oh yes, we have 2 more HD65 kakis in da house; IsoZ and aricat.

Welcome!

If you opt for Draper 106" manual pull down screen (abt RM900), then the case is abt 99". Overall size is 64: X 96". At this screen size, the pj needed to be at abt 12' 6" from the screen. So, it would be right behind your seating area. If you want to DIY, then it will be cheaper. Drop rx330 a PM on this.

http://www.projectorcentral.com/Optoma-HD6...culator-pro.htm


Better to adjust your seating distance. It would be rather troublesome to install a bracket through the plaster ceiling, considering you need to patch it back.

The fan noise of HD65 is not noisy. I think other HD65 owners will agree on this. Your viewing area scenario is almost same as rx330 with lights through the small window.

Mostly in 106" for HDTV format (16:9). The smaller size would be 92".

Of course, the Full HD plasma would have the best PQ. But, in terms of WOW factor, nothing beats HD projector.

Seriously (not trying to hard sell HD pj) plasma tv emits too much light which my eyes will eventually gets tired. Moreover, it is more expensive. A Full HD projector is abt RM11-12K, which could shoot a 106" image easily. To get the same size for a plasma, be ready to fork out 6 figures $$$.

Then again, you need to have suitable environment to have a pj, whereby not everyone has the 'luxury' to have one.

Most probably still available after 5 yrs. But unlikely after 10 years. By that time, maybe new and far advanced pj already in the market.

I am aiming 1080p pj in 2010.

Christmas 2010. Still far away.

When there's a will, there's a way



HD65 is a very bright pj. So, with ambient light, it still able to churn out decent picture

You can test at hackwire's pad. Or I can bring the HD65 to demo at your place.

PM hackwire to test HD65 since his house is nearby your area.

I dont think the margin can be that high. RM1,700 sld be very good bargain already

toytoy, you are right. With RM800, can get Draper's Luma 92" pull down screen in HDTV format (16:9).

106" pull down is abt RM860. Fixed is abt RM3-4K. Electric is almost double the price of pull down.



Still can. Only that not nice looking as u said.

Yes, fixed screen is very expensive, which make it non-viable for us. How abt DIY (sending to photo frame shop to do it) like rx330?

pull down screen still consider 'affordable'. For me, if got really ideal room, I wld go for DIY fixed screen. No point splurging on branded fixed screen that costs a bomb

Very sharp eyes Yes, it might cause reflection due to the brightness of the projector beaming forward. Unless he use fabric or curtain to cover it up.

A very good start to DIY screen. Cant wait to see the final result.

painting needs skill. I am one of the lousy fella in this.

No doubt cloth would be a better choice. We shall see the development of this.

Yes, it is good to share it with others who intend to DIY the screen.

Remember to take some shots during the process of painting. TIA

Off to a good start. ycs, no snapshots of the progress?