Español Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Svenska Dansk Japanese Chinese (Simplified) Russian
 
AVForums.com twitter AVForums is a member of CEDIA. THX certified reviewer.  Click for more information. AVForums reviewers are ISF Certified.  Click for more information.
 
The UK's biggest and best home entertainment electronics forums  
4 million visitors each month


Forums Register Blogs Information Social Groups Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Go Back   AVForums.com > Video Electronics > Projectors

Today's price checkPowered by
Optoma HD65
Toshiba TDP-S25U
Benq W1000
Sanyo PLV-Z700
Optoma HD65 
Toshiba TDP-S25U 
Benq W1000 
Sanyo PLV-Z700 
Optoma HD200X 
Acer X110 
InFocus Play Big X9 
Optoma HD20 
Panasonic PT-AE3000 
Epson EMP-TW700 
 More...Prices updated November 24th at 4:30pm and include delivery.

Similar Threads
thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Which computer/computer spec for me? pault2007 Desktops and Servers 1 04-07-2008 9:30 AM
Help plz, Can I transfer data from HDD of broken computer to another computer? ky8kenny Computer Systems 6 17-01-2008 2:18 PM
Wireless Computer to Computer help pls JBrown Networking and NAS 3 13-12-2007 1:10 PM
Computer Traders? does anyone know of a computer trade company that has 32" lcd's? gatty-jr-jr LCD Televisions 1 10-10-2005 3:19 PM

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-09-2008, 7:20 PM   #1 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 100
Thanks: Gave 32, Got 20
4:3 Computer

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!
Andy104 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-09-2008, 7:28 PM   #2 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
cyberheater's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2,798
Thanks: Gave 33, Got 125
Re: 4:3 Computer

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.
__________________
You can stuff LCD. It's high def DLP all the way for me
cyberheater is offline   Reply With Quote
Thanks from:
Andy104 (04-09-2008)
Old 04-09-2008, 8:02 PM   #3 (permalink)
Distinguished Member
 
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 12,918
Thanks: Gave 125, Got 984
Re: 4:3 Computer

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
nwgarratt is offline   Reply With Quote
Thanks from:
Andy104 (04-09-2008)
Old 04-09-2008, 9:56 PM   #4 (permalink)
Moderator
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Egremont
Posts: 4,047
Thanks: Gave 147, Got 778
Re: 4:3 Computer

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
dwhite is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2008, 9:28 AM   #5 (permalink)
Assured Advertiser
 
Liam @ Prog AV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Kent
Posts: 7,585
Thanks: Gave 5, Got 688
Re: 4:3 Computer

The computer can be set to do a 16:9 resolution (e.g. 1280x720) easily enough. The XBox is 16:9 too.
__________________
Top Gear in HD - my two favorite things ever finally combined!!

call me: 01892 860801 / e-mail me: liam@progressive-av.com
Progressive Audio Visual Ltd and AVToad.co.uk are proud to be AVForums Assured Advertisers.
Liam @ Prog AV is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2008, 11:08 AM   #6 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 530
Thanks: Gave 3, Got 67
Re: 4:3 Computer

Quote:
Originally Posted by Liam @ Prog AV View Post
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!!!
dalar is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2008, 4:37 PM   #7 (permalink)
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 100
Thanks: Gave 32, Got 20
Re: 4:3 Computer

thanks very much guys, it is decided then i will go with 16:9. Great site this is!
Andy104 is offline   Reply With Quote



Bookmarks

Tags
computer
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off


All times are GMT. The time now is 4:32 PM.

AV Forums
Optimised for Firefox.
RSS Feed
AVForums.com is owned and operated by M2N Limited.
Copyright © 2000-2009 M2N E. & O. E.
Global Gold
Web Hosting