(Credit:
Geoffrey Morrison)
With all the hype and hoopla about Sharp's 80-, and now 90-inch LCDs, I think it's important to point out that these are neither a good value, nor a good idea if your goal is a big TV for the home.
Yes, I'm talking about projection, and it's easier, cheaper, and better looking than a big LCD.
In a way, I've talked about this before. But now that these LCD behemoths are real, have prices, and are actually shipping (more or less), a direct comparison is simple. First, the pros and cons.
Pro LCDThey're bright. Far brighter than any projector. As they emit their own light, they'll hold up better in a well-lit room. If your room is all windows, and you're shade/curtain-phobic, stop reading here.
They're "simple." This is an argument I know is common, though I don't really understand it myself. Projectors are two pieces: the projector and the screen. You only need to run one HDMI to a projector, and the screen doesn't actually require anything other than mounting.
They don't need a separate audio system. If you're using the speakers in your TV, well, I'm not sure why. All TV speakers are awful.
Pro projectorNot limited to a specific screen size. You can size your screen to your room, and the projector will generally b… [Read more]
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