I was looking around Dell, and I noticed they had a low priced projector with DVI input (so I could use an HDMI to DVI cable). I was really excited, because I've always wanted a projector, and at 500$ it as cheaper than most good sized HDTVs.

But, its native resolution is at 800 * 600. However, it does say it will auto-sync up to 1600 * 1200, but that is still a 4:3 resolution. Will the PS3 still output at 1080p then, and their will just be small black bars above and below the image, or does it downgrade the HD image to 800 * 600 and blow it back up to 1600 * 1200 size? From the research I've googled, it appears to be the second, but I figured I'd get some first hand opinions.

Does anybody have a set up similar to this and knows how the PS3 looks on a 4:3 projector?


EDIT:  Whoops, forgot to say it was a Dell 1209S I was looking at, and was wondering if anybody had the same.
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Projectors/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=223-9763

I really want to, but it just doesn't look as crisp/HD as I would want it to, like a 50+" 1080p screen.

I have always wanted to try that

Well first of all, that isn't an HD projector, so you can't get 1080p on it. Or 720p. Or any other HD resolution.

So therefore, you will be looking at a 480i image, which is the same you would be seeing if you plugged a PS3 into a standard def TV.

Yes, yes, that is what I thought. I was hoping I was just reading something wrong somehow though ..... This puts my projector dreams back a couple months now to save up for a 720p one.

*Dramatic Sigh*

"Yes, yes, that is what I thought. I was hoping I was just reading something wrong somehow though ..... This puts my projector dreams back a couple months now to save up for a 720p one.

*Dramatic Sigh*"

If I was rich and had a PS3 I would I guess.

my cousin has an HD projector (no ps3 tho) it looks super sweet

The only bad thing is it's harder to see the screen when it's sunny.

"The only bad thing is it's harder to see the screen when it's sunny."