Ok So I got a new T.V.

[Brian MP5T]

Our new place is similar to the old one except the house is about 20 Feet longer, so the basement is 20 Feet Longer Too!


More room the the Porsche engine and stuff in general.

We picked up a LCD Projector and a screen to be used as a T.V.

It's HDTV ready with 1024x768 Res at 2000 Lumens. I'm hoping for a image size of approx 90 - 100" which should rock for movies and PS2!


Here is the T.V...

 

[hoindawall]

very cool

 

[Micah]

Yep, I have an Infocus 4805. Not bad for my apartment. Eventually I'll get a house and head over to avsforums before I drop 7k on a decent projector.

For $1000 though, you can get something that is adequate for gaming and dvd playback.

 

[Micah]

which projector did you get?

 

[simmadown]

you mean to tell me you spent money on w new projector, when you could have gone to the land fill/ dump and picked up a 14 inch tube!? Imagine what you could have purchased for your porshe! Shame on you, SHAME ON ALL OF YOU!!!!!!!!

Nice tv tho, i had an old projector, until my best friend decided that dropping it would make it work better.

 

[pb4ugoout]

i would try to get the infocus 5700 over the 4805. the 4805 is a great projector but it will only do 720P with a digital connection and you have to have a dvd player capable of outputting that resolution. The 5700 will do 720P no problem over component. Just gives you more connections options. The 5700 is also a little brighter so the screen doesn't wash out so bad when you turn the lights on a little. You can pick up a 5700 for a pretty reasonable price on ebay. I would much rather have a runco cl-710 but hey, whatever, maybe someday. i would also try to pick up a 16:9 screen vs. that 4:3. or at the very least shrink your picture size down to fit a different aspect ratio.

 

[mazpro]

looks good, I have always wanted a projector that I can hook up my TV and computer to, but they are a little to expensive for me right now.

 

[Brian MP5T]

I got a Toshiba!

 

[Micah]

which one - I wanna dr00l on specs

 

[peepsalot]

This thread is worthless without screenshots

 

[Micah]

i would try to get the infocus 5700 over the 4805. the 4805 is a great projector but it will only do 720P with a digital connection and you have to have a dvd player capable of outputting that resolution. The 5700 will do 720P no problem over component. Just gives you more connections options. The 5700 is also a little brighter so the screen doesn't wash out so bad when you turn the lights on a little. You can pick up a 5700 for a pretty reasonable price on ebay. I would much rather have a runco cl-710 but hey, whatever, maybe someday. i would also try to pick up a 16:9 screen vs. that 4:3. or at the very least shrink your picture size down to fit a different aspect ratio.

The 4805 is best suited for 480p, anything else requires conversion or "pull-down" which while it looks fine visually is actually degrading the image pretty bad. I'm using it with one of my modded x-box's (thanks warrier04!) and a divx/xvid enabled dvd player (Phillips DVP642).

I have an HDTV cable box hooked up to the projector - and it looks good, but I've also seen what true 1080p looks like at a tech demo - can't wait until I can afford to set it up at home.

 

[fkmp5]

how often do you have to replace the bulb on a front projector like that, and how much do they run? (the bulbs?).. I drool over the DLP projectors like that...

 

[Brian MP5T]

Toshiba TDP-T40U Mobile Projector

Crisp and Bright
The Toshiba TDP-T40U mobile projector is ideal for presenters who demand quality and portability without sacrificing performance. Toshiba's new projector features 1,800 ANSI lumens, XGA 1024 x 768 resolution and a razor-sharp contrast ratio of 2000:1 to deliver bright, crisp images.

The feature-rich TDP-T40U includes a host of multimedia capabilities and connectivity options such as composite, component and S-video inputs, audio in/out capabilities, and a special monitor output connector that allows users to view presentations from an external display in addition to what is projected on the screen. Ready to use out of the box, Toshibas TDP-T40U mobile projector includes features such as one-touch auto setup and a fully loaded remote for stress-free, professional presentations. At only 6.6 pounds, the TDP-T40U is perfect for mobile professionals, educators, corporate customers and small-to-medium businesses. Just plug the unit in, and youre ready to go.

Box Contents:Remote Control with Batteries, IR Receiver, Power Cord, RGB Cable, CD-ROM, User's Manual, and Soft Carrying Bag.


Limted Warranty: 2 years parts and labor, 90 day warranty on lamps.

 

[Brian MP5T]

how often do you have to replace the bulb on a front projector like that, and how much do they run? (the bulbs?).. I drool over the DLP projectors like that...

I believe 50,000 Hr, so like 25,000 Movies. The bulbs are $300.00 but on Ebay I have seen em for $100.00