movie night. I probably won’t ever go back to smart or dumb tvs
emptybottle 7y ago
It's apples to oranges in my opinion, since it's a comparison between 50" and 150" at the same resolution. What advantage the TV may have in pixel sharpness a good projector more than makes up for in size and field of view. I went with an Epson 1060 (which is a fairly budget option) and it's freaking awesome. I was afraid it would be dim in full sunlight, but it's not a problem at all. My screen is next to two windows and even in full daylight with the lights on it is super bright and visible even while in eco mode (which is dimmer than regular mode). Fully replaced my TV and at a much much lower price point than the biggest possible LCD. Also, replacement bulbs are ~$60 bucks and I have yet to replace one after ~2 years. Added bonus is the option to install a powered retractable screen, which make the TV all but disappear from the room when not in use.
Phillips126 7y ago
Last year I picked up a projector to put in our bedroom for movie viewing and gaming. One thing you want to consider if gaming is important to you is the latency of the projector. I ended up going with an Optoma GT1080[0] because I wanted something that was short throw for my layout and the latency (16ms) is quite good. Modern TV's are typically around 10ms to put that in perspective. When the room is dark it's absolutely amazing, like being at the movies. When lights are on it is quite washed out. Still usable but not as enjoyable. Since the projector sits in my bedroom it's not much of an issue to always have the lights off but in a living room I can see that being a hassle. Once you get the projector and screen (they do make a difference) I could have gotten several (cheaper) modern TV's but the experience of the projector is what I love. One thing as a new buyer I wish I knew was how much heat projectors can generate. My bedroom is fairly small and this thing can really heat the room up to sometimes an uncomfortable level after long viewing sessions. [0] https://www.optoma.com/us/product/gt1080darbee/# https://www.optoma.com/us/product/gt1080darbee/#
mensetmanusman 7y ago
I’m not at the stage where our family has a nice one. Kids don’t care if quality is bad :) It is fun having a >100” screen with a laser projector. I haven’t seen any of the new ones in person, but plan to get one some day.
mensetmanusman 7y ago
Use retroreflective projection screens and they are ridiculously bright... (May have to turn down the laser projector brightness...)

52-6F-62 7y ago

I'd recommend this route instead. Holy hell these things looked good. Could still suffer from glare, but they were really rich in tone. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-Elite-Kuro-PRO-150FD-60-1080p-Plasma-HDTV-TV-w-Remote-Stand-Speakers/113996942374?epid=18034082205&hash=item1a8abf4c26:g:miMAAOSwHIBd5BTN https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pioneer-Elite-Kuro-PRO-150FD-60-108... That thing used to be 7000+ CAD. Even more when they first came out. In between legs at school I sold them in Calgary.

themattress 7y ago

I’ve been using a projector as my only tv for years, and even during the daytime it’s still usable. It definitely is better in the dark, but usually I don’t even close my blinds during the day. I’ve had to replace the bulb once in about 4 years. Or rather the timer went off to warn me and I replaced it — bulb was still working though. New lamp was fairly cheap too IIRC, $40, maybe less? And I can take it with me, or outside in my backyard for a movie night. I probably won’t ever go back to smart or dumb tvs

emptybottle 7y ago

It's apples to oranges in my opinion, since it's a comparison between 50" and 150" at the same resolution. What advantage the TV may have in pixel sharpness a good projector more than makes up for in size and field of view. I went with an Epson 1060 (which is a fairly budget option) and it's freaking awesome. I was afraid it would be dim in full sunlight, but it's not a problem at all. My screen is next to two windows and even in full daylight with the lights on it is super bright and visible even while in eco mode (which is dimmer than regular mode). Fully replaced my TV and at a much much lower price point than the biggest possible LCD. Also, replacement bulbs are ~$60 bucks and I have yet to replace one after ~2 years. Added bonus is the option to install a powered retractable screen, which make the TV all but disappear from the room when not in use.

Phillips126 7y ago

Last year I picked up a projector to put in our bedroom for movie viewing and gaming. One thing you want to consider if gaming is important to you is the latency of the projector. I ended up going with an Optoma GT1080[0] because I wanted something that was short throw for my layout and the latency (16ms) is quite good. Modern TV's are typically around 10ms to put that in perspective. When the room is dark it's absolutely amazing, like being at the movies. When lights are on it is quite washed out. Still usable but not as enjoyable. Since the projector sits in my bedroom it's not much of an issue to always have the lights off but in a living room I can see that being a hassle. Once you get the projector and screen (they do make a difference) I could have gotten several (cheaper) modern TV's but the experience of the projector is what I love. One thing as a new buyer I wish I knew was how much heat projectors can generate. My bedroom is fairly small and this thing can really heat the room up to sometimes an uncomfortable level after long viewing sessions. [0] https://www.optoma.com/us/product/gt1080darbee/# https://www.optoma.com/us/product/gt1080darbee/#

mensetmanusman 7y ago

I’m not at the stage where our family has a nice one. Kids don’t care if quality is bad :) It is fun having a >100” screen with a laser projector. I haven’t seen any of the new ones in person, but plan to get one some day.

mensetmanusman 7y ago

Use retroreflective projection screens and they are ridiculously bright... (May have to turn down the laser projector brightness...)