Projector -- For Home Entertainement

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M8es ..

It was on back of my mind for longtime. Probably it is time for going in for 1 @ Home with some good market watch. :cool2:

Problem Area: 1. I dont know much about it. And this is a niche area. Mostly not available like any other computer products for demo in shops /malls etc. Very Few Distributors .. mostly piece is made available once you confirm the order.
2. What all MIN specifications to lock in for? other than

a. contrast ratio
b. lamp brightness
c. various supported input like TV/RCB/HDMI etc
d. min resolution supported. (Most of thenm support 1024X768 now).

I have already gone through quite few articles, recent review of projectors by Digit.

I am requesting all sort of i/p from you may it be technical watch out/alerts,prices,where to buy, what to avoid,what is min (like good daylight support) etc.. etc. whatever you feel like anybody should know before spending arnd 30-50K in projector.
May be if you have similar interest, we can initiate a go. :eek:hyeah:

PS: Projectors have come a long way unlike old days. They are really good option over LCD/TFT for movies/games etc for large screen. Nways this is not point of discussion here.
 
salluks said:
y don't u just build one?

there's a guide on TE
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I have gone through that link. It is a good idea.

But i will prefer .. one .. available in market ... neat and clean but expensive :no:
 
idea said:
I have gone through that link. It is a good idea.

But i will prefer .. one .. available in market ... neat and clean but expensive :no:
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wont work man. Simple because of budget issues. 30-50k projectors are ONLY good for displaying Ppts and stuff. Not for normal use, including movies etc. + color reproduction isnt very good either. For really good ones you can use for multi-media purpose etc, be prepared to shell out double that amount or more.

A bigger monitor/LCD TV is actually a better idea. You can pick up like a 40" in 50k :p
 
Hi ,

Since I Only Come To Te Now i am Free Sometimes at Home ,I got Myself a Really Tiny Portable One From Benq I sit on My dining Table And Project The Screen Of The Laptop on The Wall Infront ,I Learn PCB designing On Eagle Over It .the Electronic Cirsuits Are Just OOOOOOOO AAAAAAAAA Ouch i Love It
 
Optoma HD65 is the best out there around 50-60K. Below that, its not worth buying. Get a TV instead. If you can import, look at the mitsubishi HC series projectors.
 
Thanks a lot for revert m8es.

techie_007 said:
wont work man. Simple because of budget issues. 30-50k projectors are ONLY good for displaying Ppts and stuff. Not for normal use, including movies etc. + color reproduction isnt very good either. For really good ones you can use for multi-media purpose etc, be prepared to shell out double that amount or more.

A bigger monitor/LCD TV is actually a better idea. You can pick up like a 40" in 50k :p
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You might be right. As it is a one time investment, budget is pretty flexible considering fact that projector can provide output size way bigger than lcd panel avai;ab;e @ sensible cost.

Amarbir[Chandigarh] said:
Hi ,
Since I Only Come To Te Now i am Free Sometimes at Home ,I got Myself a Really Tiny Portable One From Benq I sit on My dining Table And Project The Screen Of The Laptop on The Wall Infront ,I Learn PCB designing On Eagle Over It .the Electronic Cirsuits Are Just OOOOOOOO AAAAAAAAA Ouch i Love It
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sirji .. please give some more info ... as in model,quality,daylight projection quality, etc ...couple of snaps would say it all ....

Chaos said:
Optoma HD65 is the best out there around 50-60K. Below that, its not worth buying. Get a TV instead. If you can import, look at the mitsubishi HC series projectors.
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I have checked out few on ebay..BenQ,Sony,NEC ranging from 35000 0nwards having 2200 lumens,even with HDMI i/p etc.. but as Techie_007 rightly said .. they might be good at presentations and not for multimedia .. worst thing --> no demo available....

Hence i need all possible help i can get here...:(
 
Even on the expensive ones, colors etc ARE a problem. You will need to go significantly higher and I dont think you can still match an LCD in picture quality. Keep it in mind. For once in a while outdoor/cricket match use, its one thing, for regular movie viewing etc, its quite another
 
you will have to keep the curtains closed like almost everytime you want to use it.

my office has an expensive one and its too light if windows are not closed by curtains. also gets a blue shift sometimes. dont ask abt model no etc. no access to the conference room. :p
 
For that much (~20-25k), you can build a Full HD projector yourself.
Its not that difficult especially if you are interested in DIY Stuff....
 
techie_007 said:
Even on the expensive ones, colors etc ARE a problem. You will need to go significantly higher and I dont think you can still match an LCD in picture quality. Keep it in mind. For once in a while outdoor/cricket match use, its one thing, for regular movie viewing etc, its quite another
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You are right. They Cant Beat quality produced By LCD. But considering big size output.. some compromise is expected.

rishabh.asthana said:
also look for the lamp life...i was about to buy one but gave up after searching the net for lamp life and cost of replacement :(
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Right. Generally it is arnd 1000 hrs. Life also depends upon ... Brightness we use during day to day uses...

