| There are many reasons for people buying digital | | | | is price, design,weight and any other extra features. |
| projectors,one of the main is for the cost per image | | | | Some of the most popular brands include Sony, |
| area. The benefits to buying a projector is the vast | | | | Panasonic, Sharp, Sanyo, Epson aswell as many |
| image size, however the are some limitations which | | | | others. |
| effect the quality of image. The main things to | | | | * The different types of projectors include: |
| compare are the resolution, brightness, and contrast | | | | * Home Theatre/ Cinema Projectors |
| ratio. There are many different types of projectors | | | | * LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Projectors |
| available and finding the best one to suit you is not | | | | * Digital Projectors |
| always easy. | | | | * Conference Room Projectors |
| * The different types of projectors include: | | | | * Portable Multimedia Projectors |
| * Home Theatre/ Cinema Projectors | | | | Home Theater/Cinema Projectors provide home |
| * LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Projectors | | | | entertainment,they can be used for many purposes, |
| * Digital Projectors | | | | including playing movies, DVDs, music, video games |
| * Conference Room Projectors | | | | aswell as much more. They usually use DLP (Digital |
| * Portable Multimedia Projectors | | | | Light Processing) to create a smooth high video |
| Home Theater/Cinema Projectors provide home | | | | performance, with little pixelation and high contrast |
| entertainment,they can be used for many purposes, | | | | ratios. |
| including playing movies, DVDs, music, video games | | | | LCD Projectors provide clearer, sharper images than |
| aswell as much more. They usually use DLP (Digital | | | | most of their counterparts, they create images by |
| Light Processing) to create a smooth high video | | | | shining light through three small LCD panels which are |
| performance, with little pixelation and high contrast | | | | very vibrant and sharp in colour. LCD projectors can |
| ratios. | | | | be used to for movies at home aswell as for |
| LCD Projectors provide clearer, sharper images than | | | | presentations. Ideally they need to be used in dimly light |
| most of their counterparts, they create images by | | | | rooms to produce quality images. |
| shining light through three small LCD panels which are | | | | Digital Projectors allow the user to use video files on |
| very vibrant and sharp in colour. LCD projectors can | | | | their PC and makes internet viewing very effective. |
| be used to for movies at home aswell as for | | | | There are two types of projectors to choose from, |
| presentations. Ideally they need to be used in dimly light | | | | DLP and LCD. When buying digital projectors one |
| rooms to produce quality images. | | | | important factor to look for is the amount of lumens. |
| Digital Projectors allow the user to use video files on | | | | This is the quantityof different aspects of light that are |
| their PC and makes internet viewing very effective. | | | | available at one time. |
| There are two types of projectors to choose from, | | | | Conference Room Projectors are mainly used to give |
| DLP and LCD. When buying digital projectors one | | | | presentations and reports in conference rooms mostly. |
| important factor to look for is the amount of lumens. | | | | They are used where high resolution graphics are |
| This is the quantityof different aspects of light that are | | | | necessary. Ideal for medical presentations or with high |
| available at one time. | | | | detailed artwork. |
| Conference Room Projectors are mainly used to give | | | | Portable Multimedia Projectors are very light for ease |
| presentations and reports in conference rooms mostly. | | | | of portability. These types of projectors are able to |
| They are used where high resolution graphics are | | | | produce noise-free presentations with fairly accurate |
| necessary. Ideal for medical presentations or with high | | | | images. |
| detailed artwork. | | | | When buying digital projectors the main keypoints to |
| Portable Multimedia Projectors are very light for ease | | | | focus on are: |
| of portability. These types of projectors are able to | | | | -Resolution- refers to the pixel density of the projected |
| produce noise-free presentations with fairly accurate | | | | images, Projectors have two resolutions, the natural |
| images. | | | | resolution and the maximum resolution. The natural |
| When buying digital projectors the main keypoints to | | | | resolution is the standard pixel size of the image. The |
| focus on are: | | | | maximum resolution is the maximum capability of the |
| -Resolution- refers to the pixel density of the projected | | | | projector. Digital projectors should be able to accept |
| images, Projectors have two resolutions, the natural | | | | resolutions of 800×600, 1024×768 or |
| resolution and the maximum resolution. The natural | | | | 1280×1024, however it is the natural resolution of |
| resolution is the standard pixel size of the image. The | | | | the projector that is important. The higher the natural |
| maximum resolution is the maximum capability of the | | | | resolution of the projector the greater the colour |
| projector. Digital projectors should be able to accept | | | | density image. |
| resolutions of 800×600, 1024×768 or | | | | -Lumens- refer to the brightness of the image. Simply |
| 1280×1024, however it is the natural resolution of | | | | put the higher the lumens the brighter the projection. |
| the projector that is important. The higher the natural | | | | They are usually lower for home theatre models than |
| resolution of the projector the greater the colour | | | | for office models. Screen size will affect how many |
| density image. | | | | lumens will be needed. If the contrast ratio is low |
| -Lumens- refer to the brightness of the image. Simply | | | | however, your image will look washed out. Lumens |
| put the higher the lumens the brighter the projection. | | | | typically range from less than a 1000- least expensive |
| They are usually lower for home theatre models than | | | | but low light output, needs to be used in a dark or |
| for office models. Screen size will affect how many | | | | dimlylight room. To 3000+ extremely bright and |
| lumens will be needed. If the contrast ratio is low | | | | expensive. Anywhere between 1000-2000 would be |
| however, your image will look washed out. Lumens | | | | sufficient for most tasks. |
| typically range from less than a 1000- least expensive | | | | -Throw Distance- refers to the maximum amount of |
| but low light output, needs to be used in a dark or | | | | distance your projector can project. Most digital |
| dimlylight room. To 3000+ extremely bright and | | | | projectors will have a ample throw distance for most |
| expensive. Anywhere between 1000-2000 would be | | | | home and conference use. To find out what this is go |
| sufficient for most tasks. | | | | to the projectors manufacturers website. |
| -Throw Distance- refers to the maximum amount of | | | | -Contrast Ratio- refers to the difference between the |
| distance your projector can project. Most digital | | | | white level (light) and black level (dark). Digital |
| projectors will have a ample throw distance for most | | | | projectors with the higher ratios will have the most |
| home and conference use. To find out what this is go | | | | well-defined pictures. |
| to the projectors manufacturers website. | | | | -Lamp Life- the average lamp life for digital projectors |
| -Contrast Ratio- refers to the difference between the | | | | is between 1500 and 3000 hours. |
| white level (light) and black level (dark). Digital | | | | Other things to consider when buying digital projectors |
| projectors with the higher ratios will have the most | | | | is price, design,weight and any other extra features. |
| well-defined pictures. | | | | Some of the most popular brands include Sony, |
| -Lamp Life- the average lamp life for digital projectors | | | | Panasonic, Sharp, Sanyo, Epson aswell as many |
| is between 1500 and 3000 hours. | | | | others. |
| Other things to consider when buying digital projectors | | | | |