You wouldn't think it...but I've been known to play with a projector or two in my time. I'd have to agree with Brian in saying the InFocus projectors are nice. I happen to have access to one regularly, and use it in my house or when I DJ to put my winamp plug-ins on walls... I've watched a movie or two....
For the price though, the new Epson projectors are really nice. I'm not sure all the extra technical specs... but they do show a pretty picture.... something for you to look into I guess.