This or That: TV vs Projector

12 years ago

last modified: 12 years ago

How do you prefer to watch your favorite movies/shows?

Vote and tell us if you prefer a regular TV or a projector! Be sure to post a comment telling us which one you picked and post a photo of your current entertainment set up.

Projector

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bungalowmo

12 years ago

last modified: 12 years ago

At home, I have a 50" led smart TV & love it!

At work....I am the Audio Visual engineer. We have both all over the place here & I can say that after 8 years here, our monitors have a much better, clearer image than any of the projectors.

They pay top dollar for the best, and even a $20k Christie Digital Projector is showing image issues. Most of what we display are computer images...mapping displays. Those are ok. But when they swap feeds to a tuner & project the news...not good. Not to mention the projector lamps are very expensive as well.

I'm guessing the normal consumer isn't going to be spending nearly that kind of money on a projector, so I'd suggest going with a flat panel.

My Samsung at home...had it over 2 years & absolutely love it!

That's my professional opinion.

edit: The projectors are also very expensive to repair! You likely don't have a local facility that repairs them & the shipping costs alone are pretty high. Just food for thought.

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Comments (24)

Luciana
12 years ago
We are quite fortunate to have both. Normally, we watch news and every day shows on the TV; films and series on blue-ray or via the slingbox on the 'white screen'.
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Barnhart Gallery
12 years ago
We have both as well. The only way to get a kid in the bathtub for more than three minutes in my house for a few years was to run vintage cartoons on the big white bathroom wall over the tub. Mighty Mouse, early Superman, super old Felix the cat...lots of laughs and a super clean kiddo!
sunnie2day
12 years ago
Oh good thinking, Barnhart Gallery! At my house we threw in rubber duckies and those wind-up sharks to ensure clean kids but the 'toons would have worked a lot better!

We're strictly TV here, and only one at the moment. We (gasp) have it in the bedroom atop an Art Deco sideboard, lol! Once the never-ending reno is complete we do plan a 42" for the lounge though.
Mohammad Patel
12 years ago
considerably less maintenance with a tv,although pricey,picture quality is also better. projectors advantage is it's large wall estate for lower price, but the compromise on quality,and high maintenance cost will make the t.v. my first choice.
pilbarapink
12 years ago
We have a projector only. In a small cottage we didn't want to give up the space required for a decent tv, which we rarely watch anyway. The projector is mounted above French doors to the garden so out of sight unless looking for it. We currently use the opposite wall as a screen but our next project is to build bookshelves across that entire wall. A screen will be mounted on the top and pulled down in front of the shelves as required. For news updates we use radio and iPads.
jase1125
12 years ago
I have both. The reality is the projector gets used very little compared to the TV. The contrast and color is better on the TV. The projector is 1080p and is good for what isn't is, but I am actually thinking of selling it and buying a large LED TV to replace it. Projectors were great several years ago considering their cost compared to a large (80"+) TV. Now TV prices have dropped so much that they are competitive.
Business_Name_Placeholder
12 years ago
For the 2 hours a week we watch TV, our 20 year old CRT boob tube (with OTA converter box) works fine.
vmbs
12 years ago
I would definitely go with the T.V. over the projector which is hardly ever used.
smurdochms
12 years ago
We ditched the screens & we love the family time & hobby time we found. Love no screen
Peggy Tupper
12 years ago
I do not have a TV or a projector. I rarely watch anything but when I do I watch on my computer monitor.
reetusahota
12 years ago
Everyday shows on regular television. If there's a big game or a movie, then we result to a projector
Neela Kothari
12 years ago
Eh
Lillian F
12 years ago
Projector for the BIG events. New TV's are of course quite good, but we have found that only a projector of good quality produces the 'movie theater' experience. We love our Theater Room!!!!!!
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J Design Group - Interior Designers Miami - Modern
12 years ago
Tv mainly. I would however incorporate a projector for a home theater

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G. O'Halloran
12 years ago
How about placement? Do you have to worry about glare if the tv or screen is across the room from windows?
bungalowmo
12 years ago
Mine has a matte finish for that exact reason. I'm good no matter where I may want to move it.
Krishna C.
12 years ago
I don't even own a tv. I watch everything online so I use a projector.
jackgreene25
12 years ago
My 80" Sharpe IMO far exceeds the projectors
shilpis
12 years ago
Mostly i watch everything on tv but sometimes i love to use projector.
gracey999
12 years ago
That was an easy vote :)
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Noble Renovation
12 years ago
Ultra High Definition TV is the way to go!!!! I can't believe how good and pure they are,, simply jaw dropping clear!
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FurreverYours
11 years ago
TV but if I had room for a home theater, I would love to have a projector as well. #BeSeenBeSafe
davethompson123
11 years ago
Wish I had something this cool in my house. A projector and screen that magically come out of the ceiling at the flick of a switch. That would be where all of my friends would want to hang out all the time. Maybe someday I'll have this installed in my home. http://www.merlinstv.com/en/catalog/3790-TV-and-Video