Big Screen Help

[mahalo]

Anyone know where I can go to get a big screen? Not the normal kind of big screen, but the kind where the screen can roll up and down. You know?

I guess that it would have to have a projection thing to point to the screen.

As you can see, I don;t know much about this. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks

[hapoo]

ya got a couple grand to burn??
Actually i'm starting to think it might be cheaper if you used a computer projector with a tuner card.

[Leon]

Hapoo is correct. Front Projection systems are VERY costly. I've seen a projector that has a line quadrupler for like $60,000! But there are some in the thousands. Just keep in mind that if you get this system, you will probably get just that - a projector. You will have to buy extras like a tuner (if you get a computer projector), speakers, receiver, mounts, extra curtains around the house, etc...

Here's one made by Sony... MSRP is almost $5,000, but I think you can find it online for a lot cheaper...

Sony VPL-W400Q
http://www.sel.sony.com/SEL/consumer/ss5/generic/television/bigscreenprojectionsystem/index.shtml

[giambona]

there's a store called Harvey's that sells very high-end a/v equipment (i.e. McIntosh, Adcom, etc.) out here on the east coast.

[ChIcKeN_HaWk]

if you going to spend that kinda money, you can get some lower end plasma t.v.'s for around $7000 or cheaper. :cheers:

http://www.mitsubishi-display.com/products/leonardo.html

http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/tv/plasma.htm

http://www.plasmavision.com/displays/4203specs.html

[Leon]

For mahalo to want a front projection system must mean he wants to view it at around 70 inches or more. It's a great experience, so I can understand why he would choose that over the plasma. The Sony I suggested got some great reviews, does support 16:9 with pixels at 1068 x 480. I assume that it means 480p mode.

Well, maholo, we are awaiting your comments. :D

[ChIcKeN_HaWk]

I think that those front projection t.v.'s look grainy, I like to have a nice crisp picture with pure color. I personally wouldn't waste my money.

[mahalo]

Thanks for all the help. I e-mailed the Sony people with some more questions and to find out where I can buy it. For something like this, I would want to go to a store and talk to someone.

This TV is for my parents, not me. I like the plasma tvs the best, but they have to have the screen since their living room is kind of a weird shape so they ahve to use a screen that goes up and down.

Thanks for the help. All other suggestions are totally welcome!

[hapoo]

when i become filthy rich (and i will someday :D) I'm going to have a Flat Panel in every room, and one movie theater with a projection. I'm going to go all out with the theater. Has anyone seen Tommy Lee's house? (it was on MTV Cribs) That place is soooooo cool.

[pennypinch]

Sorry, but nothing beats Ice-T's house. That place was just sick. The indoor-outdoor pool was simply retarded...

I GOTS to get me something like that!

[hapoo]

the view was nice but thats pretty much it, they've shown better houses.

[M_A_C]

Yeah, that basketball player's house was the best ever. 9 hole golf course, skeet shooting, full court b-ball, gym, movie theater, horse stables, etc............

[Apex]

http://www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/detail.asp?DPNo=812685

I'm trying to get one of these (obviously not for this price). I'll let you know how it goes. Keep your fingers crossed.

1600x1200 max, 1024x768 native, 1600 lumens, 300:1 contrast, HDTV compatible (1920x1080 res as well as lower 480i, 480p, 720p), 13.7lbs. Max wideangle image size, 300 inches, teleangle is 230 inches.

[ratatap]

you can find the toshiba TLPMT2U for around $3900 or the Davis models for $4000 to $5000. The toshiba accepts HDTV signals at 720p or 1080i. Not bad for a tv that you choose between 23 inches and 250 inches (over 20 ft). If you want more info, drop me an email.

Rich

[Apex]

Woohoo! Was able to buy it. Should come in in a few days. :) Wootwoot!

[hapoo]

The thing costs $8300 bucks?!?! :eek2:
Very nice, but very pricey, too bad i dont have a wall to use that on (or the money for one :))
I wish the thing could display at full hdtv res

EVERYONE TO APEXS' HOUSE, WE'RE GOING TO WATCH MOVIES TILL THE COWS COME HOME. :D

[Edited by hapoo on 03-19-2001 at 02:13 PM]

[Apex]

Actually, the thing costed less than 1/5 of that. Come on, you're at a deals website. :naughty:

[hapoo]

Originally posted by Apex
Actually, the thing costed less than 1/5 of that. Come on, you're at a deals website. :naughty:

:heh::heh: rofl
less than 1/5?!?!? I want one!!!! :D
BTW, how bright is it? can it be used in a well lit room?

[M_A_C]

Yeah, Apex, let us, your greedy... er... loyal followers in on it!

And how is it anyways? It looks awesome. it would be great to get rid of my bulky entertainment center and just shine that on the wall!!!

[Apex]

Oh man, it rocks! I need to get a screen sometime (maybe an 80" or something) and a ceiling mount. Right now, I have the image thrown on a wall, about 40" diagonal. Very bright, even in a room lit with afternoon sunlight, which was a surprise. I thought the curtains would definitely need to be closed. Apparently not.

Got it directly from Epson. If they have any more available, I'll grab em if anyone is interested. Pretty rare though. If you do want one, gimme your approx price range and model.

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/index.jsp

Just click on the projector at the upper right.

Post here what you're looking for, approximately. Mine was one off of a tradeshow, really awesome condition. Might have been lucky, or all of them could be like this.

For this purchase, they had this one, a 7000XB, a 5500c, a 5000, and a 3500. I got to say though, I'm pretty impressed by the quality of the picture. I could read text projected off my wife's laptop. HDTV here we come... ;)

[hapoo]

thats so cool, i'd just want one that could project an HDTV image.

[Apex]

Tried projecting it to about 12' (Yep, a 144" TV). Nice and crisp, even on a wall (screens are supposed to be much better). Why didn't I think of this before instead of a TV?

[M_A_C]

So can you hook up a standard cable line to it? To watch normal TV?

[Black Francis]

I am not sure about this model, but some of these projectors require bulbs that can run upwards of $1,000. If memory serves me correctly, they usually last about 2000 hours, but if you watch regular tv all the time on this thing, then you could be looking at buying a bulb every six months to a year.

Just a word of caution.

Black Francis

[M_A_C]

hmm... never thought of that. Thanks Black Francis

[Black Francis]

No problem M_A_C. You may want to check on my facts because I havn't researched these things for about a year or so. Things may have changed by now.