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Bluhorizon · 01-24-2009, 11:22 AM

I have a front projector with a 100" screen, and now I'm looking for a plasma to complement it. The reason is that for normal SD viewing, I am wasting the bulb life on the projector (only 2500hrs max, at about US$800 to replace - less than 2 years viewing).

With the benefit of hindsight, I should have gone with a motorized screen for HD (Blu-ray) and behind it I should have mounted on the wall a plasma so that for normal (SD) TV viewing (bearing in mind there is no form of HD TV in Taiwan) roll up the screen and use the plasma. Unfortunately In my case I have a fixed (grey) screen (US$2500) so my plasma will need to be mounted on a movable trolley at the front - not the ideal. It is not possible in my flat to mount a plasma anywhere else.

With a front projector I have found it is essential to have some form of outboard video processor - and check the black level (contrast ratio) before you buy, otherwise you will be disappointed. Front projectors are no good in a room which is not completely blacked out, which may restrict you to nighttime use only.

I trust this helps.

01-24-2009, 11:22 AM	#2
Bluhorizon Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Christchurch, New Zealand Blu-ray collection:353 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Front Projector vs Plasma I have a front projector with a 100" screen, and now I'm looking for a plasma to complement it. The reason is that for normal SD viewing, I am wasting the bulb life on the projector (only 2500hrs max, at about US$800 to replace - less than 2 years viewing). With the benefit of hindsight, I should have gone with a motorized screen for HD (Blu-ray) and behind it I should have mounted on the wall a plasma so that for normal (SD) TV viewing (bearing in mind there is no form of HD TV in Taiwan) roll up the screen and use the plasma. Unfortunately In my case I have a fixed (grey) screen (US$2500) so my plasma will need to be mounted on a movable trolley at the front - not the ideal. It is not possible in my flat to mount a plasma anywhere else. With a front projector I have found it is essential to have some form of outboard video processor - and check the black level (contrast ratio) before you buy, otherwise you will be disappointed. Front projectors are no good in a room which is not completely blacked out, which may restrict you to nighttime use only. I trust this helps.