6pack said:
you will have to keep the curtains closed like almost everytime you want to use it.

my office has an expensive one and its too light if windows are not closed by curtains. also gets a blue shift sometimes. dont ask abt model no etc. no access to the conference room. :p
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Thanks for input. The one we use in our office is pretty OK during day. it is a sony make. But curtains are a good idea.

ballistic said:
For that much (~20-25k), you can build a Full HD projector yourself.

Its not that difficult especially if you are interested in DIY Stuff....
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True. But i am looking for compact stuff. Something anybody in my family can use .. in my absence ..

Very Good Efforts by u .. already gone through your thread.. impressive...

http://www.techenclave.com/guides-and-tutorials/guide-building-100-inch-lcd-projector-123814.html

It would be great if you can make one for me..... at least The Projection lens (Triplet) .. . is available in Pune :)
 
Ok Found This one !!

eBay India: BENQ MP511+ PROJECTOR BRAND NEW MP511 +WARRANTY (item 330300452566 end time 16-Jan-2009 11:53:00 IST) H_DefaultDomain_203?hash=item330300452566&_trksid= p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A1|65%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A 1308



For 28800/- Shipped.

Also Resolution Support 640 x 480 to 1280 x 1024

Brightness 2100 ANSI Lumens

ONE YEAR DEALER WARRANTY

ur views please ...

Other Option:

http://cgi.ebay.in/SONY-VPL-EX5-2100-ANSI-LUMENS-LCD-PROJECTOR-WARRANTY_W0QQitemZ330300452654QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_203?hash=item330300452654&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1308

Contrast Max. 900:1

Rated Best Buy By DIGIT July 2008

Resolution RGB 1024 x 768 pixels

ONE YEAR DEALER WARRANTY

Shipped:41,900.00
 
idea said:
Ok Found This one !!

eBay India: BENQ MP511+ PROJECTOR BRAND NEW MP511 +WARRANTY (item 330300452566 end time 16-Jan-2009 11:53:00 IST) H_DefaultDomain_203?hash=item330300452566&_trksid= p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A1|65%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A 1308



For 28800/- Shipped.

Also Resolution Support 640 x 480 to 1280 x 1024

Brightness 2100 ANSI Lumens

ONE YEAR DEALER WARRANTY

ur views please ...
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But how good will be unknown dealers warranty and his infrastructure for that? In view of the Rashi warranty for the reputed Asus products, for etc!
 
idea said:
M8es ..

It was on back of my mind for longtime. Probably it is time for going in for 1 @ Home with some good market watch. :cool2:

Problem Area: 1. I dont know much about it. And this is a niche area. Mostly not available like any other computer products for demo in shops /malls etc. Very Few Distributors .. mostly piece is made available once you confirm the order.
2. What all MIN specifications to lock in for? other than

a. contrast ratio
b. lamp brightness
c. various supported input like TV/RCB/HDMI etc
d. min resolution supported. (Most of thenm support 1024X768 now).

I have already gone through quite few articles, recent review of projectors by Digit.

I am requesting all sort of i/p from you may it be technical watch out/alerts,prices,where to buy, what to avoid,what is min (like good daylight support) etc.. etc. whatever you feel like anybody should know before spending arnd 30-50K in projector.
May be if you have similar interest, we can initiate a go. :eek:hyeah:

PS: Projectors have come a long way unlike old days. They are really good option over LCD/TFT for movies/games etc for large screen. Nways this is not point of discussion here.
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For the home, you should consider 720P or 1080P projectors. However, I would imagine they are not quite in your budget, but prices have come down considerably in the last few years. I would recommend Panasonic as a brand and I've heard great things about the PT-AX200U in terms of it's brightness. Have a look at Projector Central for recommendations.

However, I am clueless about India prices
 
Thanks for i/p m8s. As i said i need all info i can get....

Found couple of more deals...

Dell 1209S (2500ANSI SVGA) 35000/+Tax(12.5%)

Warranty 3years, lamp warranty 3000hours or 1 Year.
Dell 1409X (2500ANSI XGA) 44000/+Tax(12.5%) -- Best Bet !!

Warranty 3years, lamp warranty 3000hours or 3 Year.

CC 2% extra.

Good Part: 3 yr Dell warrenty and lamp warrenty for 3000 hrs which is thrice as that of sony. .. though looks of Dell are not that great. But review seems to be fine .,...

Can somebody here help me with Dell Discount??
 
I have contected dell for quote.

Dell 1209S (2500ANSI SVGA) 45000. all inclusive

Warranty 3years, lamp warranty 3000hours or 1 Year.

Dell 1409X (2500ANSI XGA) 55000/ all inclusive

This is way too much than delhi seller is offering.

Delhi seller is also offering 3 yr warrenty from Dell ?

Not able to guess .. why this huge price difference?
 
idea said:
I have contected dell for quote.

Dell 1209S (2500ANSI SVGA) 45000. all inclusive

Warranty 3years, lamp warranty 3000hours or 1 Year.

Dell 1409X (2500ANSI XGA) 55000/ all inclusive

This is way too much than delhi seller is offering.

Delhi seller is also offering 3 yr warrenty from Dell ?

Not able to guess .. why this huge price difference?
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That happens. Many times you can get better deals from dealers than from dell themselves :p Usually the rep you talk to also decides wat to price the product at for you :p
 
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