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Digipimp · 06-05-2004, 12:26 PM

have you used it during the day in a room that's not dark and how well can you see it on a white background?

i noticed the X1 was 1100 lumens and the new X2 is 1600 and even new i think at the best deals i can find it's at most a price difference of $200 to get the X2. so more lumens is better especially for a daylight image.

stev0 · 06-05-2004, 12:27 PM

I wouldn't use it for a daylight image anyways... the darkest blacks are only as dark as your wall. So if you're getting a projector, i wouldn't worry too much about the daylight proformance.

Digipimp · 06-05-2004, 12:29 PM

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Originally posted by stev0
I wouldn't use it for a daylight image anyways... the darkest blacks are only as dark as your wall. So if you're getting a projector, i wouldn't worry too much about the daylight proformance.

with a good quality projector that's not true. they do good daylight images these days, just like a tv nearly.

strobi · 06-05-2004, 12:36 PM

The X1 really sucks. Don't think about watching if you aren't in a dark room. Oh and more lumens is always good -> this way you can lower the lumen amount and get more contrast. Running a 1600 lumen projector and half its lumen output will double his contrast (sort of... long story). I would reccomend spending at least 4 grand for a decent projector. Sony has a few priced around 4K (DLP) and the diffrence is mindblowing.

strobi · 06-05-2004, 12:38 PM

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Originally posted by Digipimp
with a good quality projector that's not true. they do good daylight images these days, just like a tv nearly.

True, but they cost around 25 grand for a nice dark black during daylight. So don't think about watching during daylight if you don't have deep pockets. (I own a Barco Cine 7 priced at 20000$ (but bought it second hand))

Digipimp · 06-05-2004, 12:40 PM

shit i just want one for my office to play my ps2 on while i'm at the computer, so i figured the x2 was perfect. the office isn't bright but it's not totally dark except at night.

i just wanted to sit at my desk and play ps2 on a 100 inch screen

pubenemy · 06-05-2004, 01:10 PM

Yea my x1 is barely watchable during daytime at that size. I have normal blinds on the windows and with them closed its just barely watchable. If I got some good blackout shades or curtains itd be much better.

SoundMan · 06-05-2004, 02:03 PM

i have an InFocus that has 2500 lumans.

just draw the blinds and works fine..

06-05-2004, 12:26 PM	#1
Digipimp BP4L OT DL Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: BP4L Swap Meet Posts: 13,481	hey you guys with the InFocus X1 have you used it during the day in a room that's not dark and how well can you see it on a white background? i noticed the X1 was 1100 lumens and the new X2 is 1600 and even new i think at the best deals i can find it's at most a price difference of $200 to get the X2. so more lumens is better especially for a daylight image. __________________ Still Hosting at Webair and You Should Be Too

06-05-2004, 12:40 PM	#6
Digipimp BP4L OT DL Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: BP4L Swap Meet Posts: 13,481	shit i just want one for my office to play my ps2 on while i'm at the computer, so i figured the x2 was perfect. the office isn't bright but it's not totally dark except at night. i just wanted to sit at my desk and play ps2 on a 100 inch screen __________________ Still Hosting at Webair and You Should Be Too

06-05-2004, 01:10 PM	#7
pubenemy Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: SW FL Posts: 990	Yea my x1 is barely watchable during daytime at that size. I have normal blinds on the windows and with them closed its just barely watchable. If I got some good blackout shades or curtains itd be much better. __________________ ICQ: 22-920-445 Aim: OGpubenemy

06-05-2004, 12:27 PM	#2
stev0 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 6,801	I wouldn't use it for a daylight image anyways... the darkest blacks are only as dark as your wall. So if you're getting a projector, i wouldn't worry too much about the daylight proformance.

06-05-2004, 12:36 PM	#4
strobi Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 7,383	The X1 really sucks. Don't think about watching if you aren't in a dark room. Oh and more lumens is always good -> this way you can lower the lumen amount and get more contrast. Running a 1600 lumen projector and half its lumen output will double his contrast (sort of... long story). I would reccomend spending at least 4 grand for a decent projector. Sony has a few priced around 4K (DLP) and the diffrence is mindblowing.

06-05-2004, 02:03 PM	#8
SoundMan So Fucking Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MidWest Posts: 3,471	i have an InFocus that has 2500 lumans. just draw the blinds and works fine..