Home Theater Buffs? I am thinking about getting this projector

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • Jace
    FBOP Class Of 2013
    • Jan 2004
    • 35562

    #1

    Home Theater Buffs? I am thinking about getting this projector

    I wanna start watching movies in my backyard with friends and am looking at projectors, I have about $600-700 to spend on one, so I was thinking about getting something used, but then I saw this

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Epson-Moviemate-...QQcmdZViewItem

    anyone ever used this model?

    it got a pretty good review here:
    http://www.projectorreviews.com/epso...-30s/index.php
  • S P A N N O W
    Everywhere You Wanna Be!
    • Mar 2004
    • 11941

    #2
    Considering you want it specifically for outdoor use I would recommend one with much higher lumens than 1200.

    Comment

    • Sly
      Let's do some business!
      • Sep 2004
      • 31377

      #3
      For outdoor use I'm almost betting that you would want something specifically for that purpose, otherwise I'm really wondering about the brightness and clarity. Don't know much about projectors though.
      Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted

      Windows VPS now available
      Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc.
      Click here for more details.

      Comment

      • ProjectNaked
        Confirmed User
        • Jul 2004
        • 4309

        #4
        I have 2 InFocus IN26 projectors. My screens are only 8ft but they go up to 25ft. 1700 lumens, 2 AV inputs, VGA input, USB input, and more. Very nice units - you should be able to get them for around $600-$700 on ebay. These also come with a 3000 hour lamp as most others are only 2000. The replacment lamp is only around $250 also, (most others are $350+)

        Comment

        • clicker
          Confirmed User
          • Jun 2006
          • 1113

          #5
          I glanced at it briefly but did not see the resolution. You may want to drop a little more $ on one to get the quality imho. The lumens wont be much of a factor outdoors at night as the pixel count. The combo is ok but more importantly you will want to get the best video quality. See a demo of the projector you want in the environment closest mathcing yours if possible.

          Comment

          • clicker
            Confirmed User
            • Jun 2006
            • 1113

            #6
            I believe these guys sell the most projects in volume in the country...http://www.projectorpeople.com

            Comment

            Working...