Home Theater Buffs? I am thinking about getting this projector - GoFuckYourself.com

Jace · 09-06-2007, 10:34 PM

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 · 09-06-2007, 10:38 PM

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

Sly · 09-06-2007, 10:48 PM

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.

ProjectNaked · 09-06-2007, 11:14 PM

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+)

clicker · 09-06-2007, 11:19 PM

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.

clicker · 09-06-2007, 11:22 PM

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

09-06-2007, 10:34 PM	#1
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	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

09-06-2007, 10:38 PM	#2
S P A N N O W Everywhere You Wanna Be! Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 11,941	Considering you want it specifically for outdoor use I would recommend one with much higher lumens than 1200. __________________ Ambush

09-06-2007, 10:48 PM	#3
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,349	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.

09-06-2007, 11:14 PM	#4
ProjectNaked Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Detroit Areola Posts: 4,309	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+)

09-06-2007, 11:19 PM	#5
clicker Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virtual Posts: 1,113	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.

09-06-2007, 11:22 PM	#6
clicker Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virtual Posts: 1,113	I believe these guys sell the most projects in volume in the country...http://www.projectorpeople.com