Widescreen Gaming Forum

greetings, so im putting together a htpc with a 5770 and 2x 1280x720 projectors, seamless display with a total output resolution of 2560x720.

does anyone know the aspect ratio of 2560x720?? and also, would that be wide enough to run dopefishs mw2 3x16:9 widescreen fixer?

thanks in advanced, just kinda curious about seamless displays ultra wiiiide lol

1280 x 720 is a 16:9 monitor

so if u put to in landscape mode, you are looking at 32:9

Aspect ratio of 2560x720....

2560/720 = 3.56:1 aspect ratio. :nudgenudge

Movies are 2.35:1, so 2x 720p is too wide an aspect ratio for a media center setup. Blu-ray is 1920x800 actually.

If you want to be closer to 2.35:1 for a media PC, it would be better to go with 2 1024x768 projectors which = 2.67:1...a lot closer to that 2.35:1 aspect ratio and a bit more pixel resolution on the height than 720p projectors. Multiple 720p projectors are the least ideal for a media center pc.

For a media PC 2x 1024x768 projectors much better fit the Blu-ray content spec. 2048x768 is very close to 1920x800.

Here is an example of 2048x768 watching HDTV before I went circular projection. To give you a sense of scale, that is a 13 foot wide room. You go wider aspect ratio you lose projection height.

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ahh thanks for clarifying BHawthorne, 1024x768 projectors is what im aiming for then.

also, what are good projectors? ive seen your circular projection setup - thats some future stuff lol

i know lumens and resolution are what i should look for, any suggestions to good projectors?

ahh thanks for clarifying BHawthorne, 1024x768 projectors is what im aiming for then.

also, what are good projectors? ive seen your circular projection setup - thats some future stuff lol

i know lumens and resolution are what i should look for, any suggestions to good projectors?

I'm not overly concerned about brand loyalty when it comes to projectors. My main priority in a porjector pick is price, lumens, lens throw and bulb replacement cost. Those all are interchangable as far as priority level depending your particular goals.

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Brad Hawthorne
Product Manager
Nthusim Pty. Ltd. | www.nthusim.com