Projector , Screen and stuff - Suggestions please !

[rshri]

When the checked in baggage came, one had a cross mark in chalk( when they pass it through the conveyor system XRay and it shows something that they can figure out easily), I went straight to the red channel and said I would open and show them what was in it. They asked me to tell them what was in it-not to open it-I said some extra booze and some speaker drivers. They just waved me through.

Couldn't you have wiped off the chalk mark?

 

[vj_box]

Couldn't you have wiped off the chalk mark?

I tried doing that in one of the recent trips. They are hard to rub off

 

[raj]

Painting over screens What will people think of next?
On a serious note, I guess this is something which could be tried only on fixed frame screen? Wouldn't paint peel off from pull-down type screens?

I am getting my pull down screen painted. It seems ok so far.

 

[just4kix]

I am getting my pull down screen painted. It seems ok so far.

Who is doing it? How is it done?

 

[raj]

Who is doing it? How is it done?

The painter. I am having my house painted. I asked the painter to do this too.

 

[just4kix]

Isn't that risky? I heard that pull-down screens are painted using first an electrolysis method (for the base) and then top-coat spray-painted for uniformity.

But if that works for you, then what the hell!

Cheers.

 

[raj]

Isn't that risky? I heard that pull-down screens are painted using first an electrolysis method (for the base) and then top-coat spray-painted for uniformity.

But if that works for you, then what the hell!

Cheers.

avsforum threads talk about painting roll down screens too (though only briefly). After reading that I decided to risk my existing screen which I plan to upgrade anyway. The early results are encouraging. I need to do one more coat and then I will see the results to confirm that it is working well.

 

[vinay]

Projector

It is always great if one is getting the projector himself so that reduces the risk of using courier services and the great possibility to save on the customs duty, and needless to say one can demo the range, etc.

Welcome to the thought of bigger the better picture, as some may focus on bigger screens of a movie hall and not realizing the pit falls.

To place the projector on a table, is not good by any standard. If one will not watch more then 3 movies and related a week, then i think it will not be worth a spend and efforts. It is very good to take orders or suggestions from our loved one's as long as they are in the right direction.

I think you should not go for Optama HD20 as this is quite a old model, why not go for the newer models/brands as they are likely to have better technology etc. In general one will always prefer to buy any product of newer model.

V.

Hello there ,

I will be travelling to US next month and planning to buy projector from there .

Bigger and better picture:
I am also planning to place that projector on a coffee table as I would be using it mostly in weekends and only for movies and therefore dont want to keep it connected all the time via cables on floor or wall etc..( strict orders from better half ) .

After spending too much time on our own forums and on other websites I think Optoma's HD20 would suit me ( ?) . I dont want to go for Epson's 8350as it appears its not consistent with the product quality although it is better than HD20 in terms of felxibility and specs.

Please let me know your thoughts on this.

 

[vinay]

Ambient Light

It is very true that a dedicated room to watch movies is the best way to forward, by doing this so many issues are addressed correctly in one shot.

In most of the houses, curtain's prime aim is to protect the sunlight from coming in, so curtains are likely not to be a problem, one can easily watch the movies by drawing them while that is a another story most of the times one will watch movies in evening, as one is at work during the day.

In a living room if speakers are wall mounted, then it could be better, unless one has less visitors etc.

If ambient light is used wisely it will not spoil the picture provided other things are handled well. If one watches movies on a regular basis, some in-direct light is always great.

V.

Please keep in mind, separate enclosed rooms are ideal for Projectors/screens video system. To watch a movie in a Living room, You need to have thick curtains otherwise you can only watch in the nights.

Any amount of ambient light will spoil the picture. Also Keeping the projector on the Coffee table is kind of a hassle here too.
Pandu

 

[vinay]

It is always great to hear the views from someone who has been actually beaming a projector since long.

It is a good idea to use shelf for placing the projector while that is a another story that even if it is mounted on the ceiling, it is just 2/3 small holes being drilled, once one moves out of the place, the holes can easily be handled via cement. In other words whoever rents a flat, often makes a few drills and related to suit their needs, the property owners understand this with great ease.

V.

Having had a projector for over 5 years now, let me pen down some of own thoughts.

I will not recommend keeping the projector on a coffee table. Even if you live in a rented place, you can always fix a shelf high on the wall meant for the PJ. You do not have to ceiling mount it.

 

[vinay]

8350

I am using Epson 8350 since few months, the projector is very good.

The problem is that sometimes the light drops considerably for about a minute, after that it works very well. In view to this i will not recommend this projector.

There are around 6 members who have imported this projector and it seems they are not having any problems and moreover it continues to be top rated projector.

