Recommend me a projector

[Funyuns101]

So... I'm thinking about getting a projector... nothing extraordinary, but here are the few things that I want:

1024x768 and sub $1000...
i've been looking around a little bit... noticed brands like acer, dell, infocus...

anyone have suggestions? thanks ahead of time!

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

What are you using this for?

Benq is another one to look at. (6200/6210)

 

[Funyuns101]

fixed sig...
just normal stuff... nothing fancy like movie watching for a home theater setup...
perhaps presentations~
the cheaper the better... also, the clearer and brighter pictures too~

someone's got to have budget projectors...

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

What does normal stuff mean? Is this a business application or something personal?

If it doesn't have to move and you want something really cheap you might want to check out DIY projectors (look at lumenlabs).

 

[Funyuns101]

not THAT cheap... just for personal use (movies, but i'm not that picky about quality) and occasional presentation... i'm not looking for crap or anything ...

just on a budget...

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

If this is for movies, I'd suggest getting a 16:9 projector instead of a 4:3 unit.

My own 4805 was under $1000 with a screen back in winter. Now it's cheaper.

Woot.com has them on sale occationally. Last deal was the projector, a screen, and a big matrix DVD set for $699.

Have you looked at any projectors?

You might want to look at some DLP and LCD projectors in person before you decide if you like one tech over the other.