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What size screen for front projector?

I have no experience with front projectors but am trying to help out a neighbor. His seating area is pretty well fixed at 14-16' from where the screen will be. He's strongly considering the new Sony 1080P unit. What size screen would be optimum for this viewing distance? Any suggestions on which brand/model screen - he's looking for a fixed mount screen.
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tireguy
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My viewing distance is about the same, and I also have a Sony 1080p projector and have a 100" 4:3 Vutec, so my 16:9 is roughly 87". I could, perhaps, go a bit larger but I don't think the projector is bright enough for much more then 100" with that distance. I am assuming you have the VPL-VW100, and it has even lower lumens output then my VPL-HS51a, though both have the auto-iris so if he has a dark room it should do blacks very well even if he goes large.
tireguy
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I noticed that the new projector from sony used a xenon bulb, while I am by no means a Hometheater guru, that was a new one on me. It also listed no life expectancy of the bulb, which is probably a good thing. If it lasts twice as long as a conventional bulb then it really isn't out of line price wise.
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