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Projector - Quick Facts
Which Projector Size Is Most Appropriate For My Application?
Are you usually on the road with only a bag or two in hand, or are you interested in creating a full-featured conference room? The size of a projector reflects your presentation plans. Projectors come in a variety of weights and sizes, so you need to be able to decide what's right for your specific needs:
Description Weight Mobile/Stationary Differences Portable under 7 lbs. Extremely mobile Optimized for weight Desktop 7-13 lbs. Somewhat mobile Increased features & brightness Conference Room over 13 lbs. Stationary Increased inputs, interfaces, features and brightness Large Venue 18-50 lbs. Stationary The ultimate in all features, except for portability Home Theater varies Somewhat mobile High performance for home theater use How Do I Gauge A Projector's Brightness?
A projector's light output is measured in units called ANSI lumens. The more lumens, the brighter the image.
Lumens Range Typical Application Room Lighting Less than 1000 Small conference rooms and classrooms Dark or very dim 1,000-2,000 Midsize conference rooms and classrooms Dim 2,000-3,000 Large conference rooms and classrooms Dim or normal More than 3,000 Large venues (boardrooms, auditoriums, theaters etc.) Normal What Resolution Will Be Most Useful My Line Of Work?
Resolution refers to the level of detail your projector can display and is measured by pixels.
An example of resolution is 800 x 600. The first number (800) refers to the width of the image -- how many pixels are displayed horizontally. The second number (600) refers to the number of pixels displayed vertically, from top to bottom. More pixels mean higher resolution and clearer detail.
Type Of Presentation Minimum Resolution Recommended Class Recommended Power Point 800 x 600 SVGA Spreadsheets 1,024 x 768 XGA High-resolution graphics 1,280 x 1,024 SXGA Note: For the best image, the resolution of the presenting laptop should match the resolution of the connected projector.
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