I have a old 32′inch Sony TV and i replacing it this christmas with a HDTV or a projector and a screen.
-if possible i want it to be 1080p and have HDMI inputs at least two
-hooking up a PS3 and Comcast HD cable from box and home theater sound system
-Its in a basement so there isn’t much light
-if possible under 00
What is more Economical to buy a HDTV and a stand or a Projector and a screen and wire it through the ceiling?
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Unfortunately, there are no reasonably priced HD 1080p front projectors selling for $1,000. Most HD 1080p front projectors sell for around $2,200 and upwards.
You don’t have to wire a front projector through the ceiling since the projection bulb would put a lot of heat when the projector is fitted upside down, rather than upright. Instead, place the projector on a coffee table and route the cabling under the rug or along the sides of the wall. It’s simpler that way.
For a screen, you may want to pass on it since it requires mounting hinges. Check out at goosystems.com for a special movie paint which sells for around $150.00. The paint is customized to your particular projector. This way, you can maximize the image at the furthest wall without hammering any nails or bolts for screen mounts.
My favorite HDTV 1080p DLP 4X projector is the Infocus X10 which sells for around $2,200.00. The replacement bulbs last up to 5,000 hours [in the econ mode] and are reasonable to replace.
Good luck!
Doing either for under $1000 is pretty-much impossible unless you go with a 32" LCD. The closest you would be able to get is a DLP RPTV for around $1300 for a Mitsubishi 60" set. The stand would be another $400.
http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/458081924/mitsubishi-wd-60735
A 1080p front projector and a decent DaLite screen is going to run you $3000 but you can have a 120" diagonal if you have a 15′ room.