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Nov 22, 2002
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I am very new to video and am considering getting a projector and Apple TV. I would prefer to only use an Apple TV as the input to the projector for installation simplicity.

Can anyone tell me what it will take to watch 1080p movies? I suppose one option will be using the itunes store to purchase movies. Can anyone tell me what the other options are that don't involve purchasing a typical standalone bluray player to hook directly to projector?

Lastly, do I want to get a 1080p "home theater" projector as opposed to a high resolution general projector (ie the kind used for powerpoint presentations etc)? What are the real differences between "home theater" projectors and standard projectors?
 
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