Technology ConnectionsDec 31, 2022
Congrats on using that impossible image in the headline.
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To be clear, I don't have anything against projectors per se, but you need a dedicated space for them or else the ability to *completely* darken a room.

You will be very disappointed if you try to use one as a TV replacement for ordinary TV scenarios.

Show threadSam WronskiDec 31, 2022
@TechConnectify ALR screens really help with this but they're expensive.
Show threadJon SpringDec 31, 2022
@runewake2 @TechConnectify I was introduced to ambient light rejecting screens with this video, which suggests indoor contrast ratios like this are possible (but pricey). https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t3R9YfEbdJA
I Got a Laser TV And Iā€™m Never Going Back

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Show threadSam WronskiDec 31, 2022
@Spring @TechConnectify they're not magic, you can see the blacks in the image I shared are more dark grey. But the tech has come far enough that you do not need to eliminate all light to get a really nice picture.
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@runewake2 @Spring still, though, having experienced a nice DLP projector in a completely light controlled room and an OLED TV, I got to be honest I'll pick the OLED TV every time.

But that is a matter of priorities and preferences. If you want a really big screen relatively cheaply, projectors will win. If you're looking for image quality without going down a rabbit hole, OLED will win.

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Show threaddakkarDec 31, 2022
@TechConnectify I bought a projector and a roll-up screen so I could still use that wall for a bookcase šŸ˜
Show threadSam WronskiDec 31, 2022
@TechConnectify @Spring a comparably priced OLed is currently about 1/4th the size. As someone in an apartment, a projector screen is also lighter to mount to the wall and easier to move later (it roles up). I do think it's something everyone is going to have different feelings about but over the past 3 years, having something to replace movie theaters has been really nice. I don't think a smaller TV could have had the same effect.
Show threadTechnology ConnectionsDec 31, 2022

@runewake2 @Spring well yeah, and I would definitely point out that a lot of this is down to what sort of experience you want to recreate.

I still think it's pretty cool to have a projector throwing light across the room, and that was a huge draw to me convincing my parents to set up a theater room.

But my priorities have changed - now I would rather have an extremely good 65" screen than an OK 120" one with other limitations