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Stephen
Feb 6, 2004

Stoned
I'm looking for a recommendation as I know nothing much about projectors:

What's your budget?
I'd love to be under $500, but I don't even know if that's reasonable or not.

Intended sources -- what are you going to watch/play/do?
Sports mostly. I'm looking for using this outdoor against the side of the house for burgers/BBQs, that sort of thing.

How big of a picture do you want? "I don't care/Big" is an acceptable answer
I don't care. The bigger the better, obviously, but it'll be used against a house or garage. It doesn't have to be perfect quality, I'm just looking for a fun way to watch sports outside on nice days with friends.

Are you going to use a screen? (if you already own a screen, how big/what kind/what gain, if known?)
Just the side of my white garage/house. If necessary I wouldn't mind setting up a hang from the side.

What are the restrictions, if any, on placement?
Not sure how to answer this, but I'd say no restrictions.

Thanks in advance for any help!

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Stephen
Feb 6, 2004

Stoned

KillHour posted:

You trying to watch during the day or at night?

It will probably be bright out for most uses. CFL/NFL games, MLB, Hockey playoffs etc. all usually running around 7-10ish PM

I'm trying to learn about Lumens and one site tells me I need at least 3000 for daylight.

Stephen
Feb 6, 2004

Stoned

KillHour posted:

Edit: ^^ drat you!

TL;DR: What you want to do is impractical at best.

I was aware I knew little about projectors, but I had no idea just how little.

Thanks again for the help! I'll just pick up a cheap big T.V. then.

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