Myrddin Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 This might be a film best experienced in the theater. I showed TG to my teenagers at homee before going to see TG:M and they were only slightly entertained with it. But they really enjoyed TG:M. Something about those planes on the big screen is just amazing. All that just to plug: Please contribute to my GoFundMe so I can get a larger screen TV. Rhom, Veltigar and Jace, Extat 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veltigar Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 Another nice expert reaction video: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadlines? What Deadlines? Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 On 10/11/2022 at 7:55 AM, Myrddin said: All that just to plug: Please contribute to my GoFundMe so I can get a larger screen TV. I'm keeping an eye on UST projector and ambient light rejecting screen technology myself. 120 inches, Mellon Farmer! That's my dream. The way I see it, that stuff is roughly where flatscreens were about 10 years ago in relation to the price/performance curve. In a year or two I'll probably pull the trigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrddin Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 I think Deadlines just invited us to movie night (when the price goes down)! I'll bring the beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veltigar Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Myrddin said: I think Deadlines just invited us to movie night (when the price goes down)! I'll bring the beer. Don't forget the volleyball! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadlines? What Deadlines? Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Yeah, we can close the windows and crank the heat up so we can get all sweaty like Tom Cruise and Kelly Mcgillis in the first film. Take my breath AWO-AAAAAAAAAAAAY... Myrddin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadlines? What Deadlines? Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhom Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 7 minutes ago, Deadlines? What Deadlines? said: That recessed console for the black one was really sharp looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadlines? What Deadlines? Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 35 minutes ago, Rhom said: That recessed console for the black one was really sharp looking. For reference, spin the clock back 5 years and the new hotness was the Sony VPL-VZ1000ES: 77 lbs. Almost 1 meter wide. 2500 Lumens. No HDR $25k (screen not included) I don't really know the minutia of chips/lasers/lenses, but I suspect the next big thing will be wide projectors with multiple projection elements. i.e. instead of one lens or whatever in the middle of the box you'll have an array of two or more. Then you'll see screens approaching 200". Rhom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argonath Diver Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I've faithfully used an Acer projector onto a 116" screen for years. I love it. The image is not as crisp as a 4k 60" screen but the sheer size makes for an amazing experience for movies and sports. I've wanted a 4k projector for years and the prices are becoming more achievable. It's not the best experience having a loud projector on a small shelf unit right next to my living room table, so those UST projectors are very inviting. I'm not sure they're in my limited budget, so I'd likely continue with a high quality traditional throw projector. Black Friday looms, and if I find a terrific deal (God bless Slickdeals) I will finally pull the trigger. Alas the truly great 4k projectors are still like $2k up simply because of the sheer engineering difficulty of fitting so many pixels on tiny lenses to project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadlines? What Deadlines? Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Argonath Diver said: Black Friday looms, and if I find a terrific deal (God bless Slickdeals) I will finally pull the trigger. It isn't an option for me because I don't have the disposable cash at the moment. And I'll probably move soon so it wouldn't make much sense to put one of these up only to take it down in 6 months. If those weren't considerations, I would be "this close" to pulling the trigger. IMO, This space is still evolving pretty quickly, so I would wait 1-2 years. This combination from Epson at this price point would have been alien technology a year ago. Guaranteed you're going to see significantly new/improved technology emerge and existing technology come down in price. Edited October 23, 2022 by Deadlines? What Deadlines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veltigar Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 We all thought Top Gun Maverick couldn't be improved upon, but someone found a way williamjm, Rhom, Deadlines? What Deadlines? and 4 others 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadlines? What Deadlines? Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Hell yeah it is. Daynjah Zaown! Veltigar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cas Stark Posted December 1, 2022 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Finally saw this. Loved it. Navy whites! Badass airplanes! Nostalgia! All sweet and no bitter!! Yes and yes. Will probably go see it in the theatrical re-release to get the full effect. Myrddin, Tears of Lys and Veltigar 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadlines? What Deadlines? Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 (Daynjah Zaown) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Good movie. Why the hell would they use fighters to deliver those payloads? Why not cruise missiles that don’t have to worry about G-forces, SAMs, or getting the pilots home alive? How did the “enemy nation” get construction equipment into the caldera of an extinct volcano without building a road? Jace, Extat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvinus85 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 44 minutes ago, Ser Scot A Ellison said: Why the hell would they use fighters to deliver those payloads? Why not cruise missiles that don’t have to worry about G-forces, SAMs, or getting the pilots home alive? Do cruise missiles feel the need for speed? I don't think so!!! And the enemy had jamming technology. (Raspberry I think) 46 minutes ago, Ser Scot A Ellison said: How did the “enemy nation” get construction equipment into the caldera of an extinct volcano without building a road? Tunnels. Dug by small, overalls-wearing yellow creatures. Ser Scot A Ellison, baxus, Spockydog and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 13 minutes ago, Corvinus85 said: Tunnels. Dug by small, overalls-wearing yellow creatures I’d pay real money for an actual “minion” to show up if they make Top Gun: Rooster Corvinus85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Ser Scot A Ellison said: Good movie. Why the hell would they use fighters to deliver those payloads? Why not cruise missiles that don’t have to worry about G-forces, SAMs, or getting the pilots home alive? How did the “enemy nation” get construction equipment into the caldera of an extinct volcano without building a road? Listen, if the DoD isn't asking these questions what gives you the right eh? Rhom, Ser Scot A Ellison and Corvinus85 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhom Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 @Ser Scot A Ellison over here sounding like the Drone Ranger. Veltigar and Jace, Extat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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