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Projector advice
liam.mccaffrey - 21/11/09 at 02:36 PM

I'm think of getting a projector for the workshop pc (laptop with a broken screen so would need to buy a monitor anyway)

anyone like to recommend something at the cheaper end of the scale, wouldn't need to project very big.

austin man - 21/11/09 at 02:39 PM

poundstretcher had some in a couple of weeks ago for £99.00

graememk - 21/11/09 at 02:42 PM

look into the price of the replacment bulbs before you buy.

ReMan - 21/11/09 at 02:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by graememk
look into the price of the replacment bulbs before you buy.


One I had (aquired) bulbs were £150!

tegwin - 21/11/09 at 02:59 PM

Cheap flat screen TV would be much much better in many ways... and would probs work out cheaper in the long run!


How do people find time to watch TV when working in the garage?

liam.mccaffrey - 21/11/09 at 03:08 PM

I don't want to watch tv its for the computer

Thanks for the suggestions

Dave Ashurst - 21/11/09 at 03:29 PM

I'd get one with an led lightsource if possible - they last 10x longer

As above, normal projector lamps are shockingly expensive!!

prawnabie - 21/11/09 at 03:53 PM

Ive just bought my third one now. if you just want it for pc - a cheap lcd one will do - if you want to watch tv/films on it then you should really go with a DLP one.

MikeRJ - 21/11/09 at 04:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by liam.mccaffrey
I don't want to watch tv its for the computer

Thanks for the suggestions


A projector is not really compatible with a workshop environment, they like cool, clean air.

An LCD monitor would be much cheaper and provide much greater resolution than a projector, and you don't need to provide a big bit of wall to project on.

Andi - 21/11/09 at 06:16 PM

http://www.5min.com/Video/Make-your-own-home-video-projector-1253

Daddylonglegs - 21/11/09 at 08:28 PM

As already mentioned, bulbs cost an absolute fortune, you can build a kit car for less than some (apparently)