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#Bubble3D specs.

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#81387From: SCOTT HIGGINSFeb 4, 1994 6:59 PM
I was wondering if you had found any "resonably priced" HDTV compatible front projectors. I have been thinking of replacing my Mitsubish 35" in my system. I may have a hard time justifing any major purchases in the near future, but I can hope. The 20k+ that I spent on my current system was spent before the wedding. <g>
#81446From: Gus GrubbaFeb 5, 1994 1:29 AM
I haven't even heard of a HDTV compatible projector. What I have been looking around has a Faroudja line doubler but the max output is 800×600 (HDTV is closer to 1,900×1024). This unit costs around 20k. I can't even imagine what an HDTV compatible projector would cost.
#81553From: SCOTT HIGGINSFeb 5, 1994 7:11 PM
I have seen 16 X 9 format direct view TVs that are supposed to be compatable with HDTV. I don't don't know how, because the HDTV standards are only now being set. I thought that I had seen information on a HDTV compatible projection system. Maybe I am mistaken. It's irrelevant for me at this time, but maybe next year. Thanks SSH –Graphic Realities–
#81614From: Don LandisFeb 6, 1994 10:49 AM
The "wide format" NTSC TVs being sold here are designed for letterbox viewing and are not compatible with any HDTV standards. Whereas the conventional TV's have a black band top and bottom on letterbox programs these sets are switchable and but put a black band left and right for 3/4 NTSC. In my opinion it's just a gimmick.
#81754From: Paul SimpsonFeb 6, 1994 11:04 PM
Do you mean monitor of projector? If you mean projector, then I can help you. I have created animation for a HDTV laser projector that projected a 50 foot image with infinate focus onto a water screen for Abbu Dabbi last year. A petol tanker full of water was used to cool it! I'll tell you more if you'd like to know… Paul