V.

Hi,
Why don't you consider this also as its been rated at par with Epson 8350

HC4000 - DLP Projector - High Definition Home Theater Projector | Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc

1080p SHOOTOUT - Eight 1080p Projectors under $1500

Thanks

 

[sanro]

Hi Vinay ,

Thanks for the suggestions. I am considering not to place projector on the table and also looking at 8350 ( for flexibility ) . I dont see any other highly rated / recommended projector within my budget .

 

[manoj.p]

Re: 8350

The problem is that sometimes the light drops considerably for about a minute, after that it works very well. In view to this i will not recommend this projector.

May be the auto iris acting weird? did you try disengaging the auto-iris just to test?

 

[saurabh459]

Go for epson 8350,has amazing reviews,entry level dlp are no match for this,going for $1070 from electronic expo. good luck

 

[GeorgeO]

I could say similar things about the Optoma HD 20!

 

[just4kix]

The question of LCD vs DLP troubled me a lot in 2005. Finally, I decided to go with the best recommended at that time - Panasonic PT-AE700. I have no reasons to regret after 5+ years (well, only thing I wish now is full HD PJ which was rediculously priced in 2005). I went solely on the reviews, forums, etc. I could not demo the PJ anywhere. In fact, even if I had demo'ed DLP vs. LCD, I may not have known the difference.

There will be always a few 8350 units or some HD-20 units that will be faulty. That does not mean all the apples in the cart are bad. Finally, it comes to how much you can trust the reviews at projectorpeople or projectorcentral. If there is a genuine fault/issue, it will be spoken quite a lot by a lot of people. Remember the axiom - bad news is good news.

 

[rshri]

The question of LCD vs DLP troubled me a lot in 2005. Finally, I decided to go with the best recommended at that time - Panasonic PT-AE700. I have no reasons to regret after 5+ years (well, only thing I wish now is full HD PJ which was rediculously priced in 2005).

I envy you Panasonic PT-AE700E was indeed best of its time.
Frankly, today I can't think of any projector for which I can recommend going for without any iota of doubt.

 

[bungdung91]

Having used projectors since 2002, I've been a big fan. Primarily for the reason that it was the cheapest way to get a big screen!

More recently I've moved to a room with a a lot of ambient light and struggle with my Epson TW 3000 (US equivalent Epson 6100), reasonably similar to the 8350 in discussion here.

And now find myself asking the flat screen vs projector question quite seriously. A 60" plasma can be had for about Rs 1.15lk today, which is about the price you pay for a good projector. Throw in a new bulb over the next two years Rs 15k. Total cost of ownership is at about Rs 1.3lk, making the plasma a cheaper choice, albeit for 20-30" fewer inches.

Guess what, I said wtf and just went with my gut of buying a 60" plasma. Couldn't be happier. The ambient light just kills the perceived light output of a projector. Keep in mind I'm using a screen with a gain of 1, blackout cloth with a matte black frame (custom).

Bottom Line: A projector is great bang for the buck if you are able to control light or it will be your secondary tv. EPSON has been putting out great projectors for the past 3 years now and has succeeded the Panasonic's and Sanyo's of the past. Enjoy!

p.s. I do have a 1.5 year old Epson 6100 with brand new bulb, if somebody would like, PM me

 

[rshri]

Having used projectors since 2002, I've been a big fan. Primarily for the reason that it was the cheapest way to get a big screen!

More recently I've moved to a room with a a lot of ambient light and struggle with my Epson TW 3000 (US equivalent Epson 6100), reasonably similar to the 8350 in discussion here.

And now find myself asking the flat screen vs projector question quite seriously. A 60" plasma can be had for about Rs 1.15lk today, which is about the price you pay for a good projector. Throw in a new bulb over the next two years Rs 15k. Total cost of ownership is at about Rs 1.3lk, making the plasma a cheaper choice, albeit for 20-30" fewer inches.

Guess what, I said wtf and just went with my gut of buying a 60" plasma. Couldn't be happier. The ambient light just kills the perceived light output of a projector. Keep in mind I'm using a screen with a gain of 1, blackout cloth with a matte black frame (custom).

Bottom Line: A projector is great bang for the buck if you are able to control light or it will be your secondary tv. EPSON has been putting out great projectors for the past 3 years now and has succeeded the Panasonic's and Sanyo's of the past. Enjoy!

p.s. I do have a 1.5 year old Epson 6100 with brand new bulb, if somebody would like, PM me

Thanks for letting know of your views on PJ Vs TV! Glad to know of like-minded people here, I thought I was alone

 

[GeorgeO]

Ideally you want the best of both worlds- a flat panel AND a projector.