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  1. 05-22-2005, 10:47 PM #1
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    Finally made an HTPC but...

    Finally put together an HTPC system...but have nothing to go along with it. My ole Sharp TV has a big discolored spot on the left side and is dying...

    So...Over the next couple of months I'd like to get a new TV. I'm a poor college student so I can't spend too much at one time, nor do I have the space for a huge TV, but I'd like to get a medium sized HDTV under $1000 (lower is better of course). If someone convinces me to go the projector route I wouldn't mind trying that either. Primarily I'll be gaming and watching movies on the TV, so I'm not sure whether to get a 16:9 or 4:3 ratio TV.

    I was wondering where's the best place (website/forums) to research up on whats out there/where to buy as I'm completely new to this.

    Recommendations would be awesome too
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  2. 05-22-2005, 10:51 PM #2
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    Dude-

    My buddy's HTPC, with his DLP projector, and like 10 foot screen is simply amzing. Its called either "future wall" or "pornjector" - depending on well, if we are watching porn. But it is awsome, I highly reccomend you look into it.

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  3. 05-22-2005, 11:18 PM #3
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    Hrm scary, if I did that I wouldn't be able to get rid of some people.

    Found avsforums, gonna look around in there.
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  4. 05-23-2005, 09:30 PM #4
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    Whee, kinda unrelated, but went to Best Buy and picked up a couple Athena AS-F1s and a pair of B1s for cheap (10% off open box + 30% off coupon)

    Guess I'll have to hold off buyin the TV for now :\
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  6. 05-30-2005, 02:58 AM #5
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    Theres some solid PJ's for under $1k

    inFocus x1 (the original is the best w/ the Faroujda video processor)

    and there are a few others. A projector will give you one helluva nice big pic, although if you plan on using it a lot, be prepared to throw down lots of extra $$$$ for bulbs.
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