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AceTKK:

Yea, the only downside I see to this kind of setup is that the room has to be very dark to get a good image.  It might be difficult to see your buttons (like the admin buttons for navigating the front end).  Of course you could always use some illuminated buttons or other lighting techniques to keep the CP visible.

-Ace-

mairsil:

Sucks for those of us who like gun games though...  :'(

terabit:

Don't forget about the bulb cost. They can run from $200 -$400 depending on the model of the projector. They normally last about 1,000 to 3,000 hours. It is not like a TV or monitor. They burn out just like a light bulb would. It is not talked about much in the industry. It is like buying a printer for $20 and having to buy $60 of ink in less that 2 weeks.
Later
Glenn

Q*Bert_OP:


--- Quote from: terabit on October 15, 2005, 12:06:02 am ---Don't forget about the bulb cost. They can run from $200 -$400 depending on the model of the projector. They normally last about 1,000 to 3,000 hours.

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I'm a concert lighting designer part time...it sucks spending 1000s of dollars for 4 light bulbs  that easily break >:(

Doc-:

A friend of mine has a portable control panel (small two player panel with a mini-pc and speakers built into a compact panel box) and a portable projector.  He takes them to parties and sets them up on any flat surface and points the projector at the wall.  It is fun to play your favorite game in "giant size" on the wall.

The combination works remarkably well.  You can play the games just about anywhere (even outside).  He still has a full size cabinet at home.

The only downside is the cost - a decent projector can cost more than many full size cabinets.

Doc-

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