Question by free.bullets: Should I buy a projector?
I’m thinking about buying a projector. I’ll be using it with a computer and tv. It has to be cheap. I’m thinking of getting this one:

http://www.amazon.com/View-Sonic-PJ503D-ViewSonic-Projector/dp/B000OLG72U

http://www.viewsonic.com/products/projectors/PJ503D/

I can get it for $ 400 after the rebate. When it says, 800 x 600 SVGA Pixel Format, what does that mean?
Does 800×600 mean that that’s the max resolution for my computer, or can I have more resolution?
It has 1500 lumens and a 2000:1 contrast ratio
I have a very dark room for it
I calculated it together and it said the max my screen can be is 50″ high by 66″ wide since my room is 11′ x 11′
Hello? Anyone home?

Best answer:

Answer by Kanesha J
Yes. If you can afford it

What do you think? Answer below!

Is bigger and more expensive really better? How do you evaluate the different products out there?

They have a really good deal on a viewsonic pj506d svga projector. 469, but you get the screen and mount at no charge with a rebate.

I am a little worried about the warranty though. It is a xmas present so if II buy it now, I will lose half the 1 year lamp warranty that comes with it which seems like the most important part.

http://www.epson.ca/cgi-bin/ceStore/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=60878894

Thank you.

Is there any speaker system or home theater system for me?
If so, what is it or where could I go to find it myself?
Thanks.

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