Projector VS some other type of HDTV

Thanks to Chadnliz for the detailed info on the use of pojectors. It is also valuable to read about the experiences of others. However, having read his post, I am now satisfied that I definitely do not want to have one, although that may not have been his intention! :)

Hey its better to know if its right for you and avoid a mistake and expense then to blindly tell everyone its the best way to go.......I love Projectors for a dedicated AV room but have other options in other rooms and they are not suited for everyone in every case.

I just bought my first pj and would not go back to a TV.I bought the new Sony model VPL-HW10 1080PJ which has a high lumen output and can project a 150 inch diagonal picture. Once you get a pj, there's no going back.

I went a step further and purchased an adapter from gutwire through www.uhfmag.com that lets you attach an aftermarket powercord to your blueray player for even a better picture.

Check out www.projectorcentral.com for pj reviews

I agree Moon, I cant see not having a PJ from here on out but some situations just are not right for them, I dont use mine daily maybe once a week or so but its like a treat for us to go downstairs for a movie, almost like a date sometimes. I know it sounds goofy but its true.

>Apart from the fact a projector gives a much bigger picture, is there any reason to purchase one over LCD or plasma HDTV?

That's precisely the point. It's not possible to get a theatrical sense of immersion from a one-piece consumer television that costs less than a nice German car at seating distances beyond what you have in a small living room.

By 9 feet you want an 80" diagonal screen, 11' 100", 13' 120", etc. and this is on the small side for scope films even with decent DVD transfers.

>The 'knock' on projectors is that they don't provide the crisp type of picture one can get with a LCD or Plasma HDTV, any thoughts or comments will be appreciated.

At the same subtended field of vision the picture is no less sharp. 720p matches what you get on many 35mm release prints you see in a theater and 1080p beats it. That's fine.