> The Division of Continuing Education is going to purchase an
> LCD projector, and I'm seeking opinions on desirable
> features and brand/model recommendations. Our heaviest
> anticipated use will be to project web based materials and
> powerpoint presentations. What's new and cool?
The company I now work for just purchased a pair of projectors. Couple of
things:
- check out what type of bulb is used. Some use long lasting (1000+
hours) bulbs (that cost >$100 a piece); others use short-lived bulbs
(10-20) hours but much less expensive. Be sure to include this in your
pricing equation as the short-life bulbs add up quickly.
- determine if you'll want to project in a lighted room. If so, make sure
the projector puts out enough lumens to suit your needs.
- be prepared to shell out significant dinero--you do get what you pay
for, though. We bought a portable Sony for ~$2000 and a more stationary
Proxima for ~$5500, to give you an idea.
HTH,
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