Home projector~ as a third monitor.

**toxict3arz** · 06-03-2008, 09:38 PM

Im trying to find a projector that i can use as a third screen for my laptop.

Is this possible? I already use a lcd monitor as a dual but i want a another home projector as my third monitor something i will shoot up against my wall to watch movies and stuff with my laptop.

Also i want to hook up a game console to the projector at the same time.

What projector would be good for this?

OR at least what should i look for in the specs?

**-=Rousseau=-** · 06-03-2008, 10:09 PM

I would look at Epson, maybe the Powerlite Home Cinema 1080UB, 1080p resolution and high contrast ratio. Of course that runs at $3k, if you're looking a bit cheaper they have good cheaper models as well - but I think $3k is a really good deal for a projector with its specs. Maybe a year ago the cheapest 1080p projector I knew of was $10k... (I have a Powerlite 810 - got it before they came out with the 1080... 720p is still a fine resolution, but for use with a computer a higher resolution like 1920x1080 might be good)

From my knowledge of the 810 model, it has HDMI, DVI, and component ports and is compatible with computer use.

**toxict3arz** · 06-03-2008, 10:44 PM

Hdmi sounds good i think i need to use the hdmi on my laptop before it rots.

But is it possible if i have the monitor hooked up to my laptop to dvi
and projector hooked up to hdmi be like having a third monitor?

**-=Rousseau=-** · 06-04-2008, 01:25 AM

I think it should be perfectly fine. Windows is supposed to support up to 10 monitors, I don't see how one of them being a projector can hurt. Messing around with the settings might be a trick. In my experience with projectors, getting them to work is sometimes a hassle. Occasionally the laptop screen and projector would refuse to display simultaneously without one looking odd.

This site may be helpful: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-monitor

As may this site: http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000012.html

06-03-2008, 09:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
toxict3arz TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,283 OS: windows XP Pro	Home projector~ as a third monitor. Im trying to find a projector that i can use as a third screen for my laptop. Is this possible? I already use a lcd monitor as a dual but i want a another home projector as my third monitor something i will shoot up against my wall to watch movies and stuff with my laptop. Also i want to hook up a game console to the projector at the same time. What projector would be good for this? OR at least what should i look for in the specs?

06-03-2008, 10:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
-=Rousseau=- Biker, Geek and Jock Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nashvegas Posts: 827 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate My System	Re: Home projector~ as a third monitor. I would look at Epson, maybe the Powerlite Home Cinema 1080UB, 1080p resolution and high contrast ratio. Of course that runs at $3k, if you're looking a bit cheaper they have good cheaper models as well - but I think $3k is a really good deal for a projector with its specs. Maybe a year ago the cheapest 1080p projector I knew of was $10k... (I have a Powerlite 810 - got it before they came out with the 1080... 720p is still a fine resolution, but for use with a computer a higher resolution like 1920x1080 might be good) From my knowledge of the 810 model, it has HDMI, DVI, and component ports and is compatible with computer use. Last edited by -=Rousseau=-; 06-03-2008 at 10:12 PM.

06-03-2008, 10:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
toxict3arz TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,283 OS: windows XP Pro	Re: Home projector~ as a third monitor. Hdmi sounds good i think i need to use the hdmi on my laptop before it rots. But is it possible if i have the monitor hooked up to my laptop to dvi and projector hooked up to hdmi be like having a third monitor?

06-04-2008, 01:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
-=Rousseau=- Biker, Geek and Jock Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nashvegas Posts: 827 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate My System	Re: Home projector~ as a third monitor. I think it should be perfectly fine. Windows is supposed to support up to 10 monitors, I don't see how one of them being a projector can hurt. Messing around with the settings might be a trick. In my experience with projectors, getting them to work is sometimes a hassle. Occasionally the laptop screen and projector would refuse to display simultaneously without one looking odd. This site may be helpful: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-monitor As may this site: http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000012.html Last edited by -=Rousseau=-; 06-04-2008 at 01:29 AM.