What do you think about this projector?

Question

http://www.amazon.com/Optoma-TX7155-projector-lumens-Definition/dp/B000WH9QJW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1209779655&sr=1-3

i am in the market for a projector. i have never owned one and no little to nothing about them. i own a large flat screen plasma tv, thats how i know about 1080p. i saw this one on amazon. it is one of few 1080p projectors i found under $2000. actually its the cheapest. tell me straight up. is this a piece of c**p

Answer 1

Two Type of Projector LCD and DLP.  LCD projector are quite, video are very vivid and bright but LCD projector are very big compare to DLP projector, which is smaller, louder fan noise, contrast (black level) are better than LCD projector.  All projector require New lamp every 2000-3000 hours which is almost 3-5 year with 2-3 hours every day.  But LCD projector can extend the lamp hours to 4000 to 5000 hours if the projector is clean regularly.  DLP projector are not light that, if time limit is reach than you have to buy a new bulb.  I would recommend you buy a Sanyo Z2000 1080p for $1549 with $600 rebate(at BHphoto.com).  If that is to high, than buy a Optoma HD65, it's the best projector under $1000.00.  Optoma is the leading budget projector for many year, it also have 2 year warranty.  THe Sany Z2000 1080P have 3 year warranty.  If you do buy a projector, make sure to at least buy 3 year warranty!  Projector tend to brake down after warranty period, fixing it is costly so remember to buy extend warranty and regular cleaning for LCD projector and it will last a very long time.