Back in the early 2000s a 100″ front projection screen was a very popular size (and still is) for a home theater screen. That image size for a 100″ 16:9 screen works out to be 87″ wide by 49″ high. That size was not too big, and not too small (for a home theater) – and worked out in a lot of basements considering the heights of basement ceilings in Ohio. Although it works well, one down side with a projector is that you have to have the lights turned mostly down and have a dedicated, closed off room.

I was in Micro Center the other day, and saw that they had a 98″ Samsung 4K flat panel on display.  It was HUGE at 86″ wide by 51″ high and although still more than most people might want to spend on a TV, at $4,999, the price wasn’t laughable. If you have a big blank wall in a large great room or bonus room, or have a multi-use basement/theater area, this could be a nice option for you. Several of the other big TV brands make 98″ models too, such as Sony and LG, and most 4K models range from $5,000-$10,000 depending on the quality level. Of course we’d have to make sure we can get it around bends and down stairs depending on where you’d like to put it, but if you want to make a statement and not have to worry about light in the room, replacing projector lamps, fan noise, running wires and power up to the ceiling, check out a 98″ flat panel TV instead of a projector.

Why not get the most out of the equipment you already have? Call Tech Ease for a tune-up service call. We will make sure everything is working the way it is supposed to, sounds and looks as good as it can, providing you with maximum enjoyment. We might even have some ideas on how to make it better or easier to use! Call Tech Ease today to schedule an appointment.

Below is a picture of an HDMI cable extension system that uses a single Cat-5e cable. You can find a variety of systems such as this which allow you to send an HDMI signal up to hundreds of feet away. One tip we would like to pass on … if you are going to get one of these, get a good one. The HDMI signal is extremely finicky, and getting a cheap system without any kind of adjustments will likely be a waste of time and energy. These can be a great problem solver and even if you have to fish a bulk Cat-5e from your equipment through the wall to your television, it is usually much easier to do than a thick HDMI cable (you also avoid running the risk of damaging the fragile connectors.) Get in touch with us if you have questions about these systems or your system in general.