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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Inspect Your Gadgets > Best value for projector
 
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RisqueBarber
Jul 10, 2005

 I'm getting a projector in August and the HC1500 is right in my price range. I don't want to derail but does anyone have a recommendation for speakers? I'm on a budget of $500 dollars and I'm definitely looking for the surround sound experience.

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RisqueBarber
Jul 10, 2005

 Yeah I know I was just thinking that maybe people with projectors could tell me their setup and what they used, but I'll take it to another thread. :)

* # ¿ Apr 24, 2008 22:02
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RisqueBarber
Jul 10, 2005

 Is there anyone that has the Dell 2400MP DLP Projector and can tell me how they like it? I have a chance to get a good deal off it from the coupons thread.

It's a cnet editors choice with an 8.1 but the users gave it a 5.4.

RisqueBarber fucked around with this message at 06:39 on Apr 27, 2008

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RisqueBarber
Jul 10, 2005

 I just got the HC1500 and I was wondering what the best way to calibrate it is?

* # ¿ Jun 24, 2008 05:04
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RisqueBarber
Jul 10, 2005

King Hotpants posted:

No two projectors are the same. You need to get a calibration disc and do it yourself, because my numbers won't be correct on your projector.

For a better calibration (i.e. if you're a picky bitch like me) you can pick up a Spyder2 sensor and download HCFR and you can give yourself a really excellent calibration for $60. It helps if you have friends with projectors who will chip in and help you offset the cost, though I don't think spending $60 to calibrate your >$1000 projector is that insane.

My roommates are leaning towards a guy at circuit city coming in to calibrate for $150 (since hes a "professional"). Will he do a better job then me using the spyder sensor?

edit: we need a megathread.

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