you can connect a dvd player directly to this unit but, i recommend using a computer because of the speed of this projector will show it true hd colors.
exceptional for home entertainment especially with hd-dvd and blu-ray.
summary: exceptional for home entertainment especially with hd-dvd and blu-ray.
i recently loaned it for a movie presentation at a small (120) seat theatre where the brightness and quality (projected to a 12' screen) was judged by all to be very good.
perfect for watching movies or gaming on as well, if that's your intent.
i have found it noticeable--but not really problematic--only during periods of near silence in movie or music soundtracks.
my previous home theater used a 56" crt rear projection hdtv, and i cannot see any ineriority in black levels using the hd7100 projector.
i bought this projector 15 days back and find it satisfactory.it displays 90% quality of what comes out from a dvd player or laptop.if need high resolution go for model with 1050* resolution.(need to
weaknesses: lacks component input - which is a bummer for someone that wants to hook it to cable tv box or dvd players etc., except you have a vga-to-component cable like mine.
we finally watched a movie on it the other night.
projector strengths: price is low for the quality weaknesses: a bit difficult to use if the room is not dimmed summary: i have this for 4 weeks and i will not watch movies on my old tv again.
it shoots a dvd picture on a screen i have set up about 16' from front and impresses everyone who comes over!
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