CHOOSING A PROJECTOR
Projectors have come ahead in leaps and bounds in quality for what you spend. Picking a projector you choose on the basis of technology type. They can be categorized in 2 types; LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and DLP (Digital Light Processing) the difference between the two lie in the way each processes light to create an image.
LCD Projectors transmit light through a small LCD screen to project a larger image onto the screen; such images are sharper and full brightness. Quality can be compared to the higher end DLP projectors. Home users usually opt for this one as it is cheaper. However LCD projectors lose their quality if operating for more than 8 hours in a day and they do it quite significantly. LCD projectors are not advised in boardrooms or class rooms as the life of the projector and quality of the projector will be short lived.
DLP projectors use a reflective design to reflect and create images through thousands of hair width tiny mirrors. From an overall perspective DLP projectors offer better image quality but are more expensive. Despite the cost factor, they offer the advantage of continuous use for long periods of time without any deterioration in image quality or harm to the equipment. And this is why in a commercial purpose, highly recommended. I also strongly suggest getting one in your home but LCD is a good way of reducing economic pressures.
Difference in Resolution
There are also some very good 4K projectors
800x600 pixels would be limited to PowerPoint demonstrations which don’t rely on detail
1280x 1024 pixels this is a much better choice for higher end users, like engineering or CAD/CAM applications that rely on detail
Full HD or 1080P is the best option for watching movies which sometimes boardrooms will be a secondary option.
Brightness level measures in ANSI lumen s
If you have low lumen s this means you will be using it in a very dark room. The brighter the room the brighter your lumens should be.
1000-2000 ANSI Lumen s standard use in conference rooms or classrooms
2000-3000 ANSI Lumen s good for large business rooms or classrooms
> 3000 lumen s are good for auditoriums, theatres, churches, nightclubs.
Know the size of room you are putting the projector in. And how big do you want the screen to be. Look up or search on the internet for a projector calculator that suits the model of projector that you are looking at, and see if it suits your needs. It maybe the wrong type of projector because the image will be too big or too small, for what you’re using it for.
Connection availability, make sure it has a HDMI input, as most laptops today have this as an option as well as VGA this is the most common and best options for displaying your video or image on the screen.
Choosing your Home Theatre Projector; 4K is obviously the best way to go, but if your budget doesn’t suit this projector don’t worry the level down is still a very good option. You can always upgrade to the 4K later. Just make sure you put in the best cables possible at the time so when you do upgrade you get the most of it, and don’t buy things twice.
LCD Projectors transmit light through a small LCD screen to project a larger image onto the screen; such images are sharper and full brightness. Quality can be compared to the higher end DLP projectors. Home users usually opt for this one as it is cheaper. However LCD projectors lose their quality if operating for more than 8 hours in a day and they do it quite significantly. LCD projectors are not advised in boardrooms or class rooms as the life of the projector and quality of the projector will be short lived.
DLP projectors use a reflective design to reflect and create images through thousands of hair width tiny mirrors. From an overall perspective DLP projectors offer better image quality but are more expensive. Despite the cost factor, they offer the advantage of continuous use for long periods of time without any deterioration in image quality or harm to the equipment. And this is why in a commercial purpose, highly recommended. I also strongly suggest getting one in your home but LCD is a good way of reducing economic pressures.
Difference in Resolution
There are also some very good 4K projectors
800x600 pixels would be limited to PowerPoint demonstrations which don’t rely on detail
1280x 1024 pixels this is a much better choice for higher end users, like engineering or CAD/CAM applications that rely on detail
Full HD or 1080P is the best option for watching movies which sometimes boardrooms will be a secondary option.
Brightness level measures in ANSI lumen s
If you have low lumen s this means you will be using it in a very dark room. The brighter the room the brighter your lumens should be.
1000-2000 ANSI Lumen s standard use in conference rooms or classrooms
2000-3000 ANSI Lumen s good for large business rooms or classrooms
> 3000 lumen s are good for auditoriums, theatres, churches, nightclubs.
Know the size of room you are putting the projector in. And how big do you want the screen to be. Look up or search on the internet for a projector calculator that suits the model of projector that you are looking at, and see if it suits your needs. It maybe the wrong type of projector because the image will be too big or too small, for what you’re using it for.
Connection availability, make sure it has a HDMI input, as most laptops today have this as an option as well as VGA this is the most common and best options for displaying your video or image on the screen.
Choosing your Home Theatre Projector; 4K is obviously the best way to go, but if your budget doesn’t suit this projector don’t worry the level down is still a very good option. You can always upgrade to the 4K later. Just make sure you put in the best cables possible at the time so when you do upgrade you get the most of it, and don’t buy things twice.