InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Micro Mart Forumhttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/forums@micromart.co.ukFri, 09 Jan 2009 22:38:32 GMT20http://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspxhmm given i cant afford a propper projector and i happen to know of a few Overhead old ones going out i may think about the DIY one it looks veyr interesting and CHeap lolTue, 08 Aug 2006 01:26:44 GMTBartinihttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspxi need better curtains, as you can see, a fair amount of light still gets through :(<br>Tue, 08 Aug 2006 00:13:56 GMTMuttzcuttzhttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspxThe main problem you'll have then is the projector. If you can get one that's wide enough for the screen, you'll have borders at the top and bottom that you'll have to blank off, otherwise you'll see all the gubbins above or below your projected image. Still very tempting though, especially as I have a huge empty wall space in my living room, with thick, heavy curtains :)Mon, 07 Aug 2006 23:54:09 GMTTipponhttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspxWell consideringmost projectors are SVGA and the one they built was XVGA doubt that would be a problem G.</P><P>I'm tempted to make a WXGA on if I can fine a 15" Widescreen TFT monitor cheap :DMon, 07 Aug 2006 23:47:14 GMTUnicrosshttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspx[quote][b]unicross (07/08/2006)[/b][hr]Saying that the build yer own project seems very tempting...[/quote]<br><br>maybe, but i imagine the quality would never be as good.Mon, 07 Aug 2006 23:45:15 GMTMuttzcuttzhttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspxIt certainly does! I was wondering if you could mount a CRT into a projector case, as you wouldn't need the backlight, and they're a LOT cheaper e.g. I can get a 19" CRT for £25 second hand which would have a much higher resolution. Could even be a custom media centre system build in there somewhere...Mon, 07 Aug 2006 23:45:03 GMTTipponhttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspxSaying that the build yer own project seems very tempting...Mon, 07 Aug 2006 23:33:13 GMTUnicrosshttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspxFreakshow! ive worked out that a lamp in this BenQ could last over 2 years. Then its only £100 for another 2 years use :PMon, 07 Aug 2006 23:31:05 GMTMuttzcuttzhttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspxG, why not go for the LED projectors? They're around £450, not as bright, but they last for a good couple of years. Unfortuneatley you can not change the bulb and so have to pay for a new projector, but if the life expectancy is long enough, maybe it is cheaper than paying for new bulbs. (though you'd get a nice new shiny box :P)Mon, 07 Aug 2006 12:33:57 GMTFreakShow!http://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspxGreat idea G!<br><br>If any of you are feeling [b]really[/b] adventurous, <br>you might try building your own projector.<br>There is an excellent guide on Tom's hardware guide:<br>[url]http://tinyurl.com/jwlto[/url]<br><br>Sun, 06 Aug 2006 22:40:45 GMTlogicmanhttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspxgood choice going for a projector i have one in my room which is actually in the basement so i get an perfect picture anytime of the day. if i was going to buy a new projector i would buy a hd one got and buy yourself a copy of what hi-fi tv and video and look in the back at the hd projectorsSun, 06 Aug 2006 21:34:50 GMTToRReVeZhttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspx[quote][b]spike09 (05/08/2006)[/b][hr]I Like the Exit sign in piccie three do you often get lost in your room or is Dad a health and safety freak?[/quote]<br><br>neither my room is full of "props" and stuff like that ;) Got a dummy CCTV camera in another corner :D<br><br>The projector i used in the photos above was the NEC i borrowed. The one with £230 replacement lamps.<br>Sun, 06 Aug 2006 00:31:06 GMTMuttzcuttzhttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspxbeuitiful truly beutiful sight i wish i could buy one, but the only think making me feel better is you can just make out "bartini" under the top thred on the forum in the pic woo hooo! lol Gof for the Benq 99 quid for what a few years of lightish work go for itSat, 05 Aug 2006 21:43:23 GMTBartinihttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspxthe kids had an epson one bout 2 yrs ago on the xbox and ps2.the baby used to duck when the cars came flying round the corner.sadly the lamp replacement forced me to sell:crying:</P><P>johnSat, 05 Aug 2006 20:36:03 GMTisdaritdenhttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspxI borrowed a projector about 4 years ago (Philips 800x600 - no good in daylight) and it was so noisy and put so much heat that I din't use it as much as I would have liked to.Sat, 05 Aug 2006 19:10:15 GMTSpedleyhttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspxSwine ;) is this the benq or the borrowed one, I had a plan for one of these in Mums attic if we had to move in to care for her.I Like the Exit sign in piccie three do you often get lost in your room or is Dad a health and safety freak?<BR><BR>ChrisSat, 05 Aug 2006 18:11:51 GMTspike09http://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspxim going to! I took some shots. All ive done is resize them, no editing whatsoever. All taken at 5pm today:<br><br>[b]with the curtains open[/b]<br>[IMG]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f300/jonread1983/projector/IMGP0216.jpg[/IMG]<br><br>[b]with the curtains closed[/b]<br>[IMG]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f300/jonread1983/projector/IMGP0217.jpg[/IMG]<br><br>[b]interweb with closed curtains, a familiar website there [/b] ;)<br>[IMG]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f300/jonread1983/projector/IMGP0210.jpg[/IMG]<br><br><br>picture is even better when it gets dark outside :w00t:<br><br>The projector ive borrowed here is the NEC VT560, which is nice. Thing is, replacement lamps for it are over £200! :crying:, thats why the BenQ one seems so appealing! With £99 lamps!Sat, 05 Aug 2006 17:42:52 GMTMuttzcuttzhttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspxooo your going after a much wanted dream, i remeber in school in luved hooking mylaptop upto a wall projector for a blast on HL2 or NFS most wanted, phwar!</P><P>but with resopects to the projector, i just couldnt afford one myself but i found form using ones atschool, Brightness generally doesnt mater in a small rom as you can close curtains, to improve viewability, so 450 would seem a good price for a resonable one, so i say go for it ,Sat, 05 Aug 2006 15:07:58 GMTBartinihttp://forum.micromart.co.uk/Topic124581-19-1.aspxCant find the right forum to put this in but it seems close enough<br><br>IM after a projector for my games in my room, having hooked my PC up to one i borrowed from my workplace i was literraly blown away and HAVE to get one! Games on my PC monitor just dont seem as amazing after playing on a 55" screen! :P<br><br>Ive spotted the BenQ MP610, which is around 450, with replacement lamps at around 100 quid, which i think is pretty good :)<br><br>Anyone had a chance to use one of these projectors?<br>Fri, 04 Aug 2006 01:20:42 GMTMuttzcuttz