I've been considering DIYing a projector based on the great 15.4" WUXGA Sharp LCD. However, recently I ran across this:
InFocus SP5000
It supports 720p natievly, same as the controller on the Sharp WUXGA LCD (although the WUXGA resolution suggests it should be capable of 1080p?). Why should I build a projector based on a $700 LCD and controller if I can buy something similar for $1200-$1400? The only advantage I can see to the DIY projector is that you get the satisfaction of building it, save a few hundred dollars (assuming nothing goes wrong), and the bulbs cost less and last longer.
So, why build a high end projector over buying one? Is the response time, picture, or some other viewable property that much better when DIYing?
InFocus SP5000
It supports 720p natievly, same as the controller on the Sharp WUXGA LCD (although the WUXGA resolution suggests it should be capable of 1080p?). Why should I build a projector based on a $700 LCD and controller if I can buy something similar for $1200-$1400? The only advantage I can see to the DIY projector is that you get the satisfaction of building it, save a few hundred dollars (assuming nothing goes wrong), and the bulbs cost less and last longer.
So, why build a high end projector over buying one? Is the response time, picture, or some other viewable property that much better when DIYing?
well, no need for a 700$ lcd to "equal" that projector(hey If I had that much to spend I'd probably buy one) ...a 17" lcd is same/better resolution so you could dupe that projector for maybe 600$ tops... it is a lot smaller though ;-) anyway did you see the bulb price? 400$ for a 2000 hour(and as always , I think the standard is replacing it at half life)..compare that to a halide bulb for 40$ maybe with 10 times the life.... with a 400$ bulb I'd be nervous running more than one movie a day.... simple ongoing economics... (or "total cost of product") ..anyway the 700$ lcd can do 1080p also .....
- Status
- Not open for further replies.