Monday, November 24, 2008

Shall We Consider A Cheap Projector?

Shall We Consider A Cheap Projector?
By Clifford Tan

What exactly defines a cheap projector? Different people will have varying opinions in regard to this matter. For some people it implies a lack of quality where for some others, it will mean an opportunity to have high quality at a substantially reduced price. Finding a cheap projector does not require any forfeiture of quality. If it does, then the buyer should beware and shop around more. Cheap projectors are readily available featuring all of the benefits to establish a nice home theater system.

The DIY or Do It Yourself projector is a popular alternative for many people who could not otherwise afford a home projection system. While it does have some drawbacks for those who are not so mechanically inclined, it also has many benefits. If an individual has a rudimentary knowledge of electronics, this can be a good choice. There are many available plans for this type of project. Parts can be a little more difficult to find, but it can be done with a little research and some phone calls. While it is not a fix-all solution, it is a viable alternative if you are looking for a cheap projector.

Online auctions are another way of getting around the high cost of some quality projectors. When looking at auctions, it is best to note details in the description. Avoid any type of auction where any damage may be expressed or implied. There is no need in trying to find a cheap projector that will have to be repaired. More often than not, these projects end up in a closet or garage somewhere and never get finished, usually due to the high cost of fixing them.

It is a wise decision to look for auctions from people who have upgraded their theater systems or otherwise have a reasonable explanation for being rid of the projector. Most online auction sites have contact information available, so if there are unanswered questions, it is best to ask them BEFORE you bid. If the seller will not answer questions or answers them incompletely or indirectly, do not worry. It is probably not a good idea to bid on it either. The seller may often avoid specifics when there is damage that affects the performance of the projector. It is substantially better to lose a bid on a good projector than it is to win a bid on a damaged item. There will always be more auctions and more cheap projectors available.

One category that is often overlooked is a cheap alternative in home projector systems. These are commonly referred to as pre-made projectors. These are usually factory assembled DIY projectors. Often, a company that buys and sells projectors and parts will have better deals than the average person can get by buying their parts in bulk. Some of these companies have people that put together cheap projectors and sell them, generally on the internet, but sometimes on online auctions and by other means as well. If a person is not mechanically inclined, but still wants the benefit of a cheap projector, this is a very good alternative.

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Clifford Tan, a Home Theater enthusiast and owner of the website Home Projector Advisor offering projector reviews, advice and many useful tips and hints to business and home consumers looking to purchase a home projectors. To find out alot more information about home projection system, visit the site http://www.home-projector-advisor.com.

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Sunday, November 23, 2008

Choosing a Digital Projector

Choosing a Digital Projector
By Luke Kent

There are tons of digital projectors available and they are constantly dropping in price. However, when choosing a projectorfor yourself or your school there are a few practical things you should remember.

When choosing a projector you need to consider under whatcircumstances will you be presenting slide shows. The strength ofa projector's brightness is measured in units called lumens. Projectors range between 650-5000 lumens. The higher the lumensthe brighter the projector. Projectors that are less than 1000 lumens may not be great in a room with a lot of ambient light.For a classroom you should consider buying a projector with greater than 1000 lumens. If the projector will be used forlarger presentations, for 100 or more people, a projector withgreater than 3000 lumens may be needed.

A great accessory to your projector is a wireless mouse. Thesehave dropped considerably in price and allow the educator toface their audience when presenting the slide show. Whenchoosing a wireless mouse choose one that has a long rangeso that you can walk around when presenting.

Many projectors also come with remotes that help the presentermake adjustments to the slide shows quickly during the presentationwithout having to fiddle with the projector.

Remember when buying a projector analyze you needs first. You maynot need to spend as much as you think or you may need to spendthe extra cash to get a projector that suits your needs.

For more product reviews and teaching tips visit our site below.

Mr. L. Kent is an experienced educator and the lead consultant of http://MrKent.Net - Education Technology Made Simple. Feel free to visit the site and/or subscribe to our fantastic monthly newsletter at http://mrkent.net/php/?p=subscribe .

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Saturday, November 22, 2008

Choosing A Conference Room Projector

Choosing A Conference Room Projector
By Jim Gelder

When it comes to choosing a conference room projector, you probably want to run and hide! Thats because most of us dont know much about projectors to begin with and dont know the first thing about how to select one thats appropriate for a conference roomor any room for that matter.

Thankfully, theres the Internet. Within minutes, you can have all the information on choosing a conference room projector that you could ever want.

Sorting through all that information, though, can seem overwhelming. So its good to have some questions in mind as you do the research necessary to find the perfect projector for your conference room.

Some questions you want to ask are:

How difficult is operating the projector?
Is the projector portable or will it need to have a permanent mounting? Which type fits my conference room needs best?
What types of presentations will the projector be used for?
How much does the projector cost?
Does that cost fit my for buying a new conference room projector?
Is there a service contract available for the projector?
What is the repair policy for the projector?
Is the company Im thinking of buying the projector from a reputable and reliable one?
Will the projector require any special maintenance or periodic service checks?
Are any special supplies needed for the projector?
Is the size appropriate for the conference room?
If its portable, how much does it weigh?
Should I rent, lease, or buy?
Is the quality of the brightness satisfactory for the size of my conference room?
Do I need to save the receipt so that I can take the purchase off on my taxes?

These are just a few questions to help you on your way to purchasing (or leasing) a conference room projector. Just remember that cost does not always indicate quality. You can buy a wildly expensive projector that is all wrong for your needs. The opposite is true too: you can get a great projector that fits your needs for a moderate, or even small, investment.

The trick is in researching projectors and taking the time to read some consumer reviews that are easily found on the web. Before you do anything, though, have a budget in mind and have some idea of what youll be using your projector for. This will help guide your research and make it go more quicklyand be much more effective to boot!

Jim Gelder is a contributing writer for http://www.projectorian.com a website dedicated to offering information about projectors, projector rentals and also features a listing of local projector rental companies

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