Projector experts, help

[JimShaw]

I saw a small Casio projector today and it was so small I could put it up on the wall in front of a large pull down screen and it would not be that noticeable.

I don't need a projector because I am happy with the set up I now have except it would be fun to roll down a large screen and put on a large show once in awhile.

My question for projector experts is:

Here is the projector that I saw
http://www.projectorcentral.com/Casio-XJ-S43W.htm

Is this a decent projector for an occasional viewing???

[reanimator]

Priced at $1,000, that Casio is certainly affordable, but I haven’t viewed it with my own eyes – so I can’t speak with any real authority on the PQ it throws. At 2500 ANSI lumens, it’s a bright projector – meaning you could drive a very large screen. 1800:1 contrast isn’t great, which means you shouldn’t expect colors to be reproduced especially well. The native resolution is WXGA, which means anytime you watch a 1080p bluray the projector would have to scale the picture somewhat to 1920x1080 (which isn’t usually a good thing for PQ). Also, it doesn’t support 1080/24p – which is a digital projector’s way of approximating the film look of 24 frames per second. Since I’m a film buff, that would be a deal killer.

In short, the Casio seems more like the kind of projector you’d use in an office setting – doing power-point demos, etc.

YMMV.

It seems like you want a projector set-up, but only kind of. My experience is that a projector set-up is far superior for movie watching and gaming (compared to a standard panel television) – so my suggestion is, if you’re going to do it, do it right.

[JimShaw]

Originally Posted by reanimator

Priced at $1,000, that Casio is certainly affordable, but I haven’t viewed it with my own eyes – so I can’t speak with any real authority on the PQ it throws. At 2500 ANSI lumens, it’s a bright projector – meaning you could drive a very large screen. 1800:1 contrast isn’t great, which means you shouldn’t expect colors to be reproduced especially well. The native resolution is WXGA, which means anytime you watch a 1080p bluray the projector would have to scale the picture somewhat to 1920x1080 (which isn’t usually a good thing for PQ). Also, it doesn’t support 1080/24p – which is a digital projector’s way of approximating the film look of 24 frames per second. Since I’m a film buff, that would be a deal killer.

In short, the Casio seems more like the kind of projector you’d use in an office setting – doing power-point demos, etc.

YMMV.

It seems like you want a projector set-up, but only kind of. My experience is that a projector set-up is far superior for movie watching and gaming (compared to a standard panel television) – so my suggestion is, if you’re going to do it, do it right.

Excellent input and very wise advise.

I thank you

[Suntory_Times]

No, that contrast ratio is horrible (though numbers are often decieving it does generally give you some idea).

Is second, if your going to do it, do it right.

[Blaumann]

The native resolution 1280x800 is an odd number. You can get a new entry level 1080p pj for around $1000, i'd probably consider getting one of these instead.

[blarneyrubble]

That is a multimedia projector designed for high brightness but not high contrast. It would be more suited for an office with some lights on displaying a computer screen--not high definition video.

If you are thinking about getting into a projector setup take a look at:

http://www.projectorreviews.com/

Read though the information provided and then try looking at projectors like the Optoma HD20--$999.99 or the Vivitek H1080FD--$999.99.

[GTP]

Get an Optoma hd 20 from Costco....and you have 90 days to return it and 1080p.