Hello guys.

I was searching the right projector for outdoor usage
Yeah u guess right, i'm gonna put outside my cafe, to serve my soccer fan request . Projector only will be used at night.
And today was my price-hunting day at plaza lowyat.

The same question 1 asked at every shops: "Bos, pls recommend me the best projector for outdoor usage" ..
and below are several answers i got today.

Brand : NEC NP115G
Tech : DLP
Lumens : 2500
Contrast : 2000:1
Resolution : SVGA 800x600
Weight : 2.6KG
Lamp Life : 5000 hrs
Price : RM 1899 + Free 6'x6' Projector Screen
Comment : Have several input ports(Computer, component, S-Video)

Brand : HITACHI CP-RX80
Tech : 3LCD
Lumens : 2200
Contrast : 500:1
Resolution : XGA 1024x768
Weight : 3.2 KG
Lamp Life : 6000 hrs
Price : RM2399 + Free 6'x6' Projector Screen
Comment : Have a Daytime Mode, but quite bulky.

Brand : ACER X1261
Tech : DLP
Lumens : 2500
Contrast : 3700:1
Resolution : XGA 1024x768
Weight : 2.2 KG
Lamp Life : 5000hrs
Price : RM2199 + Free 6'x6' Projector Screen + 320GB External HDD.
Comment : Only see this item on flyers. No actual item at the shop.

So i really need Projector Sifoos out there to give advice which one to choose.
Pls suggest any other brands or model if the above items are not that great. My max budget is RM2500.

Thanks in adv for ur time.

Based on the model u listed, I put my $ on ACER X1261

and why is that bro? because of the contrast?

Because it has the following

Tech : DLP
Lumens : 2500
Contrast : 3700:1
Resolution : XGA 1024x768
Weight : 2.2 KG

Of course good price too..

okeh thanks bro. hopefully it can project well in outdoor mode ~

Lumens : 2500 is quite a bright projector...

If you want to show the World Cup in HD using B.yond, you'd need a DVI-D/HDMI HDCP input on the projector. Otherwise, the projector is a waste of money as you can't use it with BD players and B.yond. The Acer & Hitachi does not have any HDCP input so consider other models.

Also make sure you know the native resolution of the projector. Just like HDTVs, some 720p projectors can accept 1080p resolution but not displaying it in 1080p; for 720p projectors, displaying 1080i is acceptable.

When you setup XGA projectors, make sure you set it up to maximize its resolution. XGA is 4:3 aspect ratio so if it's SDTV, that's fine.


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Also, the installation and design and material used for it is just as important to maintain it.

I think for 'Football' no need to be HD...your list of projectors also dun pump out HD stuff...which should be enough for normal viewing.

As some of the members mention, the rest of your stuff is also important to mention, so I guess you will be using the normal Astro?

yes. will only use normal astro...

My choice for now will be ACER X1261 since the spec quite nice for normal football viewing with high contrast..

Hopefully can perform well on outdoor environment..

I recall someone here mentioning that Astro Beyond cannot be used for commercial purpose.

Update.

My 2 last models after several filters have been made. Only these 2 suit my needs, functionality and of course...BUDGET!

Acer X1261 VS Acer P1200 (yeah i know both are acer.. but what can i do.. both offer better specs and price)


Details comparison:
http://www.aboutprojectors.com/projector_c...mit=Compare+Now

I hope and I know this thread will be a reference to all LYN members that want to seek for a best projector to be used outdoor.
I've done a research on LYN, but no good result.

I don't understand why you'd want to spend money on an SD projector and then project SD, especially since you're a business. For under RM3000 for the projector and adding just another RM20 monthly, you can attract more customers with your HD offering.

As for B.yond not available for business, that's what Astro tried to do years before with their regular service, allowing only five or six premium channels for nearly RM1000 in monthly subscription fees. Do you see your local stall have that limitation?


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