Need Help Been Offered A Projector

**jackroo** · 8th November 2005

Hi been offered a toshiba TLP470 from my old boss he said he will also get me a new bulb for it. He said I could have it for �200. Which sounds great but cant find anything information about it anywhere. Can anyone give me some advice?

Much appreciated :thumbs :thumbs :thumbs :thumbs

**jackroo** · 8th November 2005

got some more details on it.

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Key Features
Type LCD Projector
Image Brightness 1200 ANSI lumens
Platform PC � Mac
Form Factor Portable
Image
Native Resolution 800 x 600
Image Size (Diagonal) 23.64 in. - 252 in.
Screen Distance 3.61 ft. - 32.15 ft.
Analog Video Format NTSC � PAL � SECAM
Color Support 24-bit (16.7M colors)
Technical Features
Audio Output Speaker(s)
Dimensions
Width 12.53 in.
Depth 9.22 in.
Height 3.43 in.
Weight 8.16 lb.
Miscellaneous
MPN TLP-470
Product ID 20266151

**t_k** · 8th November 2005

if the above specs are right and hes gunna replace the bulb id bite his hand off tbh

**jackroo** · 9th November 2005

Definetly the right spec, but I dont know if I really want it, might ebay it. I can only find stuff about it being a presentation projector as apose to a Home Cinema one. Does this matter?

**Deadly** · 9th November 2005

Just found this, from 2000..looks like it's suitable for home cinema

check how much it cost when it was released aswell!

Although intended primarily for the corporate presentation market, the notebook-sized TLP471 and TLP470 are worthy of consideration by serious home theater fans. Both projectors can produce a light intensity of 1200 ANSI lumens, making them among the brightest on the market---capable of displaying images just 22 inches diagonally for small-room use to 25-foot pictures for large audiences. The TLP471 and TLP470 LCD projectors are compatible with all computer, RGB, VCR, and DVD outputs, accepting NTSC, PAL, SECAM and S-Video signals.

Both models feature true SVGA (800 x 600) and XGA (1024 x 768 compressed) display capability. Like all Toshiba LCD projectors, they include image-enhancing and convenience features such as Digital Keystone Correction and freeze-frame capability. A Digital Zoom feature on all models allows users to highlight one particular area of the displayed image and enlarge it for an up-close view; an Overlay feature lets users superimpose one image on another.

Need to move your projector from place to place? Here's the sweet deal: the TLP470 weighs in at just 7.9 pounds; the TLP471, just 9.7 pounds. Both models feature T-ForcMK2 computer interfaces, making them fully compatible with PC workstations.

"The arrival of our first ultra-lightweight 1200 ANSI lumens LCD projectors is a milestone in this industry, and really underscores our overall commitment to providing consumers with the widest variety of high-performance projectors for every application and user," says Toshiba's Sam Malik, national sales and marketing director for the Multimedia Products Group. "When we announced the expansion of our LCD projector line last year, we stated that our goal was to help expand the LCD projector market by introducing unique high-quality products that utilize the most advanced digital display technologies. With the introduction of the TLP471 and the TLP470, we are continuing to build upon that promise."

Available now, the TLP471 and the TLP470 are priced at $5,995.00 and $4,995.00, respectively. Click here for more.

**jackroo** · 9th November 2005

lol nice, let me know if anyone is interested in buying it off me, will sort a new bulb out first. But I dunno if I wouuld use it to be honest. Will set it up and see what its like, used it once before about 6 months ago and was good. Just the cost of a good screen and mount bracket puts me off.

**Deadly** · 9th November 2005

Im sure theres plenty DIY options you could use to save some cash..

Would love a projector myself, not got the cash though.

**whatnow** · 9th November 2005

Originally Posted by Deadly

Im sure theres plenty DIY options you could use to save some cash..

damn right there is

as for this one, 800x600 is ok but it aint gonna cut the mustard much. compressed resolutions are not great for games or most PC use I dont belive. Howev er 1200 lumens is bright enough for a modertly lit room and you'll still be able to work out the picture, just. In the dark it'll look great.

...diy projectors you set your own resolutions...:tongue