Anyone out there have a projection TV? I am talking the kind where you have a screen on the wall and across the room mounted on the ceiling there is a projector?

They claim the picture quality is near LCD/Plasma and the screen sizes go up in the 100 inch area for about $2K. they even have technology now that the projector doesn't have to be aligned with the screen. It can be off in a corner and still fit the screen in a perfect rectangle/size.

I don't own one, but I would imagine the bulb could get pricey. I mess with Epson projectors at work, and I beleive they cost a couple hundred bucks to replace. It is nice to play games with life size characters. :yay:

ohohoh, movie night a Petes house :popcorn: Will you have them big cushy chairs all in a row for us too

Anyone out there have a projection TV? I am talking the kind where you have a screen on the wall and across the room mounted on the ceiling there is a projector?

They claim the picture quality is near LCD/Plasma and the screen sizes go up in the 100 inch area for about $2K. they even have technology now that the projector doesn't have to be aligned with the screen. It can be off in a corner and still fit the screen in a perfect rectangle/size.

The biggest that I have seen advertised was 73". The Price was around $4K.

Friend of mine put one in his house. Can't see it during the day unless you close all the blinds.

Friend of mine put one in his house. Can't see it during the day unless you close all the blinds.

How many lumens? I guess it's not in a theatre room or basement?

How many lumens? I guess it's not in a theatre room or basement?
Dunno how many lumens. It's in a regular room like a den.

...one at Ashley furniture recently and my new best friend and I lounged and watched the game while the women shopped. He was a painter, put a projection in his basement and no longer uses his 50-60" rear projectin anymore. Says the picture is AWESOME. What we saw was real good.

I can't find it on their web site and I don't remember the details. My point is that it seems like a viable option from what little I know.

Anyone out there have a projection TV? I am talking the kind where you have a screen on the wall and across the room mounted on the ceiling there is a projector?

They claim the picture quality is near LCD/Plasma and the screen sizes go up in the 100 inch area for about $2K. they even have technology now that the projector doesn't have to be aligned with the screen. It can be off in a corner and still fit the screen in a perfect rectangle/size.
This would be a question for day. :smile:

Where would you put it in your place Pete? Downstairs? :confused:

We use those at work for presentations. Usually hooked up to a laptop, but work great when you slap a DVD in the computer. The better the resolution, the higher the price.

Where would you put it in your place Pete? Downstairs? :confused:
Upstairs, projected on the wall where the humongous, space wasting entertainment center is now.

Upstairs, projected on the wall where the humongous, space wasting entertainment center is now.
So where are you going to put all the stuff that's on the entertainment center?
The way you have it set up now is nice and cozy.

:roflmao: :killingme :lol: :lmao:

Why don't you be our test case Pete. You buy it and tell us if it is worth it or not! That way no one else has to waste their money if the technology isn't worth having. ;)

So where are you going to put all the stuff that's on the entertainment center?
The way you have it set up now is nice and cozy.
Int eh corner out of the way. All that is in there is the surround sound crap.

Why don't you be our test case Pete. You buy it and tell us if it is worth it or not! That way no one else has to waste their money if the technology isn't worth having. ;)
I am not sure I want to risk $1600 as a test bed, but watching football on a 100 inch screen with the TV hanging on the wall does sound good.

Super Bowl Party at Petes house....

Have a friend with a projection TV. You really want to sit back a little from it for the best picture. Think about how close your seating is to that wall. From the sofa it would be okay but the loveseat or chairs...a little iffy.

My buddy has one projecting onto a 10' screen. It's pretty nice, but it's definitely better viewing when it's dark out. I think his is an Optoma.

We had one in the house we rented in NC for our vacation.. We had a "Media Room" that had no windows, and stadium seating. Picture and sound were AWESOME and the picture was as big as you wanted it, in this instance it covered the width of the viewing wall.

Technology has brought the prices of the units down considerably, as well as not needing as much space. You can cover a 9 ft wide wall without having to have the projector 15 feet from the wall. Companies make projecor mounts that retract into your ceiling so there is no sign of anything in your room until you actually want to watch something, and you can be immersed in video games..

I've thought about it a lot, but waiting for someone else to take the plunge to see how it works out, but can say the media room in the NC house was a big hit.

