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ykyagami   07-16-2008 at 02:02:31 PM

Sony Bravia VPL-VW200 projector, 3D gaming glasses or 30" lcd monitor for HD pc gaming & movie??

i like HD experience, but i'm bored with my 19" samsung syncmaster & decided to go for big screen gaming.. however i'm stuck between Sony Bravia highest end projector(VPL-VW200),3D gaming glasses & 30" lcd monitor for my HD gaming & movie experience.. so which is best at playing HD pc game & watching movie? regardless of price..

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deuce271   07-16-2008 at 02:20:42 PM
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I'd go monitor.

I dont have any experience with the gaming glasses, but I tend not to believe any hype that I read in SkyMall on my flights...

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Wolfshadw   07-16-2008 at 02:35:35 PM
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If you've got $10K+ for the projector you're looking at, might I suggest getting the 30" monitor for gaming and a less expensive (but still high quality) projector for HD movies?

Just my two cents.

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eklipz330   07-16-2008 at 02:37:54 PM
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wow thats alot of money! FOR A FREAKIN PROJECTOR
save like 8-9grand and by yourself a screen... you won't be dissappointed

hell instead of getting a 30" you might as well get something larger with all the money

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rodney_ws   07-16-2008 at 02:41:27 PM
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I say get the glasses so you'll look like a giant dork when you game... that's assuming you don't already :)

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halcyon   07-16-2008 at 03:04:57 PM
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I'd stick with the 30" LCD. I use one and its a crystal clear and immerse experience. ...pair that with strong graphics and I think you'd be quite pleased.


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dtq   07-16-2008 at 04:01:07 PM
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The only time I like gaming on a projector is when its car racing games.

I find other games where theres stats to keep an eye on that its more of a distraction having to look round to see what the stats are at on a 100"+ screen. when theres 4' between your action bar and you move timer and another 2 ft to your toon and then another 4ft to your radar to look for other potential enemies coming in - it all becomes a bit too much "looking around"

Fine for games where youve only got basic controls to worry about though.

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San Pedro   07-16-2008 at 04:24:04 PM
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Projectors are cool, but don't spend 10 grand on one, especially to play games on. You might burn out the bulb in a year and then have to buy a new one which could cost half as much as the projector in the first place. You should consider getting a large 1080p TV.

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szwaba67   07-16-2008 at 04:34:07 PM
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Can't you get micro lcds laser implanted into your retinas for $10k?

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cjl   07-16-2008 at 10:30:36 PM
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Go for a really good quality 30" LCD.

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