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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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Why exactly would gaming change the life span of the bulb? Or is it simply because the high amount of hours it was used?
high amount of hours.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Chefboiali
If you're going to need to use it during the day, then I think you're going to pay a lot more for one. If you know that you'll be using it in very dark conditions, it could save you a lot.
Probably not much during the day since I have a TV I will still be using. This would mainly be for watching movies in the evening and some gaming when friends come over.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Nightshade
Probably not much during the day since I have a TV I will still be using. This would mainly be for watching movies in the evening and some gaming when friends come over.
remember that no shooting games with guns (those guncons need to be calibrated to the screen, won't work on projectors)
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Nightshade
Why exactly would gaming change the life span of the bulb? Or is it simply because the high amount of hours it was used?
Originally Posted by DakarM
high amount of hours.
that and my projector wasnt the best

my roomate took it from work :rofl:

but i think its the bulb not sure.

im thinking of getting this just for my room and halo

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...356&redirect=1
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by sqkev
remember that no shooting games with guns (those guncons need to be calibrated to the screen, won't work on projectors)
People actually buy and use those Guncons??
I always thought they were just a running gag h:
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:32 PM
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So how exactly do I figure room size to projected size? is there some formula or magic number to figure this out?
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowbastard
My coworker has an insane projector in his home theatre. He's got a 11-12 ft screen and a room dedicated to it. I don't know a lot about it but I know its DLP and does 1080p.

He custom built seat risers for 3 rows of matching Lay-Z Boy recliners/seats, floor lighting, etc. So bad ass!
a guy i know has a pretty decent theatre room setup, complete with a projector and a riser that holds 2 sets of old airplane seats. :rofl:
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Nightshade
So how exactly do I figure room size to projected size? is there some formula or magic number to figure this out?
they used to have a calculator for this..but you can read this pdf and find out

http://www.infocus.com/service/howto...een_How_To.pdf
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by sqkev
they used to have a calculator for this..but you can read this pdf and find out

http://www.infocus.com/service/howto...een_How_To.pdf
the projector i have is a infocus but a old model none that they have there.

but this one is nice.

http://infocus.com/Products/Projectors/IN72.aspx

here is another calculator

http://infocus.com/ProjectionCalcula...px?itemId=in72

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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 06:25 AM
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Optoma HD70.

720p, 999 shipped.

http://www.audioholics.com/productre...-projector.php

Contrast (full on/off): 3000:1 (4000:1 in ImageAI mode)

Light Engine: 1280x720, native 16:9, 0.62" single-chip DLP, 7 segment, 4x rotation speed color wheel with a 200W UHP lamp.

Video Compatibility: HDTV 1080p/60, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p. NTSC/PAL/SECAM.

Data Compatibility: Computer resolutions up to SXGA+

Connection Panel: One HDMI port, one sets of YPbPr component inputs, one VGA port, one S-Video port, one composite video port, one 12V trigger, one Kensington lock port, and one service port.

Lens and Throw Distance: 1.20:1 manual zoom/focus lens. Throws a 100" diagonal 16:9 image from 11.5' to 13.3'

Lamp Life: 2,000 hours, 3,000 hours in eco-mode

Warranty: Limited 2-year warranty with 90 days on lamp
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