Which LCD or DLP Projector
should I buy or rent?
When Renting or
buying an DLP or
LCD Multimedia Projector you
need to match the brightness of the projector to
your audience and room
size. Larger rooms and audiences require higher bulb
strength brightness. Projector bulb strength brightness is
measured in ANSI lumens or lumens. You also need to take
into account the primary use of the projector, full motion
video vs. static data.
Projectors
range from around 650
to 5000 lumens in
brightness. Presentations where the lights are on are the
most desirable, because
you can interact and demonstrate off-screen with your
audience.
Another consideration is portability of the projector.
Lower lumen units are the most portable. As a general
rule, as you increase bulb strength brightness, you reduce
portability. High lumen projectors are larger and weigh
more than low lumen projectors.
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Less than 1000 lumens
-good for low ambient light, presentations.
- 1000 -2000 lumens -These
are the most popular units being sold and rented today.
Very practical and will work with some ambient light.
-
3000 lumens -Much
Larger unit than the1000 to 2000 lumen units. Good
for audiences of less than a hundred with ambient light.
- 5000 lumens
- For audiences of 100 or more under brighter
lights
-
6000+ lumens - For large
events like conventions, conferences and tradeshows where
thousands of people need to view a presentation at the
same time.
LCD
Projectors vs DLP Projectors
LCD stands for
Liquid
Crystal Display and DLP stands for Digital Light
Processing.
LCD is an
analog-based display technology employing 3 fixed
panels of pixels (one panel each for the RED, GREEN, &
BLUE components of an NTSC video image).
LCD also delivers a
somewhat sharper image than DLP at any given resolution.
LCD projectors work better for static Microsoft
PowerPoint® presentations or detailed financial
spreadsheets. DLP works better for full motion video.
LCD projectors usually produce
significantly higher ANSI lumen outputs than do DLP
projectors with the same wattage lamp.
DLP projectors have a much higher pixel “fill factor”
than LCD. DLP-based projectors generally produce a much
smoother looking image compared to LCD-based projectors of
similar resolution.
DLP-based projectors have a high contrast ratio and
efficient use of light. Contrast ratio is figure of merit
that compares the ratio between the brightest white and
the darkest black that a projector can produce. Generally,
a better contrast ratio leads to better black levels and,
therefore, a more realistic presentation of darker scenes
in movies and TV programs.
DLP projectors consists
of a single chip rather than three in LCD projectors. DLP
projectors tend to be more compact because they have fewer
components.
All of the current 3-pound portable projectors on the
market are DLP projectors. Most LCD projectors are five
pounds and up. The higher lumen models are significantly
heavier and larger. High lumen projectors are not
considered portable.
Should I buy or rent a projector?
LCD and DLP projector
rentals are available
for rent or purchase from Rentacomputer.com.
So should you buy or rent? That depends on how often and
where you need the projector. If your presentation is in
another town, lugging a projector thru airports can be a
high risk hassle. You can easily damage a projector by
dropping it out of a luggage compartment. Never check a
projector thru baggage at airports either. Baggage handlers
will treat your expensive projector like a suitcase.
If you are planning on using a
projector at a fixed location over a long period of time,
then purchasing a new projector is a good idea. Never buy a
used or refurbished projector unless it comes with a new
bulb. Bulbs are very expensive. Projector bulbs cost between
$200 to $500 for the more portable units. They cost up to
$2000 for the higher end projector units.
Projector Rental Quotes:
LCD Projector Rentals,
2000 Lumens
DLP Projector Rentals,
2000 Lumens
DLP Projector Rentals,
5000 Lumens
LCD Projector Rentals,
10,000 Lumens
DLP Projector Rentals,
10,000 Lumens
Projector Rental,
Large Venue
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