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You are totally right! I forgot I don't need to worry about finding the right type of projector, the correct mount, the right spot to put a projector, alignment of the projector. Don't need to worry about finding the right screen to get best picture since you don't buy a projector to shine on a...

I guess that would be a great option if folks are ok with taking things out and setting things up for a "movie night".

If we had basements built into our houses around here I'd be all in with projector but that's not an option around here.

I agree. If done right and in a pitch dark and well laid out room, they look spectacular. But in say, someone living room with lamps on, light coming through the drapes or blinds, the experience falls a bit flatter.

But I thought projectors were the best and greatest with next to no issues? :)

I didn't say you can't FIND the old outdated players floating around online. I'm just saying that many of the majors you listed as being current makers of players was to a degree invalid since many you listed don't make players at all any more. But if you want outdated or old tech players, you...

I don't think there are too many average Joe's that went with projectors for their 3D viewing. The more hardcore diehard A/V fans like found on HTF went that route. Average Joe went with the $400 55" sets. So I doubt projector set ups played a big factor in 3D's mainstream failure.

You are correct in that it's my opinion. Never said it applied to "everyone" But we all know that overall projector set ups are much trickier to watch than a tabletop TV set up.

Good luck in your quest!

I've seen projector set ups that have a bit too much light and they look pretty washed out. Now if it was pitch dark out and lights were out, yes they are stellar looking. But let's not try to trick folks into thinking you can just flip on a projector with the house lights on or when the room...

I would love to have a gigantic screen to watch movies on but it is impossible with our set up. Too many windows, no good way to mount a projector or screen. Too bad projectors require so many factors to truly enjoy.

DIVX. That was indeed one of the biggest bomb in the A/V world.

Disregard. Mitsubishi makes NO home A/V electronics. Too bad, they were great.

Mitsubishi is still in the A/V market?? I thought they left long ago. I was a diehard Mitsu fan back in the 70's and 80's. They were always considered the "premium" go to brand. Sadly Panasonic is also barely hanging on. They list one $500 4K player and just 1 cheap Blu player. Looks like...

LG walked away from 3D when it wasn't profitable anymore so I'd bet they will be next shoe to fall in this departure from disc movement.

Every single product made in the world will try to "seduce" you and all other potential buyers. You just have to be savvy enough to wade through the good stuff and the duds with your wallet.

Hey 4 years isn't too bad of a lifespan. :) Seems most of these gadgets are built to last 1-2 years sadly.

Again anger is bubbling up with a couple of folks and we've strayed again (guilty as charged). So I say call truce and just stick to Samsung ditching discs and the consequences of their decision. I think it may sooner rather than later that at least one more major/minor player ditches their...

So to confirm, I can tell them to go ahead and run to their local Best Buy or Walmart or Target and grab a budget 3D TV which I guess there are several to chose from and a handful of 3D discs and enjoy? No need to jump through hoops, no need to order from overseas or any other things. All can...

No way LD will ever make a comeback. Ever. It's so inferior to what we have now, not to mention inconvenient. VHS has a better chance of returning if that tells ya anything. :)

But again, we're veering off topic. Best to stick with Samsung bailing on disc players.

Wow. The day it hit the market myself and at least 2 other friends of mine who have "home theaters" said right then and there that this wouldn't last too long. I can't believe anyone thought that 3D at home was going to be a lock forever. It was fun gimmick but not sustainable at home.

But that's a whole other topic. This is about Samsung Blu Ray players so lets stick to that.

Yep, Simple as that. And it was a huge risk adopters of 3D took and it didn't pan out. They knew it wasn't most likely ever to going to survive full time mainstream. Can't blame manufacturers for a format that the public didn't embrace. Public spoke and the product failed and sadly adopters are...

Blame away :) But jumping into a niche format was a bigger risk and it didn't pan out. We saw how 3D in theaters went during the early days (50's, 60's) it was basically a fad and never went 100% mainstream so you can't blame anyone but yourself for going all in when odds weren't in the formats...

Don't forget that none of these manufacturers forced people to double dip or jump from one format to another. Folks willingly opened their wallets and took some big gambles some of which they lost out on. You can't blame the studios or manufacturers or any other parties involved in the...

May get to the point of "Buy any DVD movie and get a player for .01 cent!" LOL

That is dedication! :rock:

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