Last week, I wrote a post detailing the HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray war. I stated that in order to see any difference, I would need to upgrade my projector, as it is only an Enhanced Definition (848×480) display. While this works out great for DVDs , it is not going to show any detail in a higher resolution image like one of the HD formats supports.
While I had originally considered waiting until later in the year (or even early next year), I am seriously contemplating doing the upgrade soon.
Those that know me have seen me go through a few different modes of transportation in the last two years. Right now I have a car that I purchased last year and a motorcycle that I purchased in May (used). While I love the bike, it just hasn’t gotten the use that I thought it would. It seems to take longer to “gear up” than to ride to work or run a quick errand – I don’t live in a big town, so nothing is more than a few minutes away. Even on longer rides, it’s hard to find the time to just go out and ride the back roads. It could also be the 100+ degree weather this summer… Whatever it is, I’m disappointed to even ponder getting rid of it, but at the same time, it’s not very cost effective sitting in the garage
Anyway, IF I decide to sell the bike (and my older theater equipment), I have convinced myself that I would have the money to upgrade the theater now…plus still have a nice chunk of change to put away for savings. After all, I spend ridiculous amounts of time watching movies every week, I might as well get the best of it. Funny how we try to justify things we really don’t NEED.
I have researched several projectors and packages and have found a nice Sanyo PLV-Z5, which is a 720p 3LCD offering. The lens shift on this unit would keep me from having the alter my current mounting setup, and the zoom and bigger throw range would allow me to move from a 76″ screen to 92″ or even 100″(whoa!)
At the same time, I would likely purchase the Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD player, which can be found for less than $250 with several bundled movies. I would not normally purchase an HD player at this time, but it costs only slightly more than a good upconverting player (not the $40 WalMart junk) AND plays hi-def content at the same time.
Of course everything here is just a “thought” right now, and nothing is final. I’m actually perfectly happy with my current setup – but I’ve got that techno-geek urge that always wants the next best thing.
I’ll have to review my logic (and finances) in the coming days, but I guess anything is a possibility right now.
New Projector in My Future?
September 6, 2007Last week, I wrote a post detailing the HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray war. I stated that in order to see any difference, I would need to upgrade my projector, as it is only an Enhanced Definition (848×480) display. While this works out great for DVDs , it is not going to show any detail in a higher resolution image like one of the HD formats supports.
While I had originally considered waiting until later in the year (or even early next year), I am seriously contemplating doing the upgrade soon.
Those that know me have seen me go through a few different modes of transportation in the last two years. Right now I have a car that I purchased last year and a motorcycle that I purchased in May (used). While I love the bike, it just hasn’t gotten the use that I thought it would. It seems to take longer to “gear up” than to ride to work or run a quick errand – I don’t live in a big town, so nothing is more than a few minutes away. Even on longer rides, it’s hard to find the time to just go out and ride the back roads. It could also be the 100+ degree weather this summer… Whatever it is, I’m disappointed to even ponder getting rid of it, but at the same time, it’s not very cost effective sitting in the garage
Anyway, IF I decide to sell the bike (and my older theater equipment), I have convinced myself that I would have the money to upgrade the theater now…plus still have a nice chunk of change to put away for savings. After all, I spend ridiculous amounts of time watching movies every week, I might as well get the best of it. Funny how we try to justify things we really don’t NEED.
I have researched several projectors and packages and have found a nice Sanyo PLV-Z5, which is a 720p 3LCD offering. The lens shift on this unit would keep me from having the alter my current mounting setup, and the zoom and bigger throw range would allow me to move from a 76″ screen to 92″ or even 100″(whoa!)
At the same time, I would likely purchase the Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD player, which can be found for less than $250 with several bundled movies. I would not normally purchase an HD player at this time, but it costs only slightly more than a good upconverting player (not the $40 WalMart junk) AND plays hi-def content at the same time.
Of course everything here is just a “thought” right now, and nothing is final. I’m actually perfectly happy with my current setup – but I’ve got that techno-geek urge that always wants the next best thing.
I’ll have to review my logic (and finances) in the coming days, but I guess anything is a possibility right now.
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