yup, 16:9 will in fact get more and more mainstream. I read that panel manufacturers can get more 16:9 panels out of one raw material glass panel than 16:10. So it's a question of cost reduction.
More info out now about the BenQ E2200HD, including prices and a look at a nicely designed gadget:
http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/09/12/benq-intros-new-16-9-lcd-monitors/1
Consider the BenQ E2200HDA, a 22" Full HD 16:9 monitor, just recently recommended by the HardOCP Editor-in-Chief: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1033013827&postcount=6
I bought the MP512ST from Benq in the meantime. Basically I think it fits my requirements. Playing games is good (i have a wii), watching videos could be better. The short-throw technology makes sense, I can use it almost anywhere. Cool is that you can adjust the projector to the wall color...
Thanks for the input. I scanned the Internet a little a found the Benq MP512ST which seems to be a reasonable offer for the price. It has a resolution of 800x600 but according to your explanation that shouldn't matter too much. Do you think this projector is a good deal? Anyway, it's a...
I have a laptop with a resolution of 1280x800. Now I want to buy a projector for my home to play playstation and watch movies. I already decided to go for a short-throw projector as this allows me more flexibility in my house. I want to use the projector in my bedroom and living room and both...