Projector - This offer stinks, or?

matt.b · 12-10-2003, 23:32

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...&category=3698

This stinks doesn't it?

Anyone having any experience with this?

matt.b · 12-10-2003, 23:42

http://www.stereo3d.com/bbs/messages/5698.html

hmm, kinda

monkeysoup · 12-10-2003, 23:53

Laughing at it but that's all. So you have a picture of a bloke standing in front of a clearly projected image (from a projector) so it must be true. And for only pennies (presumably lots of mugs replying means nice little earner) for a magical gadget which will do what? Magnify your TV picture so you can see all the picture faults more clearly. And what about brightness/contrast? (Love the technobable bit about turning the TV upside down though, most amusing). Projectors may not be that hi-tech (just a torch and sheet when it comes down to it) but there is a reason why they still cost a fair bit. But then of course it's not a scam because they say so. Priceless...

Phantom Flan Flinger · 13-10-2003, 09:28

His feedback isn't great, and the last couple who've bought the projector haven't commented on it.

Mind you the total cost is only £6.50 so that's hardly going to break the bank.

Dave.

chrisbartley · 13-10-2003, 10:55

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THE PICTURE QUALITY UNLIKE OTHER PROJECTORS THAT COST HUNDREDS OR EVEN THOUSANDS

Very unlike I would expect !

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Love the technobable bit about turning the TV upside down though

Techno Fact actually, with a fresnel lens - least he's upfront about that minor(?) issue

matt.b · 13-10-2003, 13:04

I wonder, has anyone tried to get one of these cheap portable tellies with an LCD screen. Can one deconstruct that? If you turn it upside down and use the front as rear and it might work.
After all they have a light behind it? If you would use a beam behind it one could maybe produce something cheaper for home use.If you just use it in a dark room its would be maybe OK. Then you would not need these strong lights and a cooling facility. Any thoughts on how one could get a decent focus.

I wished the prices on projectors would come down.

Jim Rae · 13-10-2003, 13:55

There's a separate thread already running on this, complete with upside down TVs and sticky backed plastic advice...

Orbitalzone · 13-10-2003, 15:08

Well I don't know what you lot are so cynical for... I got this kit and now my Casio 2.5" pocket TV projects a high definition 100Hz 12 foot image. I even got a 30 foot image from my 14" TV.

They're really great.

OK, before some of you complain, yes I'm joking, yes these fresnel projector kits aren't as wonderful as they're advertised. I don't really own one, I don't recomend you buy one.

There, I've covered my ass.

Jim Rae · 13-10-2003, 15:53

You should be working for QVC.

I was convinced until you said you were joking...

Oh well I'll just have to turn the TV the right way up again.

Orbitalzone · 13-10-2003, 20:53

Sorry to disappoint Jim

Jim Rae · 13-10-2003, 22:36

I had looked out the Gaffer tape and cardboard boxes and everything...

Oh well - back to the reading glases from the market!

GARETH197901 · 15-10-2003, 22:54

i have one of these fresnel lenses and it does work if you have time and can be arsed putting it together and messing with the lens until it clears so basically good for a mess around with but i couldnt be bothered so i left it and bought a rear projection tv instead

20-10-2003, 09:33

If anyone is interested I have 20 individual cigarette lighters in a presentation box available for only £10.

12-10-2003, 23:32	#1
matt.b Banned User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: not here anymore Posts: 7,724	Projector - This offer stinks, or? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...&category=3698 This stinks doesn't it? Anyone having any experience with this?

12-10-2003, 23:42	#2
matt.b Banned User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: not here anymore Posts: 7,724	http://www.stereo3d.com/bbs/messages/5698.html hmm, kinda

12-10-2003, 23:53	#3
monkeysoup Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 550	Laughing at it but that's all. So you have a picture of a bloke standing in front of a clearly projected image (from a projector) so it must be true. And for only pennies (presumably lots of mugs replying means nice little earner) for a magical gadget which will do what? Magnify your TV picture so you can see all the picture faults more clearly. And what about brightness/contrast? (Love the technobable bit about turning the TV upside down though, most amusing). Projectors may not be that hi-tech (just a torch and sheet when it comes down to it) but there is a reason why they still cost a fair bit. But then of course it's not a scam because they say so. Priceless...

13-10-2003, 09:28	#4
Phantom Flan Flinger Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Dunstable, Beds. Posts: 375	His feedback isn't great, and the last couple who've bought the projector haven't commented on it. Mind you the total cost is only £6.50 so that's hardly going to break the bank. Dave.

13-10-2003, 10:55	#5
chrisbartley Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: berks Posts: 1,643	Quote: THE PICTURE QUALITY UNLIKE OTHER PROJECTORS THAT COST HUNDREDS OR EVEN THOUSANDS Very unlike I would expect ! Quote: Love the technobable bit about turning the TV upside down though Techno Fact actually, with a fresnel lens - least he's upfront about that minor(?) issue

13-10-2003, 13:04	#6
matt.b Banned User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: not here anymore Posts: 7,724	I wonder, has anyone tried to get one of these cheap portable tellies with an LCD screen. Can one deconstruct that? If you turn it upside down and use the front as rear and it might work. After all they have a light behind it? If you would use a beam behind it one could maybe produce something cheaper for home use.If you just use it in a dark room its would be maybe OK. Then you would not need these strong lights and a cooling facility. Any thoughts on how one could get a decent focus. I wished the prices on projectors would come down.

13-10-2003, 13:55	#7
Jim Rae Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 4,125	There's a separate thread already running on this, complete with upside down TVs and sticky backed plastic advice...

13-10-2003, 15:08	#8
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sussex Posts: 12,173	Well I don't know what you lot are so cynical for... I got this kit and now my Casio 2.5" pocket TV projects a high definition 100Hz 12 foot image. I even got a 30 foot image from my 14" TV. They're really great. OK, before some of you complain, yes I'm joking, yes these fresnel projector kits aren't as wonderful as they're advertised. I don't really own one, I don't recomend you buy one. There, I've covered my ass.

13-10-2003, 15:53	#9
Jim Rae Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 4,125	You should be working for QVC. I was convinced until you said you were joking... Oh well I'll just have to turn the TV the right way up again.

13-10-2003, 20:53	#10
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sussex Posts: 12,173	Sorry to disappoint Jim

13-10-2003, 22:36	#11
Jim Rae Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 4,125	I had looked out the Gaffer tape and cardboard boxes and everything... Oh well - back to the reading glases from the market!

15-10-2003, 22:54	#12
GARETH197901 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: XBL-JediScho PSN-Gareth1979 Posts: 22,127	i have one of these fresnel lenses and it does work if you have time and can be arsed putting it together and messing with the lens until it clears so basically good for a mess around with but i couldnt be bothered so i left it and bought a rear projection tv instead

20-10-2003, 09:33	#13
bob.bobsta Posts: n/a	If anyone is interested I have 20 individual cigarette lighters in a presentation box available for only £10.

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