Whether you’re screening the world cup or your next business presentation, choosing a projector can be daunting with so many models out there. Before you choose the right one for your event, check out our comprehensive guide to projectors for all occasions.
Three Common Types Of Projector
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Transmissive projectors, otherwise known as LCDs (Liquid Crystal Display), work by splitting light into three wavelengths and passing them through an LCD panel into a prism where the wavelengths are recombined and projected. LCDs generally produce a bright image, with good color saturation and low noise levels. They do, however, require a certain degree of maintenance as their filters need cleaning regularly
DLP (Digital Light Processing)
Reflective projectors or DLPs (Digital Light Processing), use tiny mirrors to project the light into an image and do not require any filters. They can still produce a sharp image with strong brightness so can be used in larger venues and brighter rooms. The only drawback here is the lifespan of the lamp which is limited to about 1,500–2000 hours though newer models can last up to 5,000 hours
LED (Light Emitting Diode)
LED projectors are in a slightly different category because it refers to the bulb type rather than display technology. Consequently, though LED projectors are technically a category of their own, some DLP projectors can also use LED bulbs. Efficiency is the main advantage of the LED projectors; their bulbs can last for up to 20,000 hours (more or less the lifespan of the projector itself) and they do not require filters. The LED projector is also smaller, quieter, and more energy-efficient, yet they lack the brightness intensity of LCDs or DLPs.
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Mini Projector
Mini projectors are ideal if you are looking for something more movable than the monster projector your teacher used at school. Mini projectors can weigh as little as 0.14kg and can fit into your bag or even pocket, making them perfect for travel or presentation on the go.
Short Throw Projector
Short throw projectors are projectors that can sit close to the surface they are protecting against and shoot upwards. This is ideal for use in limited space, crowded rooms, or tricky installations. Since the projector sits close against the screen/ wall there is no danger of people walking through the beam and it takes the work out of finding a surface the right exact right height and distance away from the wall.
Large Venue Projector (HD Projector)
Large venue projectors are often but not exclusively installation projectors — projectors used primarily for venues and installed permanently to the wall or ceiling. This is primarily because large venues are often set up require a certain set of qualities — a large display image and very high lumens to create an HD image on a large scale. This can be achieved by installing large projectors or by stacking cheaper ones and overlapping their displays.
Home Cinema Projector
If you are planning on getting a projector for use at home, there are a couple of things to consider. Firstly, what sort of space are you working with? What are you planning on using it for? What are you planning to connect it to?
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