My buddy has one projecting onto a 10' screen. It's pretty nice, but it's definitely better viewing when it's dark out. I think his is an Optoma.
That is what I am wondering. I have windows near that wall. Will sunlight into the room wash out the screen?

The article says over 1000 lumens will not wash out with sunlight and I could put heavier curtains over that window for daytime light issues.

If the projector were mounted on the ceiling there wouldn't be an issue of people walking through the "beam" and goofing the picture either.

That is what I am wondering. I have windows near that wall. Will sunlight into the room wash out the screen?

The article says over 1000 lumens will not wash out with sunlight and I could put heavier curtains over that window for daytime light issues.

If the projector were mounted on the ceiling there wouldn't be an issue of people walking through the "beam" and goofing the picture either.
He has windows all around the room and it's ok during the day. It also helps to have a high quality screen...a white sheet just won't cut it. Apparently, there is also a paint that you can get so that you can project directly onto the wall and get good results.

He has windows all around the room and it's ok during the day. It also helps to have a high quality screen...a white sheet just won't cut it. Apparently, there is also a paint that you can get so that you can project directly onto the wall and get good results.
I read that a screen is almost a neccessity. They are about $200 and even come motorized so it will roll/fold up if you want. the screens have a special surface that helps the picture.

Dear Pete

Last time you were posting trying to decide whether to get something it was the Harley.

Cut to the chase and just tell me when I can come over and watch movies with Boy on your new projection system.

Signed,
Can Read the Writing (or Screen) on the Wall

:lmao:

Dear Pete

Last time you were posting trying to decide whether to get something it was the ATV.

:fixed:

Dear Pete

Last time you were posting trying to decide whether to get something it was the Harley.

Cut to the chase and just tell me when I can come over and watch movies with Boy on your new projection system.

Signed,
Can Read the Writing (or Screen) on the Wall

:lmao:
Actually it was a 4 wheeler for Boy and that is still for sale and I cringe at the raping I am going to take on it.

:fixed:
I was trying to block that from memory so as not to post a "told you so". :lol:

Actually it was a 4 wheeler for Boy and that is still for sale and I cringe at the raping I am going to take on it.
reference post 28. :coffee:

I do recall some kirking about safety but I don't remember anyone saying "don't buy it". :confused:

I do recall some kirking about safety but I don't remember anyone saying "don't buy it". :confused:
Dear Pete:
I do not kirk out about safety
Signed
Bubble Wrap dispenser

Are you talking about a DLP tv?

Are you talking about a DLP tv?
No, he's talking about a front projector...although, there are DLP front projectors.

The article says over 1000 lumens will not wash out with sunlight and I could put heavier curtains over that window for daytime light issues.
:motorizedshades:

Has Julz approved this purchase or research into the purchase? :tap:

No, he's talking about a front projector...although, there are DLP front projectors.

Redskins (Danny) just yanked out all the plasmas in FedEx and upgraded to the DLP televisons. Supposedly, they are the way to go.

:motorizedshades:

Has Julz approved this purchase or research into the purchase? :tap::yorki:

:motorizedshades:

Has Julz approved this purchase or research into the purchase? :tap:
You have the perfect room for one of these. Ooops, let me say the purchaser of your home will have the perfect room for one of these. :whistle:

Go to Best Buy, pick one out, take it home and give it a try. If you don't like it bring it back. :yay:

Redskins (Danny) just yanked out all the plasmas in FedEx and upgraded to the DLP televisons. Supposedly, they are the way to go.
Love mine.

You have the perfect room for one of these. Ooops, let me say the purchaser of your home will have the perfect room for one of these. :whistle:

You must go around peeking in all the single guys' windows. :lol:

You must go around peeking in all the single guys' windows. :lol:
No need to peek in the window of either. I've been in both homes as a guest of the homeowners.

Actually it was a 4 wheeler for Boy and that is still for sale and I cringe at the raping I am going to take on it.

I assume you are selling it because of safety for boy, how old is boy and why do you feel the way you do. I was thinking about getting one for my boy...

