Model: Hisense 100 L5 Series 4K UHD Android Smart HDR Laser TV - (HS100L5F)
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No offense but most of this information is wrong.
The TV labeling has nothing to do with it having an OS baked in. It is just Hisense's marketing of their lineup of ultra short throw projector and screen bundles. I have yet to see a high end ultra short throw laser projector that did not have an OS (primarily Android) baked in. It is not a unique feature to this or have any impact on its designation as a "laser TV".
What "upper tier models" are you referring to that include TV tuners? What year is this? This is not even close to a feature that premium models would have.
This is not, "just a short throw projector". It is classified as a specific type of projector called an "ultra short throw laser projector". The difference is that a "short throw" projector requires several feet+ of distance from the screen to throw a large image where a traditional projector would need a lot more throw distance to produce the same size image. An ultra short throw projector is a different category of projector because it can be very close to the surface it is projecting on (sometimes less than a foot), thus the "ultra" differentiation. It is specified as a "laser" projector because of its light source being from a laser generator and not a traditional projector bulb. There are still ultra short throw projectors that use traditional bulbs but have quickly become obsolete with the implementation of laser technology which is why we are seeing a boom in product offerings for ultra short throw laser projectors right now.
All of the light comes directly from the projector itself. There is zero "back-light". The picture is generated entirely from below the screen.
The screen is what is called an ALR screen which means Ambient Light Rejecting. The material has small ridges in it that catch light from below that is being thrown by the projector and rejects the ambient light from other sources. That is how it can look like a 100" TV even in a room with lights on or windows open.
I guess you could say that. I am a woodworker and have always enjoyed home theater. When I convinced my wife to make the switch to a home theater setup, I wanted it to look right and make her happy. We have more of a rustic theme so I built the frame and wrapped it with the projector screen material from Carl's Place. Then I framed in the entire thing with strips of reclaimed wood flooring that I recovered from an old cotton mill that was torn down. The dark of the wood provides a perfect contrast and my wife loved that it matched our home. There is a great amount of support material out there on how to custom build screens to fit your space rather than trying to pick standard sizes. I like to think that I took it a step further by framing it out like I did which is really why I called it custom. Custom size for our space and custom build materials for the look we wanted.
This deal comes up every other week. This is essentially the going price now.
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I currently have an Epson 6030ub that is amazing on my 120" custom screen... And yet, I find myself drooling over the chance to upgrade to a UST all the time. I firmly believe this is technology that will spread and be the future of home cinema. Nothing will ever replace a standard television (especially in places where there is little ability to control lighting) but when it comes to size and emersive experience, these ultra short throw laser projectors are where it is at. Fantastic price and great post.
I currently have an Epson 6030ub that is amazing on my 120" custom screen... And yet, I find myself drooling over the chance to upgrade to a UST all the time. I firmly believe this is technology that will spread and be the future of home cinema. Nothing will ever replace a standard television (especially in places where there is little ability to control lighting) but when it comes to size and emersive experience, these ultra short throw laser projectors are where it is at. Fantastic price and great post.
Until now I've just been using the Moto mod for my Moto Z, it's about time I get a real projector. What puts this apart from projectors in a lower price range, like $400 to $800?
I guess you could say that. I am a woodworker and have always enjoyed home theater. When I convinced my wife to make the switch to a home theater setup, I wanted it to look right and make her happy. We have more of a rustic theme so I built the frame and wrapped it with the projector screen material from Carl's Place. Then I framed in the entire thing with strips of reclaimed wood flooring that I recovered from an old cotton mill that was torn down. The dark of the wood provides a perfect contrast and my wife loved that it matched our home. There is a great amount of support material out there on how to custom build screens to fit your space rather than trying to pick standard sizes. I like to think that I took it a step further by framing it out like I did which is really why I called it custom. Custom size for our space and custom build materials for the look we wanted.
I have not kept up with Hisense's laser projectors. I recall when the $10,000 100H10D Series & 100L8D were first introduced and people were divided whether they were actually worth the $10K price tag.
How does the L5 Series compare?
I currently have an Epson 6030ub that is amazing on my 120" custom screen... And yet, I find myself drooling over the chance to upgrade to a UST all the time. I firmly believe this is technology that will spread and be the future of home cinema. Nothing will ever replace a standard television (especially in places where there is little ability to control lighting) but when it comes to size and emersive experience, these ultra short throw laser projectors are where it is at. Fantastic price and great post.
I too have the Epson 6030ube with the wireless hdmi. I have a theater in my basement that I just like watching and re-watching all the great movies that I previously watched on a smaller screen. I have a silver paint wall that I project on for a 13-14 ft across screen.
Watching movies on smaller TV screens has never been the same!
What's the brightness (lumens) and does it have 3D capability? Can it protect a bigger image if you move the projector further away from the screen?
No 3D, it's one of the brightest in this price range, and no it's focus is locked for 100" only.
I love mine. Came from a oled for the size gain. I will say, the setup can be a bit tricky, as you have no focus or auto keystone. You also have to assemble the screen.
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The TV labeling has nothing to do with it having an OS baked in. It is just Hisense's marketing of their lineup of ultra short throw projector and screen bundles. I have yet to see a high end ultra short throw laser projector that did not have an OS (primarily Android) baked in. It is not a unique feature to this or have any impact on its designation as a "laser TV".
What "upper tier models" are you referring to that include TV tuners? What year is this? This is not even close to a feature that premium models would have.
This is not, "just a short throw projector". It is classified as a specific type of projector called an "ultra short throw laser projector". The difference is that a "short throw" projector requires several feet+ of distance from the screen to throw a large image where a traditional projector would need a lot more throw distance to produce the same size image. An ultra short throw projector is a different category of projector because it can be very close to the surface it is projecting on (sometimes less than a foot), thus the "ultra" differentiation. It is specified as a "laser" projector because of its light source being from a laser generator and not a traditional projector bulb. There are still ultra short throw projectors that use traditional bulbs but have quickly become obsolete with the implementation of laser technology which is why we are seeing a boom in product offerings for ultra short throw laser projectors right now.
All of the light comes directly from the projector itself. There is zero "back-light". The picture is generated entirely from below the screen.
The screen is what is called an ALR screen which means Ambient Light Rejecting. The material has small ridges in it that catch light from below that is being thrown by the projector and rejects the ambient light from other sources. That is how it can look like a 100" TV even in a room with lights on or windows open.
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What is a custom screen? Diy materials?
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How does the L5 Series compare?
I too have the Epson 6030ube with the wireless hdmi. I have a theater in my basement that I just like watching and re-watching all the great movies that I previously watched on a smaller screen. I have a silver paint wall that I project on for a 13-14 ft across screen.
Watching movies on smaller TV screens has never been the same!
No 3D, it's one of the brightest in this price range, and no it's focus is locked for 100" only.
I love mine. Came from a oled for the size gain. I will say, the setup can be a bit tricky, as you have no focus or auto keystone. You also have to assemble the screen.
https://youtu.be/SImTpSePgd4
85" LCD is pretty big and can be had for 1k every 3 months. It's a hisense, though.