find a good home theatre store for an example, perhaps take a (mainstream) movie to compare.

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It's simply the same as with mainstream DVDs.

If they look good on TV they look even better on projector.

And if they look bad on TV they look even worse on projector.

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The truth is, well authored DVDs look freakin' fantastic on the projector, and it goes without saying that High Definition TV looks absolutely stunning. Regular TV looks like comparative ass, but what do you expect for NTSC on a 77" screen... :) It's certainly still watchable--you just get spoiled after watching too much HD...

Anyway, I've got an Evil Angel disc, and some Wicked titles I could check out on the projector, and I'll give you a little mini-report on my findings tomorrow.

Edited by - MLyons on 7/14/2005 12:20:03 PM

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Anyway, like oatmeal said, the TRUE difference is when you see the projection on a high quality screen, like MLyons' friends. This is the type of screen I have 90 inches. I like it alot, but you have to sit far away from it because it's SO big, so a smaller LCD screen might be better depending on what type of viewing space you have available.

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To the original poster, I prefer the laptop, and not just because it's transportable. Projectors are great for regular programming and feature presentations, but I want minimal eye movement while watching porn.

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That said, I don't know that it's worth buying a projector and the accompanying screen just to watch porn, but then each person has to make that choice on their own. If I had the money, I WOULD buy a DLP projector to watch HD. We recently watched Eyes Wide Shut in HD, and that experience alone made me desperately wish I had one of my very own.

As a porn fan who really likes to appreciate the subtle perfections and imperfections of a woman's body, I'd call being able to watch porn on it a very desirable fringe benefit.

Anyway, projectors, especially decent ones, are expensive. Not just for the unit itself, but for the setup (the screen, and the havoc they can wreak in the room you're trying to use them in--ceiling mounts, or special furniture requirements, etc.). While DLP projectors are VERY bright (compared to LCD, and the now antiquated triple gun, RGB projectors) and stand up well in a lit room, it's still best to block out as much light as possible, and that can mean the purchase of heavy curtains or other light abating techniques that darken the room during the day. And there are some disadvantages to DLP projectors where LCD has the edge (rainbow effect for single chip DLPs, etc.). DLP is literally mind-blowing technology though, I have to say, and a high quality, multi-chip DLP projector will run you about $10,000, but they are beautiful to look at. Single chip DLPs (like the one my friend has) are much less expensive, and are certainly good enough for most people outside of a professional environment.

Anyway... there it is.

Just for your information, the adult title I checked out on the projector was Evil Angel's "Just Fuckin'" -- specifically Sandra Romain's scene.

Edited by - MLyons on 7/15/2005 9:32:23 AM

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No sound of course, and it was only a work print (no timing). Even still, it looked super cool. How much would I love to do a 35mm blowup and see one of our films playing at a New York arthouse? A lot!

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