Home Theater Plasma TV VS Projectors

Home Theater - Plasma TV VS Projectors
By Jakob Culver

Many homeowners are struggling with an important, electronic question: What is the ideal display for my home theater? Many people have fought this debate, but I'll try to make clear some important considerations.

The most important detail to consider when deciding between a projector and a large plasma television is ambient light. A room with lots of windows presents a problem for a projector because every little bit of ambient lighting degrades the projected image. The ideal environment for a projector is one where you have total control over the lighting. If your home theater uses a projector, you are limited to using it when you can eliminate other light. A plasma screen can be used anyplace, anytime.

Assuming your home theater has blackout curtains, or exists deep underground; let's examine differences between a plasma television and a projector. One advantage of a projector is that you can get a much larger picture than is available in plasma. Projectors can produce images comparable to an 81-inch screen and larger. This just isn't possible with a plasma screen. However, plasma's have the advantage of not needing any amount of space. A projector must have a long enough corridor to project its image on the wall or screen. To get an 81-inch or greater image, you need a decent distance between the projector and the target. Second, a projector's image is dependent on more than the quality of the projector; you must be projecting onto a specialized surface or you lose detail. A top of the line HD projector with a very high native resolution would be wasted if you were just projecting the image onto a wall. You need an equally high quality screen with features such as a matte finish to eliminate reflection and glare. A plasma display requires no additional equipment.

Overall, a projector has the potential of creating a beautiful image, but it needs too much to work effectively. If you're creating a private movie theater with lighting control and an investment in a screen, mounting equipment, and blackout curtains, then a projector is your piece of equipment. For everyone else, I suggest a plasma television.

Jakob Culver is founder of the website http://www.plasmatvarena.com providing information, articles and reviews about plasma tv's. To find more articles like this one visit the site http://www.plasmatvarena.com.

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LCD Projectors

LCD Projectors
By Ken Marlborough

A LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Projector is the modern version of the slide projector and overhead projector. Unlike CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) projectors, the LCD projector does not function according to the traditional projection-tube system.

The LCD Projector usually contains three separate LCD glass panels - one each for the red, green, and blue components of the video signal. The LCD chip is transparent, and when a powerful light source is passed through it, each individual pixel transforms the light and projects the image or data through a lens onto the screen.

The LCD Projector technological revolution started around the mid-1990s, when manufacturers began to use microdisplays and merge illumination and imaging in one device. Following this development, Compaq introduced one of the first ultra-lightweight data projectors in 2000 - the MP1400 using the DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology from Texas Instruments. Most LCD Projectors today support VGA output at resolutions ranging up to 800x600 and 1024x768. They are also usually capable of projecting standard video from a VCRs, DVDs, and cable boxes; and many of them are specialized for use at home, known as Front-Projection TVs.

The main advantage of the LCD projector is that since the LCD chip is miniature in size, the whole unit is quite compact, which is very practical, especially for mobile professionals. Most LCD projectors are also typically capable of producing 2,000 to 2,500 ANSI lumens brightness with 1024 x 768 VGA resolution, resulting in better image quality. Power consumption is also relatively low. And, in comparison to CRT Projectors (which are still manufactured), LCD versions are quite inexpensive. For example, the Sony VPL-CX1 Superlite LCD Video Projector only costs around $2,000, but is still capable of producing super image quality.

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HDTV Projectors

HDTV Projectors
By Ken Marlborough

HDTV, also known as High Definition Television, is the future of the DTV transition. This transmits pictures with high resolution, which is twice higher than the analog TV or DVDs. HDTV projector is a specialized device for displaying the HDTV.

Today, HDTV projectors are used in various areas. This includes entertainment, business presentations, seminars, and also for public display. HDTV projector can be an addition to your home theater system as the HDTV projector is equipped to receive the HDTV.

Basically, HDTV projectors come in three different forms; DLP (stands for digital light processing) HDTV projector, LCD (liquid crystal display) HDTV projector, and LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon) HDTV projector. Among the three types, the LCOS is the latest trend in HDTV display. The cost of a HDTV projector will fluctuate based on the type. On an average, a DLP HDTV projector will cost $2,000 and more. While an LCD HDTV projector will cost less than $2,000 and an LCOS HDTV projector will approximately cost $5,000 and more.

To meet the varying needs, HDTV projectors come in a wide variety of sizes, weights, and technical features. HDTV projectors can be availed with a contrast ratio ranging from 1500:1 to 8000:1. Commonly, HDTV comes in two formats; 1080i and 720p (where i stands for interlaced, and p stands for progressive.) But, the advanced HDTV projectors come with 1920x1080 internal resolutions. Thus, this type of projectors can display 1080i with maximum clarity and it will cost $20,000 and more. Mostly, the HDTV projectors are compact in size and are very easy to operate.

Different brands of HDTV projectors are available in the market today. Some of the top brands are Sony, Mitsubishi, Dukane, Sharp, and Panasonic. Mostly, all the types and brands of the HDTV projectors are complemented with different warranty periods, A/V cables, remote control, and more. Depending on the availability, the HDTV projectors can be availed from dealers, local outlets, or online stores.

While purchasing a HDTV projector, it is always recommended to check the projector?s compatibility with other systems in the house like VCRs, DVD players, surrounding sound components and standard TV systems. If this is done, the HDTV projector will display pictures with high resolution, thus giving you a cinematic ambience and feel.

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