Should I Get a Video Projector or a Television for my Home Theater?
A. The size of the television or video display device you get really depends on the size of the room environment you will be using it in and how close you will be sitting to the screen. However, the decision as to what type of television you get is a little more complex. No matter what type of television or video display device you purchase, make sure it is high definition compatible, even if you don’t have access to high definition programming yet; this will change very soon. With specific reference as to whether one should get a television-type video display vs. a video projector, the main factor you have to take into consideration is whether you intend to watch a lot of television programs vs. DVD movies. Important factors to take note of when considering a video projector vs. a television-type video display include: Video projectors do not have RF cable or antenna connections like a television has. However, if your cable or satellite box has either S-Video, component, and/or DVI (f
