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Forums - Microsoft Discussion - Microsoft Research shows off IllumiRoom Xbox project at CES 2013

disolitude said:

Too short if you ask me. I mount all my projectors on the ceiling and this LG would have to be way too close for a 80-90 inch picture. I bet the picture is beutiful and for a 120+ inch picture, that LG would be hard to beat. Love the no bulb to change aspect too...

To be honest, I am perfectly fine if this technology becomes an enthusiast kind of thing. The harder to set up the better... I need cool things like this to make my friends jelous when the come over.  :) However Microsoft is the wrong company for that type of niche product as they only release products with mass market potential. I guess we will see how this one plays out...

Haha, I hear you. 3D on a 72" inch CRT projector in 1998 was great, nowadays everyone can have it. 92" screen movie experience used to be cool, now people rather sit in a bright room with a 60" tv.

A versatile laser projector would be cool though. Set it on a table and project 180 degree effects around the room in front of you, then hook it back on the ceiling to watch a movie. And yes no bulb will be great. I'm close to 1500 hours on my 3rd bulb, debating whether I should upgrade to a new projector now or extend this one another 2000 hours for $240.