Multimedia Projectors buying guide

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1 Projector Types
2 Projector Sizes
3 Related Guides
4 External Links
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Multimedia Projectors Buying Guide

Multimedia projectors are more prevalent than ever in business conference rooms and school classrooms. As the technology improves, digital projectors that can be connected to computers, video players, and other media devices are even finding their way into our homes. Families are catching on to the idea that what works well in the office also has a place in today's home theatre systems. So why limit yourself to a 42 inch television screen when you can have an entire wall?!

Projector Types

LCD Projectors

These operate by shining light through transparent LCD cells. Images are projected from the combination of lights shining through.
Excellent colour saturation

Adjustable brightness and contrast

Broad range of connectivity

Featured Products:
Canon LV-7565

Epson PowerLite 765c

Mitsubishi HC6000

Sanyo PLV-Z3000

Sony VPL-ES2

Toshiba TDP XD 3000

DLP Projectors

These project images by reflecting lights against hundreds of tiny mirrors called digital micro devices (DMDs), which angle differently to produce colours and pictures.
High contrast ratios

Small and lightweight

Connect easily to other digital devices

Featured Products:
Casio XGA

Dell 2400MP

Optoma HD65

Samsung SP-A800B

Toshiba TDP TW355

Projector Sizes

Ultralight Portable Projectors

If you travel a lot to conduct presentations or sales calls, this type is the projector for you.
With a small and lightweight body, some can even be stored in your briefcase.

Know that ultralights range from around 1,000 to 2,500 lumens; you will want a model that has at least 1,200 lumens to use in areas of very low light.

Featured Products:
Dell M209X

Optoma EP7150

Sony VPL CX21

Toshiba TDP S1

Conference Room Projectors

This is probably the most popular sized projector. If you tend to move it from room to room rather than across the country, this is the type of projector for you.
There is less focus on weight and size and more on performance. Conference room projectors are heavier, brighter, and more adaptable to large rooms than its counterparts.

Featured Products:
Dell 2400MP

NEC NP200

Sony EX5

Sanyo PLC-XU115

Fixed Installation Projectors

In-house projectors are usually installed in a permanent spot, making them great for auditoriums and presentation halls.
They are very heavy and very expensive, but are the most powerful and versatile of the projectors out there.

These can handle different resolutions and image sizes and can also produce a crisp picture in a large, very bright room.

Featured Products:
InFocus LP860

Panasonic PT-DW5000UL

Sanyo PLV-WF20

Sony VPL-FX52

Related Guides

External Links

Epinions.com: A current list of the top ten multimedia projectors.
ProjectorCentral.com: Read reviews on the best projectors for specific tasks.
ProjectorReviews.com: Find out which LCD or DLP projector will be best for you home.

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