That site ( http://www.projectorcentral.com )will drive you crazy with reviews etc. A very valuable resource to anyone looking to get a projector. The downfall being the ability to control ambient light.
Dave
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Before I bought my SXRD, I was considering getting the Panasonic LCD 1080p projector, it IS a beauty and the price is right (around $2700). Then I was educated on bulb life and that was that. Panasonic are NOT releasing bulb life on any of their tech sheets on this projector but others who use a similar bulb have identified 1500-2000 hours. I use the TV in my basement as casual viewing and I would do the same with this projector, so I figure it's on about 4-5 hours a day (depending if there's a hockey game on and if I'm watching a movie). So basically, with that particular projector, I'd probably have to change the $400 bulb EVERY year.
If someone has another flat screen tv that they can watch and then for movies only or special viewings prop the projector screen down, than the projector is a good idea. But if you want to use it as a primary source and will be using it on a daily basis I don't recommend it unless you have deep pockets.
I hear that the JVC projectors are also great along with the Panasonics.
So bottom line on SXRD is to change lamp every 4 years in your case. Not bad I guess. It is a fine rear projection LCD. Nothing lasts forever I guess. It is just that once, Tube TVs used to be viewed 3 hours a day for 10-12 years before showing CAP issues (motion/waves, scrunching, etc.).
Enjoy your HDTVs!
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I built my Theatre with the intent of watching TV as well, But we decided to leave it for Movies only, or TV series on DVD. It makes it more of a going to the movies experience. So, 2000 - 4000 Hour bulb life really isn't an issue for us.
Here are games I would like to acquire this year, or sometime...
24 Iron Man Attack From Mars Prefer Pounded playfield! Monster Bash Prefer Pounded Playfield! Elvis Sopranos Batman Forever Spider-Man Stern Prefer Pounded Playfield!
Have these available for trade or possible sale: Corvette South Park Theatre of Magic Twilight Zone RFM/SW:EP1 Nucore Combo AFM
Here are games I would like to acquire this year, or sometime...
24 Iron Man Attack From Mars Prefer Pounded playfield! Monster Bash Prefer Pounded Playfield! Elvis Sopranos Batman Forever Spider-Man Stern Prefer Pounded Playfield!
Have these available for trade or possible sale: Corvette South Park Theatre of Magic Twilight Zone RFM/SW:EP1 Nucore Combo AFM
Room is "Busy, But when the lights go down, nothing is in the way of the screen from any seat. Oh, and the people in the back row are always quiet during the show!
Here are games I would like to acquire this year, or sometime...
24 Iron Man Attack From Mars Prefer Pounded playfield! Monster Bash Prefer Pounded Playfield! Elvis Sopranos Batman Forever Spider-Man Stern Prefer Pounded Playfield!
Have these available for trade or possible sale: Corvette South Park Theatre of Magic Twilight Zone RFM/SW:EP1 Nucore Combo AFM
Time will tell .. its not like Microsoft is going to change the X-Box architecture anytime soon. Nor will manufactures close up shop in the near future. I think even if there is a clear winner the two formats will be around for some time to come. At least till next holiday season.
Time will tell .. its not like Microsoft is going to change the X-Box architecture anytime soon. Nor will manufactures close up shop in the near future. I think even if there is a clear winner the two formats will be around for some time to come. At least till next holiday season.
Yes, I guess that 'till next holiday season' is a while for the tech industry. It is obvious, 2-3 remaining studios that currently back HD-DVD exclusively, will move to Blu-ray within the next 6 months (if not exclusively, at least they will start releasing in Blu-ray at the same time or else their HiDef sales will suffer). Xbox360 HD-DVD add-ons have not sold that much and it is not considered a factor in the HD-DVD push at all (but it was some Toshiba and other $99-$199 units like those selling at Wal-mart that helped HD-DVD gain some ground initially). But PS3 is pretty much all that is pushing Blu-ray forward and it is pretty impressive since you can keep your Blu-ray player updated with PS3 firmware updates quite often/easily.
Blu-ray support Warner Bros. Disney (Buena Vista) Fox Lionsgate MGM Sony Pictures
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