I assume you are selling it because of safety for boy, how old is boy and why do you feel the way you do. I was thinking about getting one for my boy...
No I am selling it because after he wanted it and I got it, he decided it wasn't as fun as he thought it would be. It sat in the garage and he would say "I am bored", I would reply "Go ride the 4 wheeler you wanted so bad." He would take 3 laps around the back and park it. "I am bored again" :burning:

Boy is 9 and is really into football. He would rather stiff arm the neighbor kid than ride it so he said he felt bad and it would be ok to sell it to get some of my money back.

No I am selling it because after he wanted it and I got it, he decided it wasn't as fun as he thought it would be. It sat in the garage and he would say "I am bored", I would reply "Go ride the 4 wheeler you wanted so bad." He would take 3 laps around the back and park it. "I am bored again" :burning:

Boy is 9 and is really into football. He would rather stiff arm the neighbor kid than ride it so he said he felt bad and it would be ok to sell it to get some of my money back.


What size, hours ridin, pictures and cost? please :flowers:

Redskins (Danny) just yanked out all the plasmas in FedEx and upgraded to the DLP televisons. Supposedly, they are the way to go.
That's what I have :yay:

Funny that you should post this... We saw one while on vacation in OK - fell in love. Got back were like we'll buy one after the truck sells...needless to say, ordered it Sunday afternoon - truck is still under our ownership. :lol:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=459630&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

We are impressed. As most of you well know - we are in an RV, so there are windows everywhere and impossible to black out. It shows very well on the screen that we made. We bought a styrofm sheet from Lowes, cut it down to fit inside one of our slideouts, covered it with some pure white drapery material bought from JoAnns, pinned it tight - and it looks wonderful. Hubby measured last night and estimate that we have over a 70" tv. It is just slightly grainy, but keep in mind that we are only, maybe, 8 feet away from the screen. :lol: For those into electronics - this website kicks azz. We had never dealt with them before, but was very impressed with quickness of getting the order and the prices. We are now ordering a receiver and some speakers... :banana:

From 30" up to 300" diagonal, at a throw distance of 2.9 to 44.8'

Yep, a 300" diagonal TV would be the bomb-diggity!!

:motorizedshades:

Has Julz approved this purchase or research into the purchase? :tap:
:smack: I am the king of my domain Yorkieboy.







:lmao:

:smack: I am the king of my domain Yorkieboy.







:lmao:
OK, a lunchtime trip to Best Buy left me luke warm to the front projection idea. To get a quality projector is going to be $1,500 to $2,000. Then there is the mounting it to the ceiling, questions about hook ups to my older home theater and the washout from the sunlight through the windows and so on.

After studying and comparing I may have made a decision on a rear projection 56 inch HD ILP form JVC. The viewable angles are great, no blacking out and you move to the side, crystal clear picture, 70lbs.

$1,899 for the TV. $400 for 4 year in home service plan covers cleaning, alignment, mirror calibration-polishing, free in home set up/calibration.

So basically $2400 for to the door service, 4 year in home service, and 56 inches of TV bliss. They also are doing 0% interest until 2010. Typically I would pay cash but hell free money for 3 year? why not :shrug:

OK, a lunchtime trip to Best Buy left me luke warm to the front projection idea. To get a quality projector is going to be $1,500 to $2,000. Then there is the mounting it to the ceiling, questions about hook ups to my older home theater and the washout from the sunlight through the windows and so on.

After studying and comparing I may have made a decision on a rear projection 56 inch HD ILP form JVC. The viewable angles are great, no blacking out and you move to the side, crystal clear picture, 70lbs.

$1,899 for the TV. $400 for 4 year in home service plan covers cleaning, alignment, mirror calibration-polishing, free in home set up/calibration.

So basically $2400 for to the door service, 4 year in home service, and 56 inches of TV bliss. They also are doing 0% interest until 2010. Typically I would pay cash but hell free money for 3 year? why not :shrug:

Tell Boy to get out the blankets. I'll come watch Kingdom of Heaven with him as soon as you get the equipment.

