Finding a DLP or LCD Projector
Wether buying a new projector or a used Panasonic LCD Projector, there’s a large amount of information to process and this can be daunting. This article aspires to cover only two of the many projector parameters to consider. The two that we will cover today are brightness and projector panel technology type. With a basic grasp of brightness and projector types, you will be able to make a much more informed decision as to what projector will best meet your needs.
Brightness
Often the most noticeable projector parameter is brightness. This parameter interacts the most with your projection location, thus the location should be a major consideration in your projector choice and determining the amount of lumens (units of brightness) needed. Also, if you’re going to use this for your workplace as a portable presentation device you have to take into account its adjustability. If you are willing to spend more money, you can usually get more lumens or brightness in a projector. These are some loose guidelines about ANSI lumens and the recommended levels for differing projector uses.
• 3000 + ANSI is used for special outdoor occasions like big concert projections, retro drive-thru theaters or other applications.
• 1800 – 3000 ANSI lumens. Perfect for classroom presentations and big lectures, high end home theater and TV viewing, DVDs and more.
• 1000 to 1800 ANSI is suitable for simple presentations, especially in business applications like meetings, personal projects or brief overviews. It can be suitable for entertainment purposes, but be prepared to consider getting a bigger resolution.
LCD or DLP
There’re two kinds of projectors; basically, the LCD and DLP panels. LCD is the most popular of the two currently. DLP technology is licensed from Texas Instruments, more proprietary, and slightly more expensive than LCD panel technology like that used in the Sharp LCD Projectors. LCD technology also seems to provide more vibrant color saturation and greater levels of brightness. Keeping the strengths and weaknesses of LCD technology can be very helpful while comparing specs and purchasing an LCD projector.
Projectors utilizing DLP technology can cost the same or slightly more than LCD projectors but are generally thought to produce deeper, darker black levels and higher contrast ratios than LCDs. DLP is also very popular in home theater enthusiast circles for it’s ability (high end DLP projectors) to create a strikingly film like experience. This is disputed but some believe that DLP lamps are more durable and longer lasting than regular LCD ones. Be sure to view some of the actual specifications of a typical DLP unit like the Optoma DLP Projector to see how the specs you just learned about add up in actual projector models.
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