LCD vs Projectors

[GodAtum]

Not sure what to go for. 3 benq W1080ST cost rough the same as 3 47" LCDs. I have found a triple 47" LCD stand for £300 which will make mounting them very easy. A 180 curved projector screen costs £9000.

[OmniAtlas]

Projectors if you have the space. If you read http://b737home.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/teil-3-projekt-visual-180-deckenmontage.html the screen was the cheapest part!

You don't have to spend thousands of dollars on a 'professional' installation!

[GodAtum]

Unfortunately I am unable to do any complex DIY myself so would need to hire people to help. The screen from Simparts (http://www.simparts.de/epages/15465782.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/15465782/Products/VISU-0001)looks the easiest to put together and most flexible.

How is the pixel resolution compared to LCD as I have never watched a projector before? Would it be fuzzy if you look closely?

[OmniAtlas]

I don't think it will be that difficult to put together a DIY screen; I would gauge it is as difficult as putting together a MIP :)

I think your money would be more wisely spent on other parts of the build, or a motion-platform then on a curve screen.

I have a benq w1080st at 110" and I do not see any pixels.

[birdyguy]

Hi guys,

I'm soon in the same boat..trying to decide between 3 Ben Q 24 inch monitors or projectors. I'm thinking projectors would throw a lot of heat... and the bulbs are expensive and not sure how many hours you can get on a bulb.

[a340-th]

Some time last year, I have bought 3 55" LED screens arranged in a 45 degr. left/right setup with Wideview.

My only regret is that those screens now cost about half of what I paid. Before I had a 1024 x 768 overhead and some screens on the side. No comparison. The screens are so crisp compared to projection I would never go back.

[NedHamilton]

Erhard, What is the approximate distance from your head to the screens?

Does the flatness of the screens distort the view?

Thanks

[a340-th]

Hi Ned,

my eyes are about 110 cm away from the center screen.

As I am using separate windows for center, left and right screens there is no distortion, compared to displaying one picture over 3 screens. (Left and right are from a computer running wideview). As far as flat versus curved goes I could not say, I have never had any curved layout.

[NedHamilton]

Thanks, Erhard. One more question. Is there any lag between the front view and the side views being on different computers?