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• Make the display movable... - bassbinotoko 03:30:13 08/23/10 (5)
  In Reply to: RE: If you're sitting 20' feet back, buy the largest screen you can afford (nt) posted by Audio Snob on August 20, 2010 at 06:00:32

  Hang it from rails on the ceiling, with a garage door motor to bring it closer to the seating area for serious viewing. Otherwise, at 20 feet you might as well be watching standard definition. According to the chart below, you'd need more like 65 to 70" to appreciate 720p at 20 feet; for 1080p, 100".

  • http://hd.engadget.com/2006/12/09/1080p-charted-viewing-dist   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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  • RE: Make the display movable... - MDavis 11:17:27 08/27/10 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Make the display movable... posted by bassbinotoko on August 23, 2010 at 03:30:13

    I think it would make more sense to install an above-ground-ool (heated for the winter of course) in the room and use a floating chair to paddle to whatever distance he desires at the time. You might find a good used one on Craig's List.
    
    You noticed that there is no p in the pool above and that's the way we'd like to keep it.
    

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  • Move the seating instead… - David Aiken 00:50:25 08/25/10 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: Make the display movable... posted by bassbinotoko on August 23, 2010 at 03:30:13

    It's a hell of a lot cheaper and easier if you sit in chairs, and it achieves the same result.
    
    Move the seating back when you're finished.
    
    
    David Aiken
    
    

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    • Move the seating? That's too sensible... - bassbinotoko 01:42:04 08/27/10 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: Move the seating instead… posted by David Aiken on August 25, 2010 at 00:50:25

      Unless... you motorize the couch!
      

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  • Unless he plans on doing it himself, your suggestion would cost several times is entire budget. nt - tinear 11:26:27 08/24/10 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Make the display movable... posted by bassbinotoko on August 23, 2010 at 03:30:13

    cxz
    

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  • He's going to more than blow his budget on just the dropdown screen.... - oscar 04:43:38 08/24/10 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Make the display movable... posted by bassbinotoko on August 23, 2010 at 03:30:13

    ....but it would be worth it !
    
    

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