media center pc with 5770 + 2x projectors suggestions

[thenjwaslike]

greetings, so im putting together a htpc with a 5770 and 2x 1280x720 projectors, seamless display with a total output resolution of 2560x720.

does anyone know the aspect ratio of 2560x720?? and also, would that be wide enough to run dopefishs mw2 3x16:9 widescreen fixer?

thanks in advanced, just kinda curious about seamless displays ultra wiiiide lol

[Cygone]

1280 x 720 is a 16:9 monitor

so if u put to in landscape mode, you are looking at 32:9

[BHawthorne]

Aspect ratio of 2560x720....

2560/720 = 3.56:1 aspect ratio. :nudgenudge

Movies are 2.35:1, so 2x 720p is too wide an aspect ratio for a media center setup. Blu-ray is 1920x800 actually.

If you want to be closer to 2.35:1 for a media PC, it would be better to go with 2 1024x768 projectors which = 2.67:1...a lot closer to that 2.35:1 aspect ratio and a bit more pixel resolution on the height than 720p projectors. Multiple 720p projectors are the least ideal for a media center pc.

For a media PC 2x 1024x768 projectors much better fit the Blu-ray content spec. 2048x768 is very close to 1920x800.

Here is an example of 2048x768 watching HDTV before I went circular projection. To give you a sense of scale, that is a 13 foot wide room. You go wider aspect ratio you lose projection height.

[thenjwaslike]

ahh thanks for clarifying BHawthorne, 1024x768 projectors is what im aiming for then.

also, what are good projectors? ive seen your circular projection setup - thats some future stuff lol

i know lumens and resolution are what i should look for, any suggestions to good projectors?

[BHawthorne]

ahh thanks for clarifying BHawthorne, 1024x768 projectors is what im aiming for then.

also, what are good projectors? ive seen your circular projection setup - thats some future stuff lol

i know lumens and resolution are what i should look for, any suggestions to good projectors?

I'm not overly concerned about brand loyalty when it comes to projectors. My main priority in a porjector pick is price, lumens, lens throw and bulb replacement cost. Those all are interchangable as far as priority level depending your particular goals.