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Barry Rivadue · September 6th, 2004, 04:48 PM

Anyone here like to share their story in selecting a projector, either for editing-related purposes or for presentation? What made you choose the one you got? Also, when using a portable projector, how does one deal with the audio? What speakers are we talking about, or is something else used? Is there also a way to have a portable (large) screen with quick setup? Any recommended projectors would be appreciated, especially given the ongoing debate over formats.

Mike Rehmus · September 6th, 2004, 05:55 PM

I'm not certain I'd ever use a projector for editing purposes.

I'm waiting for the BenQ 8250 to become available before I purchase my first projector. HD, digital input, lots of power, everything but 16x9 aspect ratio.

I purchased a small guitar amp/speaker that also has a microphone input setting so I can feed it from my portable DVD player or from the projector when I get it. It is a Roland MicroCube and it will play to small to medium conference rooms. For big events, I have a 500 watt PA system.

Lots of portable and large screens available. They just cost money ($600 or so). A tube sits on the floor and you pull the screen up out of them. They are supported by a sissors arangement in the rear. Up to 100 inch diagonal I believe.

BTW, 16x9 ratio in a quality projector is very expensive and so far, they have low brightness as they are mainly targeted at the home entertainment market.

Christopher Go · September 7th, 2004, 04:18 AM

Barry, check out this thread for more on digital projectors.

Rob Lohman · September 7th, 2004, 06:07 AM

And with that this thread is locked. Let's continue at the thread
Christopher indicated in the post above this one. Thanks.

September 6th, 2004, 04:48 PM	#1
Barry Rivadue Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 508	The Magical World of Digital Projectors Anyone here like to share their story in selecting a projector, either for editing-related purposes or for presentation? What made you choose the one you got? Also, when using a portable projector, how does one deal with the audio? What speakers are we talking about, or is something else used? Is there also a way to have a portable (large) screen with quick setup? Any recommended projectors would be appreciated, especially given the ongoing debate over formats.

September 6th, 2004, 05:55 PM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	I'm not certain I'd ever use a projector for editing purposes. I'm waiting for the BenQ 8250 to become available before I purchase my first projector. HD, digital input, lots of power, everything but 16x9 aspect ratio. I purchased a small guitar amp/speaker that also has a microphone input setting so I can feed it from my portable DVD player or from the projector when I get it. It is a Roland MicroCube and it will play to small to medium conference rooms. For big events, I have a 500 watt PA system. Lots of portable and large screens available. They just cost money ($600 or so). A tube sits on the floor and you pull the screen up out of them. They are supported by a sissors arangement in the rear. Up to 100 inch diagonal I believe. BTW, 16x9 ratio in a quality projector is very expensive and so far, they have low brightness as they are mainly targeted at the home entertainment market. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

September 7th, 2004, 06:07 AM	#4
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	And with that this thread is locked. Let's continue at the thread Christopher indicated in the post above this one. Thanks. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 7th, 2004, 04:18 AM	#3
Christopher Go Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 429	Barry, check out this thread for more on digital projectors.