Hows the picture quality? I'm considering either this projector or ViewSonic PJD5533W WXGA Portable WXGA Projector for a DIY home theater, thanks!
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I bought this projector about a year and a half ago and I think that the picture is great. I have it projected on a 100" screen too. I would say that the only downfall is that although you can still see the screen with sunlight in the room, it is more difficult to see it. Also it is more difficult to see the screen with the lights on, but not as bad as sunlight. Overall, if you plan on watching things with the lights off, I don't see how you can beat this deal. If you have the lights on most of the time, you may want to go a different route, but I still don't think you would be disappointed at all with this projector at this price.
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I love the 144 it's very impressive. If you're using it in your backyard it is big. Well I guess that depends on how big your backyard is. I use mine on camping trips so size doesn't matter. It also depends on the quality of your projector. The bigger the picture the better the projector you need. If not it will be very grainy.
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Should work perfectly. I use this in my home cinema which would not be the size of a pub venue but I have used it externally and put it on a 130 inch display. Same results as my normal 92 inch display. The only issue you may encounter is if the room is too bright - the image is good but you may want to go with the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020 2D and 3D 1080p Home Theater Projector. It is a lot more expensive option but the image is going to be a lot better in brighter environments like a pub. (As amazon.com as a money back guarantee, maybe try the cheaper projector first to see if it works in your environment) Should work perfectly. I use this in my home cinema which would not be the size of a pub venue but I have used it externally and put it on a 130 inch display. Same results as my normal 92 inch display. The only issue you may encounter is if the room is too bright - the image is good but you may want to go with the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020 2D and 3D 1080p Home Theater Projector. It is a lot more expensive option but the image is going to be a lot better in brighter environments like a pub. (As amazon.com as a money back guarantee, maybe try the cheaper projector first to see if it... » Read More Should work perfectly. I use this in my home cinema which would not be the size of a pub venue but I have used it externally and put it on a 130 inch display. Same results as my normal 92 inch display. The only issue you may encounter is if the room is too bright - the image is good but you may want to go with the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020 2D and 3D 1080p Home Theater Projector. It is a lot more expensive option but the image is going to be a lot better in brighter environments like a pub. (As amazon.com as a money back guarantee, maybe try the cheaper projector first to see if it works in your environment) « Show Less
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BeckBeck,I bought the projector for outside the home use, but still indoors. I use it for video presentations in connection with my religious faith. I am a traveling minister, and I set the projector up in a different auditorium each week. I can plug into the existing sound system with an audio converter, or I can play the projector with sound from the projector only. It has wonderful sound with a long range of projection. So, it's fantastic for what I use it for. I can show video files or a DVD (wish it was a blu-ray player) in full light. But, it's a much better picture with the lights out. It's doesn't have to be pitch black. But, "lights out" helps the picture quality. - I hope these comments help. BeckBeck,I bought the projector for outside the home use, but still indoors. I use it for video presentations in connection with my religious faith. I am a traveling minister, and I set the projector up in a different auditorium each week. I can plug into the existing sound system with an audio converter, or I can play the projector with sound from the projector only. It has wonderful sound with a long range of projection. So, it's fantastic for what I use it for. I can show video files or a DVD (wish it was a blu-ray player) in full light. But, it's a much better picture with... » Read More BeckBeck,I bought the projector for outside the home use, but still indoors. I use it for video presentations in connection with my religious faith. I am a traveling minister, and I set the projector up in a different auditorium each week. I can plug into the existing sound system with an audio converter, or I can play the projector with sound from the projector only. It has wonderful sound with a long range of projection. So, it's fantastic for what I use it for. I can show video files or a DVD (wish it was a blu-ray player) in full light. But, it's a much better picture with the lights out. It's doesn't have to be pitch black. But, "lights out" helps the picture quality. - I hope these comments help. « Show Less
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It does 16:9 and 16:10 as Todd said. It is a good projector but I wouldn't use it as you home theatre projector because it projects in 16:9 but has a 4:3 format. I hope that makes sense? It shows as a 4:3 square but has the 16:9 format. I will see if I can post a picture in here.
