Viewing Distance and Screen Size

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Is there an easy to use chart on the web that would allow me to input the available distance I have for mounting a projector on our ceiling and what size 16:9 screen I could project.
We have a 50" rear projector today and I want to replace it with an lower end, (cost, WAF issues, etc), LCD or DLP projector. I understand I will need to lower lighting, but I also want to get my 50" out from inbetween my Maggies!!!
I have some selling to do, (WAF), and want to be sure I am accurate on screen size.
Thanks

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Topic - Viewing Distance and Screen Size - default 19:33:28 02/01/05 (4)

try this calculator - Joe Murphy Jr 21:02:48 02/01/05 (3)

general rule for viewing - warrenh@optonline.net 02:52:48 02/04/05 (1)

5x rule is for SD. - Joe Murphy Jr 20:13:16 02/07/05 (0)

Thank you - VERY useful (nt) - default 20:10:27 02/02/05 (0)

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