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LCD Vs. Projector: Bulb Life, Blank Walls & Why HDTV Speakers Suck! Can You DIY 4 60" HDTVs Into a Massive 120" HDTV? And Yes You Need Surround Sound!

Friday, October 5th, 2012 – running time 08:19

What are the possibilities of taking four 60" HDTVs of your choice and mounting them in a grid pattern and running HD video to them as one large screen? Good question, Mike! Tony is looking for a new HDTV. Should he roll with a 48" LCD or get a projector? And much more!

What are the possibilities of taking 4 60" HDTVs of your choice, and mounting them in a grid pattern and running HD video to them as one large screen? Good question, Mike! Tony is looking for a new HDTV... should he roll with a 48" LCD, or get a projector? We talk screens, bulb life and why Tony shouldn't rely on the speakers built into any HDTV, LCD or Plasma! HDTV without surround sound... you're missing the picture!

oing Big: What Goes into Getting a Projector?

Tony wants a projector but has lots of questions. Screens, extra bulbs, surround sound systems...what's actually necessary? Robert and Patrick talk about first hand experience with projectors and what you need to know.

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Combining HDTVs to Create a Giant Display

Mike wants to know if it's possible to combine multiple displays to make one super-screen. Yes! AMD's Eyefinity and nVidia's Surround technology were designed just for this. HardOCP has a gallery of users' awesome setups. But the questions is, would you really want this setup over a projector?

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HD Nation is your guide to the best in HD content, and the best in home theater gear, no matter what your budget is!
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