Projector...

[jimbob]

& Projector Screens Knowledge required.

Don't want an LCD/Plasma but looking to get a projector screen home cinema stylie (6-8 feet job)

Ideally, wanna spend £400 max (having done some brief research, the projector appears to be the most costly bit ranging from £50 odd quid to £699951...yes really.

Who knows anything about these?? and recommendation??

yours hopefully

[axs]

did you want HD?

there's not many out there for under 400 notes that'll do 720p let alone 1080p.

watch out for the cost of replacement lamps - they can be fucking expensive so worth checking out beforehand.

And make sure the throw fits your room well. And you'll need a quality screen unless you have really really flat walls!

[jimbob]

thanks for the info axs.

not particularly arsed about HD and probably only use it twice a week max-if I stretch to £500, what can you advise me getting/not getting??

cheers

[axs]

Never owned one myself, but seen a few and have read a bit about them. I'd check out the ThemeScene HD70, seems to be getting good reviews. Also the Optoma HD700X. They're both around 400 quid and remember you'll need to spend £100 on a screen.

best bet is go to a dealer and ask for a demo to see what you like. Also have a browse through What HiFi and Home Cinema to see prices and specs - beware of their reviews sometimes though as I think they are heavily influenced by their advertisers.

[jimbob]

Never owned one myself, but seen a few and have read a bit about them. I'd check out the ThemeScene HD70, seems to be getting good reviews. Also the Optoma HD700X. They're both around 400 quid and remember you'll need to spend £100 on a screen.

best bet is go to a dealer and ask for a demo to see what you like. Also have a browse through What HiFi and Home Cinema to see prices and specs - beware of their reviews sometimes though as I think they are heavily influenced by their advertisers.

took your advice on the Themescene hd70

after a chat with the techy-geek at maplins who was very helpful, made me way into town to audio-t, got a demo and snapped up that little beaut with a screen as well for £500! result

it was reduced from £800 (inc screen) down to £550 and was his last one, so I asked him to knock another £50 off which he did  :shock:

best price on pricerunner for projector alone was £446, so me thinks I got meself a bargain.

good work fella cheers

[axs]

Let me know how it works out, sounds like you got a bit of a bargain there.