Who here has a big screen?

[gonelifting]

I have an old school (1997) 61" Philips Maganovox. When I get a new one I am thinking about just getting a projector since they don't really make screens that big any more in terms of screen height with most big screens are today being 16:9 instead of 4:3.

EXACTLY, that`s what I was thinking. I have a 50 inch though but would have to get at least a 65 inch wide screen to rival or top a 50 inch 4x3 tv. So I got my eye on the Sony 70 inch xbr. Damn sweet! Check it oput, it`s an LCD rear projection. 70 freaking inches. I love it.

link to the TV http://www.dealtime.com/xPO-Sony_KDF_70XBR950

 

[SaraO]

I have a Toshibba 48" that i have had for like 9 years. Never had any problems with it!

 

[madbomber31]

the projectors are not that expensive at all... i'm considering that for my next tv. but do you need a special screen?

 

[RaZor Ramon]

the projectors are not that expensive at all... i'm considering that for my next tv. but do you need a special screen?[/QUOTE

Not really. You can just show them on a white wall. I think on something like an empty painting canvas or movie screen would be best though.

 

[gonelifting]

the projectors are not that expensive at all... i'm considering that for my next tv. but do you need a special screen?

Projectors AND screens are expensive for the good quality ones. Several thousand for the set up. If you spend money on a projector, you`re well advised to get a screen for it. The screen is half the battle when viewing projector images.

Also if you watch a lot of TV, you may not want a projector because they have a shorter life span (the bulbs) and they`d have to be replaced more frequently about $400 each bulb. It varies depending on model of course. Also you need a pretty dark room to view a projector. Again, depending on how much you spend, this will vary.