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  • daithi
    V.I.P. Member
    • May 2009
    • 2586

    #1

    projector advise

    hi im looking into getting a projector for a man cave i plan on making once i have my attic converted
    i have no idea what to look out for in spec etc
    i came across this one on ebay for 100 euro second hand Hitachi PJ-TX100 Review - Home Theater Projectors - CNET Reviews

    im not buying it but it is on auction for 100 euro with no bids an a hour left on the auction

    just looking for general info on how big ya can make screen etc what type connections are handy for it etc etc
  • Meat-Head
    V.I.P. Member
    • Oct 2009
    • 32000

    #2
    no idea as a proper answer, but a *REAL* projector, unless mega mega cheap try to avoid 2nd hand.

    1) price up the cost of a bulb for that projector possable ?400
    2)if buying used, ask what the hour meter says for the bulb.
    if it's going to come from member Justy22 - don't bother the hour meter will
    be incorrected
    3) something about filters - not sure, but find out from a proper shop about a service.

    you basically have 3656457856788909 mirrors, 6656787897656678909 lenses, you dont't want to spend 5 hours clening it, rebuild it, then find a pubic hair in it.

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    • daithi
      V.I.P. Member
      • May 2009
      • 2586

      #3
      Originally posted by Meat-Head
      no idea as a proper answer, but a *REAL* projector, unless mega mega cheap try to avoid 2nd hand.

      1) price up the cost of a bulb for that projector possable ?400
      2)if buying used, ask what the hour meter says for the bulb.
      if it's going to come from member Justy22 - don't bother the hour meter will
      be incorrected
      3) something about filters - not sure, but find out from a proper shop about a service.

      you basically have 3656457856788909 mirrors, 6656787897656678909 lenses, you dont't want to spend 5 hours clening it, rebuild it, then find a pubic hair in it.

      1 the bulbs arent that expensive Hitachi PJ-TX100 | eBay

      2 he hasnt replied how many hours bulb has been used but says in ad theres 400 hours left

      3 he says it was serviced last year an has been used very little since its only a backup projector

      as for pubes there shouldnt be any as i wont be watching ~~~~ on it i promise

      also who is justy22 did ya have bad dealings with him

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      • Meat-Head
        V.I.P. Member
        • Oct 2009
        • 32000

        #4
        Originally posted by daithi55
        also who is justy22 did ya have bad dealings with him
        Justy22 basically if you do your homework 99% of his posts are milage IN-corrections - he is a train driver that seems to buy A LOT of cars with incorrect speedos!

        No problem with him - as long as he don't speak like Rab. C. Nesbit have no problem meeting him face to face.

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        • daithi
          V.I.P. Member
          • May 2009
          • 2586

          #5
          thought that was his ebay username ya were on about

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          • wetdog
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            • Apr 2011
            • 989

            #6
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            join this dude, jampacked with help,advice, and deals.

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            • nathan2007
              DK Veteran
              • Jun 2011
              • 448

              #7
              i have a optoma setup u would be well advised to look out and do research mate the throw raitio isv important and really depending on ur needs can make or break the decision

              i also have a man cave in which i have a 120 inch screen optoma hd33 i really cant recommend it enough mate

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              • daithi
                V.I.P. Member
                • May 2009
                • 2586

                #8
                Originally posted by nathan2007
                i have a optoma setup u would be well advised to look out and do research mate the throw raitio isv important and really depending on ur needs can make or break the decision

                i also have a man cave in which i have a 120 inch screen optoma hd33 i really cant recommend it enough mate
                what does this mean mate as i said i havent a clue about these thing the projector ive mentioned i can get for 100 euro off the seller unless he decided to relist it on ebay in my eyes thats a good bargain but then again there could be a lot of trouble with it

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                • Meat-Head
                  V.I.P. Member
                  • Oct 2009
                  • 32000

                  #9
                  Originally posted by daithi55
                  what does this mean mate as i said i havent a clue about these thing the projector

                  Not understanding plain Inglish *THINK* he means you need to check it was widescreen, letterbox mode and too big mode.

                  think it is refering to 1068*1024 or something - quick flick through a HDTV bumf might help.

                  Don't blame me if your wall isn't big enough.

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                  • patkins
                    V.I.P. Member
                    • Oct 2009
                    • 3662

                    #10
                    Daithi,I can only speak on overhead projectors but some contain a filter which if not cleaned regularly can cause the picture to flash different colours on the screen and it is annoying.

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                    • daithi
                      V.I.P. Member
                      • May 2009
                      • 2586

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Meat-Head
                      Not understanding plain Inglish *THINK* he means you need to check it was widescreen, letterbox mode and too big mode.

                      think it is refering to 1068*1024 or something - quick flick through a HDTV bumf might help.

                      Don't blame me if your wall isn't big enough.
                      the wall is very big will have no hassle putting a good screen on it also ive reread his post think its a miss spelling thik he means is very important

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