Projectors

[DiceyGrammar]

This is a bit of a niche thing to ask here, so I won't be surprised if I don't get m/any responses but here we go

Can anyone recommend a semi reasonably projector (HDMI required) for under or around $500?

I'm going to wallmount a projector pointing up at my ceiling so I can use my PC while laying in bed. I'd prefer an LED or DLP one, but not required. Higher resolution is obviously preferred.

Looking at this one so far
http://www.justprojectors.com.au/opts2015.htm

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[RagnaTheBroedge]

i feel like it'd be easier to just put a tv up there (i have seen this done before and it is glorious) but a friend of mine just bought this and it's pretty good

[DiceyGrammar]

Thanks for the link

I don't know if it'd be easier or not, you'd need a pretty good mount to get it up there, and i'd probably constantly live in fear it'll fall on me. might be cheaper though. I just prefer having the versatility of a projector.

Before this I was actually going to design a sliding rail system for my PC screens where I could slide my monitors directly over from my desk to my bed and just angle them down, but given I have the money to burn I thought I should just buy a projector

[WALDO]

i'd probably constantly live in fear it'll fall on me.

I had the same thoughts too after I read Ragna's post, I wouldn't want a big tv to suddenly smash me on the head.

[GenaralSkar]

You could bolt everything to your ceiling and put the TV on the ground. That way you wouldn't have to worry about it falling on you.

[DiceyGrammar]

I also need to figure out a way to mount a keyboard and mouse in a use-able position while i'm in a lying down position if anyone has any ideas

i'll have to use a trackpad or trackball instead of a regular mouse due to gravity, but the keyboard won't be an issue aside from building a mount