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Massacre1 · 04-28-2010, 03:09 AM

I am looking to upgrade to a larger screen, It will be used for 20% TV, 35% Gaming, and 45% Blu-ray. I have been looking at these below. What would you recommend? My room will be painted dark gray and is light controlled.

Optoma HD20 w/100" Elite Screens VMAX2 screen = 1278.00$

Pro's: Size of screen.
Con's: Lamp Life, Black Levels, overall picture clarity, bad picture quality with ambient light, have to put holes in wall/ceiling.

or

Samsung PN58B550 1500.00$

Pro's: No Lamp, better Overall Picture Clarity, can be used with lights on.
Con's: 40" Smaller

Other recommendations are welcome, 1500.00$ is about as high as I can go though.

Nick4Blu_81 · 04-28-2010, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Massacre1

I am looking to upgrade to a larger screen, It will be used for 20% TV, 35% Gaming, and 45% Blu-ray. I have been looking at these below. What would you recommend? My room will be painted dark gray and is light controlled.

Optoma HD20 w/100" Elite Screens VMAX2 screen = 1278.00$

Pro's: Size of screen.
Con's: Lamp Life, Black Levels, overall picture clarity, bad picture quality with ambient light, have to put holes in wall/ceiling.

or

Samsung PN58B550 1500.00$

Pro's: No Lamp, better Overall Picture Clarity, can be used with lights on.
Con's: 40" Smaller

Other recommendations are welcome, 1500.00$ is about as high as I can go though.

Personally, I wish I had the option to go projection.

NorCo_1806 · 04-28-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick4u_81

Personally, I wish I had the option to go projection.

I concur....and have thought about squeaking it into the current space I have...but have been able to not spend that money.

Please explain to me how:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Massacre1

have to put holes in wall/ceiling.

how is that a con? That sounds like the FUN part!!

Beta Man · 04-28-2010, 03:35 PM

Bigger is better..........

rlf3911 · 04-28-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Bigger is better..........

More important is how you use it! Depends on your room size, seating etc if a projector will work or not. I dont think you'll be disappointed one bit with the Samsung.

Massacre1 · 04-28-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCo_1806

I concur....and have thought about squeaking it into the current space I have...but have been able to not spend that money.

Please explain to me how:how is that a con? That sounds like the FUN part!!

If it was my house and not my parents I wouldn't mind. haha

kpkelley · 04-28-2010, 04:05 PM

The only issue with a projector would be with gaming. Projectors tend to suffer from lag slightly more than lcds or plasmas. I would suggest that since you plan on gaming a lot, try to see what projectors have features specificaly designed for reduced gaming lag.

Good Luck and Enjoy.

Massacre1 · 04-28-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

The only issue with a projector would be with gaming. Projectors tend to suffer from lag slightly more than lcds or plasmas. I would suggest that since you plan on gaming a lot, try to see what projectors have features specificaly designed for reduced gaming lag.

Good Luck and Enjoy.

I will take that into consideration, thanks.

04-28-2010, 03:09 AM	#1
Massacre1 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Colorado Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1	What would you recommend? I am looking to upgrade to a larger screen, It will be used for 20% TV, 35% Gaming, and 45% Blu-ray. I have been looking at these below. What would you recommend? My room will be painted dark gray and is light controlled. Optoma HD20 w/100" Elite Screens VMAX2 screen = 1278.00$ Pro's: Size of screen. Con's: Lamp Life, Black Levels, overall picture clarity, bad picture quality with ambient light, have to put holes in wall/ceiling. or Samsung PN58B550 1500.00$ Pro's: No Lamp, better Overall Picture Clarity, can be used with lights on. Con's: 40" Smaller Other recommendations are welcome, 1500.00$ is about as high as I can go though.

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kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	The only issue with a projector would be with gaming. Projectors tend to suffer from lag slightly more than lcds or plasmas. I would suggest that since you plan on gaming a lot, try to see what projectors have features specificaly designed for reduced gaming lag. Good Luck and Enjoy.

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