Comments | amanda_mae: The next generation of Gigantic TV's? Projectors!

amanda_mae

The next generation of Gigantic TV's? Projectors!

Jan 04, 2008 10:57

Why isn't everyone using projector technology? Haven just got a projector for gaming, movie watching, and general A/V use, and it's brilliantly simple! The projector is tiny and light, it automatically searches for the signal you want (no silly clicking through imputs with the remote on the TV) the screen can be as large as you like, assuming you ( Read more... )

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tim_dodge January 4 2008, 16:34:10 UTC

Aren't the bulbs kind of expensive? That might be a reason.

sweetbastet January 4 2008, 16:59:09 UTC

ha! totally what i was goign ot say. also, lack of aforementioned wall, or good positioning opposite it.

I was absolutely thrilled to read through haven's event calendar! why does frederick have to be so far away? and why does the leather jack class have to be while tim and i are in NYC?? you must have it again!

amanda_mae January 4 2008, 17:16:28 UTC

Ha! Sounds good! Leave a comment on the site so the boys know :)

ammre January 4 2008, 20:00:44 UTC

Just wait till you blow a bulb. I worked with a projector once int he student center, 6k for the projector 1k for the replacement bulb and guy who can replace it.

ammre January 4 2008, 20:01:32 UTC

oh, another fun part, when it's been on too long and over heats, or it may have an automatic shut off that magically flips it off while you're playing.

amanda_mae January 4 2008, 20:50:59 UTC

My goodness! The guys knew about the bulb problem, and chose a model that doesn't have terribly expensive bulbs, but the auto shut-off could be a pain!

odogonefishin January 5 2008, 14:55:31 UTC

Also, having sold these... the auto signal search can become terribly fickle

lightmikey January 6 2008, 02:25:35 UTC

Believe it or not, there are entire companies that make a living renting them out and setting them up for corporate meetings.

And really, the main reasons that projection hasn't overtaken giant LCD/plasma monitors are the drawbacks that you're listed, plus the fact that most living rooms don't have/aren't willing to commit the space needed by the projector to produce a large image. But mainly, having the sun drown out your projector television makes for a less than enjoyable experience.