Friday, May 16, 2008

Finding The Right Computer Projector

From Buyer Zone:

Nowadays, visually stimulating multi-media presentations are a must to keep business audiences captivated by your message.

One way to improve your overall presentation is by using an LCD computer projector. LCD projectors combine the functions of an LCD panel and an overhead projector into a single unit. The majority of LCD projectors are both Mac and IBM compatible and come standard with nifty features such as remote control, stereo, and video projection capabilities. Using programs such as Microsoft PowerPoint, computer projectors let you project presentations directly from your PC. The type of LCD projector that you choose will greatly depend on the room settings that you plan to use the projector in. Generally speaking, the brighter the room, the brighter the projector lamp that you will require. Lamp brightness is calculated in ANSI lumens, an industry standard measurement. You'll want a lamp with a minimum of 300 ANSI lumens for presentations that take place in relatively dark rooms. Many projectors can also project higher or lower resolutions by expanding or compressing the picture, but these methods will somewhat degrade the image.

LCD computer projectors currently range from just under eight lbs. to as much as 60 lbs. Expect to pay around $6,000-$8,000 for a portable LCD projector that supports true SVGA resolution.

No comments: