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Create your own smart laser TV shelf with the AWOL Vision Motorized Slider Tray . This unit supports 150"-size screens. This shelf features a maximum travel distance of 12.4" and can be mounted either on top of a cabinet or on the wall. You can connect the shelf, so powering up your projector triggers the shelf to extend into position and retracts when powering it off.
Focus on native resolution and true ANSI lumens rather than marketing claims. Contrast ratio is critical for dedicated dark rooms, while brightness matters most for living rooms. Available from $799.
Projectors require ongoing maintenance primarily due to lamp replacements and air filter changes. Total cost can be significant if used as a primary TV. Laser projectors have higher upfront costs but much lower lifetime ownership costs.
Common Failure Modes
Lamp failure is the most common issue, followed by dust accumulation causing thermal issues or image artifacts. Mainboards and color wheels can also fail over time.
Focus on native resolution and true ANSI lumens rather than marketing claims. Contrast ratio is critical for dedicated dark rooms, while brightness matters most for living rooms.
Projectors last a long time, but lamps are consumables (2,000-5,000 hours). Laser projectors last 20,000+ hours.
The AWOL Vision Motorized Slider Tray (150") is available at bhphoto, starting at $799.
Projectors require ongoing maintenance primarily due to lamp replacements and air filter changes. Total cost can be significant if used as a primary TV. Laser projectors have higher upfront costs but much lower lifetime ownership costs.
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