Funny that you should post this... We saw one while on vacation in OK - fell in love. Got back were like we'll buy one after the truck sells...needless to say, ordered it Sunday afternoon - truck is still under our ownership. :lol:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=459630&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

We are impressed. As most of you well know - we are in an RV, so there are windows everywhere and impossible to black out. It shows very well on the screen that we made. We bought a styrofm sheet from Lowes, cut it down to fit inside one of our slideouts, covered it with some pure white drapery material bought from JoAnns, pinned it tight - and it looks wonderful. Hubby measured last night and estimate that we have over a 70" tv. It is just slightly grainy, but keep in mind that we are only, maybe, 8 feet away from the screen. :lol: For those into electronics - this website kicks azz. We had never dealt with them before, but was very impressed with quickness of getting the order and the prices. We are now ordering a receiver and some speakers... :banana:


I love BH!!! You can order stuff in the morning and get it in just under 24 hours. Not bad for 3 to 5 day shipping from NY to MD.

Pete, check out Theater Extreme. Giker just bought a 140" screen, projector, 6 theater style seats, new sofa, love seat, the works basically. They went to his house, measured the room, analyzed it for sound and designed him a system to fit, all for much cheaper than I imagined it would be.

The picture quality was quite impressive. Naturally the first thing that he wants to watch on it is porn. :lol:

They have systems for every budget, and you buy as much or as little as you want, but their systems seemed to be cheaper, and higher quality with a better backing than what is available from best buy and the like. :yay:

I'm considering doing it if I get extended again. I want to move the big screen to the basement, and put teh projection screen over the fireplace. :yay: Eh, it's good to have a dream. :biggrin:

Oh yea, PETE, I have all the brochures and price list and contact info for them if you'd like to see it. I can drop it off this weekend or meet you for lunch one day next week. 'Sup to you. you got my digits.

http://www.theaterxtreme.com/

From 30" up to 300" diagonal, at a throw distance of 2.9 to 44.8'

Yep, a 300" diagonal TV would be the bomb-diggity!!

:yay: exactly! Is it wrong that the theature room is already planned out, but the house isn't? :lol:

$1,899 for the TV. $400 for 4 year in home service plan covers cleaning, alignment, mirror calibration-polishing, free in home set up/calibration.

So BB is setting up everything? :roflmao: Ask day what kind of hack jobs he's fixed thanks to BB.

I love BH!!! You can order stuff in the morning and get it in just under 24 hours. Not bad for 3 to 5 day shipping from NY to MD.
:yeahthat: I've spent thousands of dollars there. In fact, I just ordered something from them yesterday. They usually have pretty competitive prices and great service. :yay:

They usually have pretty competitive prices and great service. :yay:

:yeahthat: Exactly!

So BB is setting up everything? :roflmao: Ask day what kind of hack jobs he's fixed thanks to BB.
Maybe he should have consulted with us before dropping the money at WorstBuy. :lol:

I haven't bought Jack from them. The set up crap basically comes with the TV. I would hook everything up because I got skilzzzzzzzzzzz.

I haven't bought Jack form them. The set up crap basically comes with the TV. I would hook everything up because I got skilzzzzzzzzzzz.
See what day can do on price. He's been known to beat BB's cost on televisions by as much as $1K.

I would hook everything up because I got skilzzzzzzzzzzz.
It's amazing how many people can't figure out how to hook up a TV :dork:

My $.02...

After doing tons of research, I finally decided on a flat-panel LCD HD when I bought my tv this past April. The research paid off...I couldn't be happier with it. :yay:

See what day can do on price. He's been known to beat BB's cost on televisions by as much as $1K.
Cool, 56 inch JVC HD ILA rear projection. :yay:

It's amazing how many people can't figure out how to hook up a TV :dork:
This wouldn't be hard. Take the vid plug out of old TV, plug into new TV. I am using it as a monitor anyway.

My $.02...

After doing tons of research, I finally decided on a flat-panel LCD HD when I bought my tv this past April. The research paid off...I couldn't be happier with it. :yay:
But when you get up in the 42+ size it costs some serious $$

I assume you looked at them at BB? Did they have a Samsung DLP there as well? That's what I have. One of my coworkers has the same size from another manufacturer (can't remember which one or what technology), but his picture blows compared to mine. Oh, and both of us are watching standard DirecTV, so it's definitely the TV.

