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PuYang · 12-02-2017, 01:21 PM

Hi everyone! Sorry, I wasn't sure if I should have posted this in the Entertainment forum or this Tech forum.

I am doing research on Movie Projectors for my dad. But Movie Projectors were never really my area of expertise. I'm also not overly picky on image quality like most people are (heck, I don't even mind watching 480p Youtube Videos on my 65" 4k TV lol....). I'm also not familiar with a bunch of the brands for projectors. I always assumed the companies making TVs would also dominate the projector market, but apparently that isn't the case...?

I was wondering if anyone here has any experience and knowledge on some decent projectors in the $500-1000 price range.

Here are a few specs that we are aiming for (or somewhat close):

$500 to $1000
1080p HD
~2500 Lumen or higher brightness
10,000:1 Contrast Ratio or better
Capable of 3D (but not the "active" / battery powered glasses)

*hoping for LED bulbs for longer lifetime. (unless that isn't good for projectors?)

A model that I think is decent? is the Optoma HD27, which meets or exceeds most of the requirements at about $779 at Costco. But I think it requires active 3D glasses...

Anyway, if anyone has knowledge or suggestions, that would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance!

12-02-2017, 01:21 PM	#1
PuYang I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Burnaby Posts: 578 Thanked 254 Times in 101 Posts Failed 6 Times in 4 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Movie Projectors Hi everyone! Sorry, I wasn't sure if I should have posted this in the Entertainment forum or this Tech forum. I am doing research on Movie Projectors for my dad. But Movie Projectors were never really my area of expertise. I'm also not overly picky on image quality like most people are (heck, I don't even mind watching 480p Youtube Videos on my 65" 4k TV lol....). I'm also not familiar with a bunch of the brands for projectors. I always assumed the companies making TVs would also dominate the projector market, but apparently that isn't the case...? I was wondering if anyone here has any experience and knowledge on some decent projectors in the $500-1000 price range. Here are a few specs that we are aiming for (or somewhat close): $500 to $1000 1080p HD ~2500 Lumen or higher brightness 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio or better Capable of 3D (but not the "active" / battery powered glasses) *hoping for LED bulbs for longer lifetime. (unless that isn't good for projectors?) A model that I think is decent? is the Optoma HD27, which meets or exceeds most of the requirements at about $779 at Costco. But I think it requires active 3D glasses... Anyway, if anyone has knowledge or suggestions, that would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance! __________________ <:D