Projector for AppleTV

[MonkeyShines]

Originally Posted by Fiffy

I don't know this projector, but I can guarantee you it's not a "real" (native) 4K projector. Those start at several thousand dollars.

This is most likely a projector that can accept a 4K signal, but downscales it for display on a 1080p panel. Some of the better "pseudo-4K" projectors use a technique called pixel-shifting. Basically, they split the 4K image into two 1080p images by using alternating pixels for each, then display them in rapid succession shifted by half a pixel. This kind of approximates 4K resolution, but since they still use a 1080p panel or DLP chip the pixels are of course too big (and overlapping), so you don't get full 4K detail.

If you decide to order, make sure you can return it. I doubt very much that for ~200 pounds you'll get good color reproduction, contrast, HDR rendering, low fan noise etc. This kind of projector is usually only good for projecting slides in a business environment or similar. Usable home cinema projectors with good contrast and black levels normally start at above $1000 or so, better ones around $2000. Good native 4K starts at around $5000. In a price range below $1k, you're probably better off with a TV.

Thank you for responding and for the information.

A 4K TV is what I want but just not wise in the current situation.

What about HD ? Can HD projectors be as good as a HD TV ? Or is crazy money again ?