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I use the Optoma glasses that are 80ish $. Not sure if the Sainsonic are exactly the same quality and sync well with the projector but being a brand new product (when I got the projector in September) I wanted to make sure they are perfectly compatible. I have to say I too have an issue with the 3D but it is only happening on certain movies (Iron Man 3 so far but only tried 3 3D movies). The 3D seems to occasionally "de-sync" causing the image to be blurry. The glasses are however connected. It isn't my receiver as I tried with the PS3 plugged directly into the projector and the same happened. Given it did not happen with all the movies I'm inclined to think the problem was with the movie itself but I still thought it's good to give you a heads up.
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The major difference is the pjd 5134 is not full H.D. If you go to amazon and search electronics , type in the 5134 and search you will see some reviews on that page , one review said " this is not true H.D. far from it , but the picture quality is very good. When you have a broadcast signal from your provider and or blue ray or any true H.D signal you need true H,D to receive the signal and display true H.D which is 1928x 1080 only that "native resolution is true H.D. AND THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE , i TESTED 3 OR 4 OTHER PROJECTORS , THAT WERE GOOD ,BUT NOT TRUE H.D. For eg. I watched the world cup in true H.D. phenomenal . The key is "native resolution " the one you are asking about is 600x800 the other one is 1928x1080 -true H.D. there is a big difference , that is why you pay more for the one compared to the other , but it is definitely worth it , it depends on how good you want your picture to be , if you want true H.D. get the 7820 true H.D. .AS GOOD AS A MOVIE THEATER OR BETTER ,Mark 850-696-9519 , call if you want to discuss further
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Great projector for the money, and it can connect to your gaming system with an HDMI cable. As far as wireless goes, it's OK, but you'll need to buy the BenQ wireless dongle. The wireless works well for doing presentations, but not so much for gaming. Here's the link. BenQ 5J.J3F28.A01 Wireless Dongle, Black
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I really like my screen. Easy to mount easy to build. That projector is nice. I decided on the epson 5030 because it is LCD and not DLP. If you have DLP you will get a rainbow effect on fast action shots. Id also recommend this mount. It is the best out there hands down. No fiddling with screws and tightening your monitor into place. Peerless PRGS-UNV Precision Gear Universal Projector Mount - Black
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Mine is great. The picture is very good. I mean that because I have a panasonic 65vt50 and after watching that I can still enjoy watching this one. So it most not be that bad if my eyes can stand the change from the best you can buy to this tv. It's currently in my bedroom
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Please. I'd like to know if you have tested this projector with the ps3 and a bluray 3D. Is itwhat I've been looking for?
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Oh ya. The epson is a fantastic projector. Have had mine for two years with over 5k hours and still works like new. Can't brag on it enough honestly.
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I am sorry you are having problems. I also ordered this projector, but promptly sent it back as I was dissatisfied with it. I recommend you do the same. I ordered a different model and am very happy with it. I use it for Keynote presentations as well as showing movies. I could never have done that with this model you have. I then ordered the Optoma W303, yes, more expensive, but IMHO well worth it. As they say, "you get what you pay for, if you don't pay much, you don't get much".
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Yep-- the 2D is awesome! We love this projector! Be sure to get a HD screen too- we found a great one- 120 inches for under $200
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It will still look great, just have in mind this is a short throw projector. I have mines about 9ft on a 120" screen and image is awesome.
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Hello John, the gain on the Projectoscreens is 1.1, & it will look great using Epson LCD Projectors.
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Yes, that is true! i have this projector at 1 year ago with 2 viewsonic active shutter glasses and a PS3 320Gb (move) with the last fw 3.56 for 3D support and NEVER, "NEVER" can see in 3D... grrrrrr!!! i do try softwares to generate 3D with the laptop like Tridef, etc with no lucky... i am an experimented technical user and reading a lot about this think the last thing to do is wait the last presentation of Viewsonic, the VP3D1 3D converter box to use with the projector... is the same of the Optoma 3D-XL, but i hope the VP3D1 are cheapest! sorry my bad english! :)