Different Style Of Screens For Projectors
With every presentation, there is need for a projector screen. There are four different styles of screens that are the most popular, which are: - Electric - Manual - Permanent wall-mounted ¨C Portable. These screens all do the same thing, which is give you a place to project your presentation. The biggest difference in them is simply the way they are stored and displayed. If you are working in a small room, a tri-pod style or rolling portable may fit your needs the most. If you have a lot of space and a need for something more permanent, try a wall-mounted screen.
Ultra Light Projectors
If you want an easily portable projector, think ultra-light. It can weigh as little as 4 pounds, making it easy for anyone to carry around. You won't find less features or options just because it's smaller either, as the features you find in standard projectors will be available in an ultra light projector as well. Just remember that ultra-light portable projectors are also easier to steal. So make sure you have solid security for your projector, too.
Training And Conference Room Projectors
If you¡¯re thinking of purchasing a conference room projector, look for a bright projector that runs 2500-5000 lumens. The following is a guide of how many lumens to look for depending on how many people you typically have at your presentations and the amount of light in the conference room: - At least 2500 lumens for audiences of less than 100 with ambient light ¨C At least 3000 lumens for audiences of 100-200 with ambient light ¨C At least 5000 lumens for audiences of 100 or more under bright lights
Lighting For Classroom Projectors
In the past, overhead projectors were the only option a classroom had as a classroom projector. Because technology continues to grow, so do the options. So now that newer, more-advanced technology is available, the lighting becomes more of an issue. Since classrooms may want to keep the lights on, it is important to have a projector that will be bright enough to be useful. A light output of 1,000 ANSI Lumens is good for a only very dark rooms. Many projectors today have a brighter output, so look for the highest available. Brighter is better ¨C go for at least 2,000 lumens.
Corporate Ceiling Mounting vs. Table Top
There are two ways to position your projector -- mounting it to the ceiling or just positioning it on a table or rolling cart. The advantage of mounting a projector on the ceiling is that you have a fixed position and the projector is out of the way. An advantage of having the projector on the table is for accessibility and portability. When possible, ceiling mounting is the best bet and will provide maximum convenience for a company who doesn¡¯t have a need to move a projector around. And remember, when you have a projector in a closet or a box, that¡¯s where they tend to stay. And if you¡¯re investing in a projector, you want it to be used.
LCD vs. DLP Projector
In a school, church, or especially a corporation, visual quality is very important when making presentations. In a lot of cases, you are trying to gain business with your presentation, or gain members to your church. The presentation may be to highlight all of the school's activities which are being shared with parents. So when it comes to picture quality, what is the way to go? LCDs tend to have a brighter and sharper picture than a DLP. But with DLP, you'll notice deeper blacks and a higher contrast. It all comes down to preference, as one is not necessarily better than the other. The best recommendation is to compare both models side by side, and choose which looks best to you and meets your needs. As far as cost goes, both styles will be about the same price range.
Renting or Leasing Projectors in Business
If you're not ready to make an investment on a corporate projector, you have other options. It's fairly common to rent or lease a projector for an agreed-upon daily or monthly fee. Three-year leases tend to run from $125 to $250 per month for a moderately priced model, but ends up costing you about the same as just purchasing one in the long run. Leasing can make sense for some businesses, however, given the ability to write it off as a business expense. But if you only need the projector for a small period of time, daily rentals can come in handy at about $100 a day, and would be the way to go for something like an annual company presentation.
Resolution For Projectors
The two most common resolutions for projectors are SVGA (800x600) and XGA (1024x768). Higher resolutions like SXGA (1280x1024) will dramatically increase the price you should expect to pay, simply because the quality is outstanding. VGA (640x480) has been used for many years in the past, but is no longer an acceptable resolution and you would be hard-pressed to find modern projectors that support it. XGA is generally thought to be the standard and can accommodate 95 percent of all applications.
Warranties For Projectors
Warranties play a big role in the ROI on projectors. Projector warranties range from one to three years on parts and labor, depending on the manufacturer. When offered, standard bulb coverage tends to be for 90 days. Also, check the vendor¡¯s return policy. It's a good idea to inquire with the manufacturer about whether an extended warranty (especially on lamps) is available, as this will help to maximize your ROI.
Fixed Installation Projectors
Fixed-installation projectors are designed for auditoriums or presentation halls and are perfect for schools or churches. Usually, the projectors used in fixed installations are the more powerful and more expensive models, because they need to be able to broadcast on large projection screens to big groups. If you don't usually have a need for one of these big and expensive projectors but are planning a huge presentation, you can look into renting one for as little as a day, or for as long as you'll need it.