Right brain not working today...took me a few hours to understand what you are saying... hahaha...

Already added earlier. Thanks

This post has been edited by dwRK: Jun 14 2017, 08:33 PM

FHD (2.6 mbps) vs HD (1.3 mbps)

Both are processed similarly...taken at viewing distance and cropped...color a bit out due to camera auto white balance

So which is which? Is the HD one acceptable?

150" bro

Phone size or big screen...both can tell difference

This post has been edited by dwRK: Jun 15 2017, 12:03 PM

...you're thinking of fruitie perhaps...i think she uses monitor...I use projector...I can have any size I want

Thanks... I put page 1?

This post has been edited by dwRK: Jun 15 2017, 08:07 PM

No issue...you won't see the pixels sitting at the proper viewing distance...

Mine is FHD. Got 4K also nowadays.

A good CRT projector, with proper processing and setting up, can still give the newer ones a run for their money...

Since no takers...

I'd just say this FHD@2.6 mbps is marginally better. Why? With HD@1.3 mbps, the equivalent FHD bitrate is only about 2.2 mbps...so this HD is inferior...

There are many situations the reverse is true...where the 1080p quality is not necessary better than 720p

The unit of measure is bpp (bits per pixel) if people wants to learn more...

...unfortunately I watch more TVs than movies... ...so there's no such thing but just a dream is all

Thanks...yes that is very acceptable/good quality for streaming...hope more shows get encoded to HEVC... right now still limited...

...finally got quasar n reborn installed... lol...

Info should be on the charger...the jack needs to match too...

Optoma n Benq

Both brands are ok.

You need to compare by models...they all got pros & cons...and people have different needs and preferences...

I'd include Epson and Vivitek into the mix...and JVC if you have the funds...

You search and find no info...no buzz...nothing...

That to me is a clear message to avoid...

There are far cheaper free for life IPTV boxes that I do not recommend ...but if you insist, see here https://tvpadtalk.ca/ ....

Correct... controlling ambient light is paramount...living room is not ideal but can be managed via black-out curtains, ambient light rejection screen, etc. Reflected light from the screen needs to be managed too. The room doesn't have to be pitch black, obviously the darker the better.

You can maintain a TV for day use, and projector for movie night

Lamp replacement frequency is a non-issue IMHO. My projectors are rated 6000 hrs in eco/low power mode. It means at 6000 hrs, light output is reduced by half. I put mine in eco because they are still quite bright, and when time comes I can crank it back up for extra say 1000hrs... if you use 2 hrs per day, 6000 hrs == 8 years!

Bare bulb costs US$ 20-30 for DIY...buying the whole light housing will obviously cost a bit more, on Lazada < RM300.

AA. For now LCoS is regarded the "best" for black level but expensive...not sure if Sony has fixed their degradation issue, so only JVC is recommended. LCD tech has improved a lot...look towards Epson, Panasonic has been quiet. "Cheap" native 4K DLP from Optoma has just been launched, FHD DLP from Optoma, Benq, are quite good too. So really depends what is important to you...a "con" may be immaterial for your usage...

BB. White/light gray is best for a dark room. Your case may call for an ambient light rejection screen...the grayness and gain depends on how bright your room and projector are...good ones are not cheap so most folks are better off with black-out curtains.

CC. 1080p projector, 3.5k to 20k, mid range 6-8k. Screen, 1k to 10k. What's in your wallet?

This post has been edited by dwRK: Jun 25 2017, 09:58 AM

Only if you subscribe to Amazon video and/or other US providers, & VPN to the USA.

I don't have direct experience, but do have a Kindle Fire tablet, so can understand the issues people complained about the Firestick.

8-12 hrs a day...you're better off with a TV...seriously...

Cheaper projectors doesn't have the contrast and brightness for HDR comparable from 4K TV...the technology moves a bit differently and slowly due to different constraints...

Projector is for a totally different, immersive experience...4K TV is for counting pimples and hair follicles...

VPN is like a super highway / tunnel... links you with a server in the USA for example...once you reach there, you can go Disneyland, Universal Studio, Las Vegas, etc. You pay toll to get there... then you pay entrance fee for the others... understand?

When they ask who are you...the VPN server/service answer on your behalf...from USA...

This post has been edited by dwRK: Jun 25 2017, 01:16 PM

Sorry bro. Not trying to imply that...just doing an ELI5

I've used VPN before and it "unlocks" many sites...just never subscribe to Netflix, Directv, Slingtv, Xfinity, etc...

You want direct proof...the VPN/IPTV seller's thread will probably have the answer you're looking for. They subscribe others too. Normally people subscribe the most value for money Netflix, unless they also want live tv...a lot also have friends n relative in the USA/UK so they just get VPN and share TV access...

This post has been edited by dwRK: Jun 26 2017, 01:39 PM

True...but the whole post was supposed to be just a tongue in cheek response...and since you don't see it that way... I apologize & say my peace lor...afterall...no reason for me to purposely piss you off or pick a fight...

This post has been edited by dwRK: Jun 26 2017, 08:15 PM

Should be OK... you can always try now with your phone / tablet / pc...

You don't have to update to V18 you know...I suspect somebody will have a 32 bit fork...

This post has been edited by dwRK: Jun 30 2017, 06:38 PM

White Huawei box...free with Unifi (exclude lite)...