Video projectors are a great solution to owning a big picture, without the big TV. Home projects have come a very long way in recent years, this means they look better than ever, have eliminated many past issues, and are actually affordable for the general masses to buy.
- The first step in buying a projector is to know which type of projector you want. The two biggest and most affordable technologies are LCD and DLP.
LCD projects have better color saturation, brightness, and display much more detailed images. DLP on the other hand show less pixelation on the screen, and are actually much, much smaller and more portable. Depending on whether or not you plan to move your project often, that should determine whether you will want a DLP, or an LCD projector.
However, there is a third new technology called LCOS. LCOS provides much higher resolutions, but is also much more expensive, and the lamp life is very limited, meaning expensive replacements.
- When purchasing a projector, you also have two very important things to consider: Resolution and Brightness. For Brightness, you will need to determine how many lumens your projector should be. This can range from hundreds, to multiple thousands. Determining a good lumen count is a very challenging process, and something you should ask a professional, because each case is different. However, brighter is usually better.
- Brighter projectors allow you to see better when there is more external light in the room. If you are planning to be in a small office setting, you will get by fine with 1,000 lumens, but if you are in a large room or school auditorium, you should be looking for a projector with, at the very least, 3,000 lumens. After all, too few lumens for a certain setting is typically what gives projectors a bad name.
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Author: Brian Lockhart