I assume you looked at them at BB? Did they have a Samsung DLP there as well? That's what I have. One of my coworkers has the same size from another manufacturer (can't remember which one or what technology), but his picture blows compared to mine. Oh, and both of us are watching standard DirecTV, so it's definitely the TV.
They had them all, Sony, Toshiba, JVC and Panasonic. The picture on the JVC was great, screen size great and the fact you didn't have to be directly in front of it was great. You could walk way off the the left or right and it was still great. that is what sold me on the JVC if I do get one.

He has windows all around the room and it's ok during the day. It also helps to have a high quality screen...a white sheet just won't cut it. Apparently, there is also a paint that you can get so that you can project directly onto the wall and get good results.


...the guy I chatted with was a painter and he said you don't need a screen but you do need to have a real nice, even paint job (ripples et al show)

Pete, are you looking for a TV (flat panel) that you can hang on the wall? Do you want a monitor or a TV? Meaning do you want to hear it from the TV or do you have speakers around the room. I can do a 42" Pioneer plasma for a good deal.

Ok, the deed is done. Stopped by Sears on the way home and they had several models. I really liked the picture on the 50 inch Samsung DLP. Right next to it was a 56 inch Toshiba DLP. My livingroom is not that big so I ruled out the 56 inch.

So the guy said he would price match, he went to the internet and checked Best Buy, and the 50 inch Samsung DLP was the same price. He went to Circuit City's web site and it was $1299. He matched Circuit City's price plus 10% of the difference so I got the Samsung 50 inch DLP HDTV for $1270.00

Pick it up Tuesday :dance:

Pete, are you looking for a TV (flat panel) that you can hang on the wall? Do you want a monitor or a TV? Meaning do you want to hear it from the TV or do you have speakers around the room. I can do a 42" Pioneer plasma monitor This is only for the month of Dec.
Thanks but I impulse bought a projection on the way home. :lol:

Ok, the deed is done. Stopped by Sears on the way home and they had several models. I really liked the picture on the 50 inch Samsung DLP. Right next to it was a 56 inch Toshiba DLP. My livingroom is not that big so I ruled out the 56 inch.

So the guy said he would price match, he went to the internet and checked Best Buy, and the 50 inch Samsung DLP was the same price. He went to Circuit City's web site and it was $1299. He matched Circuit City's price plus 10% of the difference so I got the Samsung 50 inch DLP HDTV for $1270.00

Pick it up Tuesday :dance:

LCD or rear projection?

LCD or rear projection?
DLP is a rear projection (or front projection).

Ok, the deed is done. Stopped by Sears on the way home and they had several models. I really liked the picture on the 50 inch Samsung DLP. Right next to it was a 56 inch Toshiba DLP. My livingroom is not that big so I ruled out the 56 inch.

So the guy said he would price match, he went to the internet and checked Best Buy, and the 50 inch Samsung DLP was the same price. He went to Circuit City's web site and it was $1299. He matched Circuit City's price plus 10% of the difference so I got the Samsung 50 inch DLP HDTV for $1270.00

Pick it up Tuesday :dance:

BUY THE SERVICE PLAN. Ask "Flomaster" about the Samsung that he bought from Sears.

BUY THE SERVICE PLAN. Ask "Flomaster" about the Samsung that he bought from Sears.
Was it bad? Consumer Reports rated Samsung high

Was it bad? Consumer Reports rated Samsung high

Yup. It was bad. I don't have the DLP (Projection) ratings, but the Plasma and LCD TV ratings have Samsung among the lowest. Ya never know though dude. Even the highest rated ones have issues...luck of the draw. No problems with my Toshiba though, after 3 years, lots of dust and moving it from corner to corner, to bedroom to porch, while doing work in the LR.

What model did you get, do you know? I'll check the updated ratings online (I have an account) if you want me to.

I approve. :biggrin:

Ratings are high on this model, as are the customer ratings.

Check it out... http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Customer-reviews-for-Samsung-50-DLP-HDTV-HL-S5086W/sem/rpsm/oid/144714/pageno/1/order/D/sortby/1/sortorder/D/rpem/ccd/productDetailReview.do#tabs

Was it bad? Consumer Reports rated Samsung high

Flo bought the 42" model. Soon after, the lamp burnt out. Repair man came and put a new lamp in. Soon after that, he got a Thermal Lamp Error or something. Sears replaced the TV. BUT, he had purchased the Service plan. I don't know what difference that may have made in the repair/replacement of his TV though. You might want to ask some quetsions. The service plans are expensive and frequently go unused, but they can save alot of heartache if you should need it.

