What's stopping you from getting a projector?

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April 09, 2013 CNET Community
What's stopping you from getting a projector? Dear CNET members, Before I get started on this week's topic, I have a question to ask you folks: Do you consider CNET.com one of your favorite Web sites? If you do, get up and vote for us! CNET.com is a Webby Awards finalist in two categories, as the best Guides/Ratings/Reviews Web site and Online Film & Video: How-To & DIY, and I'm so excited! Every day, my coworkers put a lot of devotion, passion, and energy into our site to bring you all that CNET offers, and I'd like to give each one a pat on the back. But your voices -- those of our readers, users, and members -- are more important, and truly show my coworkers that their hard work has paid off. So if you have a spare moment, please vote for us. Your voice counts. Thank you, everyone! Now let's get started on this week's community hot topic. This week's hot topic subject comes from CNET contributor Geoffrey Morrison, who is a huge fan of projectors, and prefers them over "regular" TVs for home use. In his blog entitled: "Poll: What's stopping you from getting a projector?," he wants to know why projectors still remain a tiny percentage of the video market when their prices have come down substantially. And he's curious what's really stopping folks like yourself from moving to projectors from traditional TVs. Is it because of the limited amount of space, picture quality, the cost of replacement bulbs every few years, the cost of separate components, or difficulty of installation? I assume you all have your reasons, or maybe even a projector has never crossed your mind -- or maybe you are already on the projector bandwagon. I want to help Geoff out with his questions, so read his blog, vote in the poll, and join the rest of your fellow members, and tell Geoff the reasons why you haven't gotten a projector to replace your TV! Lee Koo Community manager View profile  |  Email
Here's what some of your fellow members had to say about this week's topic: Poll: What's stopping you from getting a projector?   "I was seriously thinking to go the projector route for TV watching. But the whole exercise felt like a little overwhelming and not very rewarding compared to the hassle. First I would have to put..."   Read more     Posted by SimplyGuy     "The poll seems to agree with your guess, and I fall into that biggest group. Light is the issue. I really can't understand many of the arguments so far in the comments. Installation and complexity..."   Read more   Posted by pitviper33   "As several others have mentioned, it is the installation. I would optimally love to install the projector on the ceiling (the thought of having it on a stand is not appealing to me). So the cost is really, projector..."  Read more     Posted by lordzedii     "Nothing is stopping me. I have a BenQ W1070 in my living room as my main TV. It's ceiling mounted and projecting onto a Da-Lite High Power 110" screen. I don't need total darkness for TV..."   Read more   Posted by stuntman_mike   "My wife doesn't want me to get one..."  Read more     Posted by Trombonastics   Read all members' responses Speak up What are your thoughts? Weigh in on this week's topic. Click here to post your comments • Xbox: Proof that Microsoft can get consumer electronics right • Google Fiber heads to Austin • Robo-cars face a new threat: Lawyers Swiss Army knife gaming tablet So versatile it can be a keyboard-and-mouse mini-PC, a TV game console, or a big-boned handheld. What's the main reason you chose to get a TV instead of a projector? ·  My tiny TV is fine. ·  I don't want to live in a cave (i.e. I don't want to have to keep my room dark to watch TV). ·  Lamps are like printer ink. ·  Just doesn't fit in my room. ·  Still too expensive (especially with a screen). ·  Other. Click here to vote and discuss the poll. • The gorgeous HTC One is a winner • Pebble Watch hands-on: how smart is this smartwatch? • Monoprice Noise Canceling Headphone: The poor man's Bose QC15 • Facebook Home invades Android home screens • Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Lots of features, beautiful screen, high price

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