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Chris Gohlke
02-27-2011, 01:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://lifehacker.com/#!5768718/what-do-i-need-to-consider-before-buying-a-projector-for-my-home-theater' target='_blank'>http://lifehacker.com/#!5768718/wha...my-home-theater</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"Setting up a projection system for your home theater is not something that's for everyone. Projection systems require a lot of room, controlled lighting, and typically involve purchasing more essential accessories than a traditional flat panel. That being said, it can also be a very worthwhile investment, so let's take a look at some challenges you'll face:"</em></p><p><em><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1298765178.usr10.jpg" /></em></p><p>I'd thought about going the projector route, but there were just too many compromises versus the advantages and I wasn't very keen on the recurring costs of bulbs. &nbsp;Plus my current screen is technically oversized for my living room as it is, so a huge projected image probably isn't going to be overly useful.</p>