Was it bad? Consumer Reports rated Samsung high

Dude, you got to tell how good your TV is. I had the choice of getting a 46" LCD 1080p tv and a 61" DLP 1080p tv. I orginally was going to get the LCD and then I saw turned around and saw XBox 360 demos on a 61" tv. I immediately nutted in my pants and told the sales person I want the bigger rear projection instead. It's coming thursday.

OK, a lunchtime trip to Best Buy left me luke warm to the front projection idea. To get a quality projector is going to be $1,500 to $2,000. Then there is the mounting it to the ceiling, questions about hook ups to my older home theater and the washout from the sunlight through the windows and so on.

After studying and comparing I may have made a decision on a rear projection 56 inch HD ILP form JVC. The viewable angles are great, no blacking out and you move to the side, crystal clear picture, 70lbs.

$1,899 for the TV. $400 for 4 year in home service plan covers cleaning, alignment, mirror calibration-polishing, free in home set up/calibration.

So basically $2400 for to the door service, 4 year in home service, and 56 inches of TV bliss. They also are doing 0% interest until 2010. Typically I would pay cash but hell free money for 3 year? why not :shrug:

Free money is good stuff. Just make sure you pay any amount of money every month on it, anyway. I mean like $5. While you don't have a minimum payment, it looks like a debt on your credit report that hasn't been paid in months and can lower you credit. So, pay something every month. It doesn't matter what. That way it looks like you have paid steady on it. :yay:

Free money is good stuff. Just make sure you pay any amount of money every month on it, anyway. I mean like $5. While you don't have a minimum payment, it looks like a debt on your credit report that hasn't been paid in months and can lower you credit. So, pay something every month. It doesn't matter what. That way it looks like you have paid steady on it. :yay:
:yay: I am not sure if it is 0 payments? I know it is 0% int. I planned on dropping some chunks of cash periodically. I got 0% on my truck too, free money is good. :yay:

USEFUL SLIDE SHOW (http://money.cnn.com/popups/2006/moneymag/gallery.flatpaneltv/index.html?cnn=yes) for those wondering about the difference in television types.

USEFUL SLIDE SHOW (http://money.cnn.com/popups/2006/moneymag/gallery.flatpaneltv/index.html?cnn=yes) for those wondering about the difference in television types.
*BUMP* FOR LEXI...:yay:

*BUMP* FOR LEXI...:yay:

I read that first blip on the first page of the link you posted, and already, I call Bullchit.

I have a Toshiba Rear projection TV in my Living room (Your articles says that this is bad on Page 1) and I have no trouble viewing mine from any angle.

Rear projection technology has changed and the old viewing angle problem of 10 years ago, is gone.

I read no further in the article than that. Should I?

Do your own tests at the store, and read CUSTOMER REVIEWS, not recycled "news". :yay:

I read that first blip on the first page of the link you posted, and already, I call Bullchit.

I have a Toshiba Rear projection TV in my Living room (Your articles says that this is bad on Page 1) and I have no trouble viewing mine from any angle.

Rear projection technology has changed and the old viewing angle problem of 10 years ago, is gone.

I read no further in the article than that. Should I?

Do your own tests at the store, and read CUSTOMER REVIEWS, not recycled "news". :yay:
...

USEFUL SLIDE SHOW (http://money.cnn.com/popups/2006/moneymag/gallery.flatpaneltv/index.html?cnn=yes) for those wondering about the difference in television types.
Hey MM... I think this is what you are looking for. PT got all bent about the link because he didn't agree with the brand selections. I didn't post the link as a "recommendation"... I posted it because it gives a pretty good summary as to the differences in TV types.

Hey MM... I think this is what you are looking for. PT got all bent about the link because he didn't agree with the brand selections. I didn't post the link as a "recommendation"... I posted it because it gives a pretty good summary as to the differences in TV types.TY!