Projectors vs Big screen

[$ponge]

I wanted to get your opinion on projectors vs big screen tv. I just bought a Infocus (LP340B)

Does anyone use a projector to watch movies? Or have you had any experience with this model? Whats better?

Specs are below Tell me what you think

Manufacturer/ Model InFocus LP340B Brightness 1300 ANSI Lumens
True Resolution SVGA (800x600)
Compressed Resolution No
Warranty 2 year standard product warranty
Extended Warranties Presenting Solutions! RealSupport
Product Size
Weight 6.7 lbs.
Dimensions (W x D x H) 10.9'' x 11.2'' x 3.9''
Product Features
Zoom Lens 1:1.25
Power Zoom No
Type of Projection DLP
Number of Colors 16.7 Million
Keystone Correction
Lamp Type 270-Watt SHP lamp
Lamp Life 2000 hours
Contrast Ratio 400:1
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Built-In Remote Mouse No
Type of Pointing Device Disc Pad Microsoft mouse compatible
Remote Control Yes
Backlit Remote No
Full Control Panel Menu Driven
Backlit Control Panel No
On-Screen Menu Driven Yes
Multi-Lingual Menu Yes
Zoom by Remote Control No
Focus by Remote Control No
Built-in Laser Pointer No
Power Supply 100-240V, 200-240V at 50Hz-60Hz
Compatibility NTSC, PAL and SECAM.
HDTV Yes
Inputs
Computer RGB x 1
Composite 1 Composite RCA
S-Video 1 S-video
Audio 1 Audio
Projection Capabilities
Auto Resize Capable Yes
Rear Screen Capable Yes
Ceiling Mountable Yes

[BJ_M]

not very good for video ... older style LCD , low resolution , this projector is designed for Pc display ..

you should have got a Infocus X1 - and if you still can trade it .. do so ..

http://www.projectorcentral.com/part_opinions.cfm?part_id=1885


the picture is really good on this projector and the price is great also ..

(yes - i watch video on large screen 16 ' and 24' and up to 60' wide screens, also a smaller 9' wide screen) -

[$ponge]

well i paid $500 and it is supposed to be like new. With low hours.
Did i get a deal at least?
maybe i can sell it and buy the one you linked to.
How much better will the quality be?

[BJ_M]

for 500$ -- that is great price ... ok really great price ... IF the LCD panel is not toasted (they dim out over time) ... with low hours should be no problem ...


yes the X1 will have a much better picture but it is $1500 (which is still cheap) ...

im guess you could sell your on ebay for about 750 - 900 .. not really sure i admit .. but at the price you paid for it .. try it out and see if happy w/ picture ..

a good screen will really help ...