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Thread ID: 87444 2008-02-21 08:30:00 A Gamer's Decision. CaptainVincent (76) Press F1
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642411 2008-02-21 08:30:00 Hi guys. I have $800 right now and I need a HD-TV or A projector for my gaming needs. See heres the problem. For that much I can either save up a little bit for a 32 inch 720p HD-TV or get an HDMI LCD Projector (800x600 native resolution) which is hd-ready. The bulb for this projector is only around $30USD to replace and lasts 6000-8000 hours.

I was thinking, I would like a crisp 1280x720 for my games, but then I thought, Is 800x600 that terrible? I'm sure the projector does some sort of upscaling since it's HD-Ready. I could also have a nice 100 inch screen =)

There are the projectors specs =)

FEATURES:
* Model: HP-035
* Native Resolution: VGA HD (HDMI)
* Brightness: 1600 Lumens
* Lamp: 175 W 6,000 - 8,000 hours
* Contrast Ratio: 800:1
* Input Ports: TV, AV, VGA, S-VIDEO, SGA, XGA, HD TV Function
* Format Ratio: 4:3 16:9 switchable
* Projection Size: 38" - 150" +
* Power: 110/220/230/240 Volts --> We send you your country's standard plug and voltage
* Video System: PAL/NTSC/SECAM
* Keystone Correction: +/-15 degrees
* 1 year warranty for projector, 3 months bulb warranty

INCLUSIONS:
* Remote control with batteries
* Power cord
* RCA Cable (Video/Audio Composite)
* VGA Cable (for PC or Laptop)
* Lens Cloth Cleaner
* Mounting Brackets
* FREE spare lamp

All of you're opinions count and I would really appreciate them =)

Thanks heaps.
CaptainVincent (76)
642412 2008-02-21 08:33:00 The projector will do downscaling, Not upscaling.

Dont be sucked in my marketing spin.HD ready means nothing.
Metla (12)
642413 2008-02-21 08:43:00 So it will be worse than 800x600? CaptainVincent (76)
642414 2008-02-21 08:57:00 no, It just means it will downscale a higher res signal into 800x600. (in reference to HD ready)

If you play a movie of lower resolution then 800x600 it will display at whatever resolution its encoded in, To blow it up to fullscreen it just streches the image rather then upscale it.
Metla (12)
642415 2008-02-21 09:14:00 800x600 is pretty decent though right......Right???? XD CaptainVincent (76)
642416 2008-02-21 09:20:00 Depends.

My projector is one of the greatest things I have ever owned, I built a room around the sucker, Threw in a monster stereo and a lazyboy, Watching movies and playing games are taken to a level that I have never seen matched.

But games do lack a far amount of detail copmpared to a purpose built PC screen.


fwiw, Im typing this post from my "home theatre"....
Metla (12)
642417 2008-02-21 09:23:00 Yeah, I think I'd rather have quality vs size than quality killing size. Personally as a projector user, how would you compare the experience of a 32 inch lcd vs a 100 inch 800x600 projector in a pitch black room. CaptainVincent (76)
642418 2008-02-21 09:26:00 According to the seller, the projectors native resolution is 1024x768. CaptainVincent (76)
642419 2008-02-21 09:27:00 My 32" lcd is a joke compared to my projector.

Though I have me projector displaying from the floor to the roof, :thumbs: It rocks.
Metla (12)
642420 2008-02-21 09:33:00 Haha thanks, But what about "this" projector, which I now found out can display up to 1024x768 pixels. I guess if I use VGA cable for my 360 at 1024x768 I won't be losing any visual quality at all? CaptainVincent (76)
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