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I am considering a infocus front projection projector... My question is: If I set the front projector to display 65" screen how would the quality of the picture be vs a 65" rear projection set. The question is based upon spending approximately $3000 FOR either the front or rear projection set?

When I was considering this choice the fact front projectors required a darker room ruled them out for our South side, general purpose family room with windows. I will let others address the "best for cost' issues. We have "blackout" shades on 3 windows, but it is still fairly bright on a sunny day from other adjacent areas. Not an issue at night. Rear projection works well even on the brightest afternoon with the shades down.

Bulbman2,

If you only have $3000 and are looking for accuracy then a CRT RPTV is the better choice. That is just not enough $$ for an FPTV application.

While I understand the point of your question the question itself is invalid without describing your viewing environment, viewing distance and how many people.

For FPTV the most common comparison being asked or considered is will you prefer an accurate 65'" image over an inaccurate 100" image based upon the fact that few have their FPTV applications setup correctly. The results are mixed but many prefer the impact of a bigger image over the accuracy of a smaller one.

65"vs 65" Richard, I think you have answered my question.. I am not looking for 100" picture. I want quality. So what is the best system for $3000 with approximately 65" screen picture quality is far more important then size

What kind of room lighting? Bright, medium or dark?

What is your viewing distance?

How many people normally?

You say you want accuracy. Does that mean you intend to have the display calibrated?

Will you be mixing your images enough?
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I live by myself so most imortant is viewing for one. Most viewing is with dish network except late at night when I get hd signals from my uhf antenna. \dvd s only once a month,. Thank you very much for your input I really appreciate the forum

John

The last things I need to know to get you pointed in the right direction...

You say you want accuracy. Does that mean you intend to have the display calibrated?

What kind of room lighting? Bright, medium or dark?
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What is your viewing distance?

Will you be mixing your images enough?
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living room is 16x 21 viewing distance from set to couch is about 18 feet lighting is medium. will probably not pay to have it calibrated I am in michigan

Sounds like a casual viewing situation. With medium room lighting as a constant and with your viewing distance it sounds like a digital display such as DLP or LCD would be the better choice since it appears you don't have the right application for a CRT. This also takes care of burn in concerns and mixing images to prevent it. Some positive steps would still be a calibration, a one time charge with digital displays, and at that viewing distance back lighting as well. Check www.cnet.com for some decent review information from David Katzmaier.

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