LCD or DLP What’s the Projector for Me?
There are many specifications and characteristics to take into account when buying for example a brand new or refurbished Panasonic LCD Projector. 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.
Lumens or Brightness
Often the most noticeable projector parameter is brightness. You should be sure to consider your set up location when choosing a projector. Also related to brightness and projection environment is adjustability (projection angle and distance), when using portable compact projectors on the go this can be important. 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 or more ANSI lumens. Good for projecting in bright areas, convention stages, outdoor concerts or large theater venues.
• 1800 to 3000 ANSI is mainly used for educational applications like in big classrooms or auditorium meetings. It can also be used for convenient home entertainment viewing and enjoyment, especially when you’re not satisfied with just your TV and want your collection of DVDs to be projected well.
• 1000 to 1800 ANSI lumens, good for basic entertainment purposes, portable business presentations, static graphics and inexpensive game use.
LCD Technology and DLP Technology
The two primary types of projectors are those that utilize LCD panels and those that use DLP panel technology. LCD is the most popular of the two currently. As the technology is more common and less proprietary, LCD panels like those in the Sanyo LCD Projector are slightly cheaper than DLP panels. LCD projectors also seem to do a very good job of producing deep and rich colors with greater levels of brightness. Looking at the actual specs with the strengths and weaknesses of the LCD panel when choosing a projector can prove very useful.
DLP technology projectors seem to be in a similar or slightly higher price range, but they are typically able to produce images with higher contrast ratios and deeper, darker black levels than LCD projectors. DLP also has a reputation for working well in home theater use and for doing a great job at projecting film like images. DLP lamps are believed by some to last longer than LCD lamps. Be sure to view some of the actual specifications of a typical DLP unit like the BenQ DLP Projectors to see how the specs you just learned about add up in actual projector models.
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