Beginning projector...

A couple of years ago I owned the 14k Sim2. I had a 92",$3500 screen. A big investment. I did the motor, "pull-down" in front of the tv. At that time I had an older standard def. tv. Then I upgraded the tv. to a JVC hdila; A 5k-job.---What a piece of crap that was. Then I took another step,up.--Got the Mits. 9" crt 65" model. Then I could see just what Black Level is all about. Black Level was good on the Sim2 but not in the same league as the Mits. Sure, I know thin is in but until I see a "better than mine" thin one, I'll stay "over-weight but happy".

New question, can projector be used as a regular tv, as in bulb life and dependability? How about room lighting?

Why not watch a real fotball teAm,,,,GO BUCKEYES! :)?

Jamesw20

I would only consider front projection to achieve a 16:9 screen size of near 100" diagonal, and every such projection system I've seen suffers when ambient light is above very dim. Think about the last time you were in a movie theater.

Bulb life is a matter of money and inconvenience. If you're willing to buy and change a couple hundred dollar bulb a few times a year, then bulb life may not be an issue.

db

There is a huge buzz about the new Panasonic PT AX100U front projector on avsforum right now. It is extremely bright and designed to make some ambient light acceptable.

It has a feature that will automatically adjust the brightness of the pic as the light changes in the room.

Go read the reviews at projectorcentral and audioholics and prepare to salivate.

I'm ever so tempted to plop one of these on my coffee table and throw an 80" pic on the wall from 10 feet.

Check it out.