4:3 Computer

[Andy104]

I am planning a home cinema setup in my bedroom, as i would mainly be using this for computing/ xbox 360 would it be better to use a 4:3 screen as apposed to a 16:9 screen. Can anybody hot on the subject enlighten me on this subject?

Thank you very much!

[cyberheater]

Well the thing is that all HDReady home cinema projectors are 16:9 these days. If you must have a 4:3 screen then you'll have to buy a business projector.

Stick with 16:9. You'll be fine.

[nwgarratt]

I use a 4:3 screen (actually a blind). It works well and is fixed to the ceiling. The advantage is when using 4:3 material, the PJ can zoom out to make the 4:3 image even bigger

[dwhite]

An xbox 360 can output at 16:9 and as for your computer you should be able to set that to any resolultion you like (including the exact resolution of your chosen PJ to give you 1:1 mapping) by using powerstrip.

http://www.entechtaiwan.net/util/ps.shtm

[Liam @ Prog AV]

The computer can be set to do a 16:9 resolution (e.g. 1280x720) easily enough. The XBox is 16:9 too.

[dalar]

Originally Posted by Liam @ Prog AV

The computer can be set to do a 16:9 resolution (e.g. 1280x720) easily enough. The XBox is 16:9 too.

exactly!!

16:9 for sure!!!

[Andy104]

thanks very much guys, it is decided then i will go with 16:9. Great site this is!