A TV Projector Shopper's Guide
With all of the plasma and LCD rage these days, it's very easy to forget about the reliable old tv projector. Slowly but steadily, this technology has improved in quality during recent years, all the while maintaining a very reasonable price when compared to the other options out there.
If you're open to the idea of a TV projector, you're making a wise decision. As long as you know some of the key ingredients that go into a projection device that's right for your situation, you're likely to walk away with a great purchase.
Let's take a look at some of the things to consider when making a purchase. While this won't cover the entire list, it will in fact cover the essentials.
When you're buying a computer monitor, the resolution is one of the things you'll look at. The same goes for the TV projector, and anything with a "W" in the front will indicate that it's compatible with the wide screen format too.
Once you've decided on the resolution, the contrast ratio should be looked at too. The bigger the contrast ratio, the more alive the colors on your projector will seem.
Now that we have resolution and contrast ratio taken care of, the next quality to look for is the brightness. A typical range for brightness may start at 700, going into the 2000s and more. As long as you stay above 700 lumens, you should be fine.
In addition to the TV projector, you'll also need to buy a screen. The images from your projector will show up on your screen, and while the screen won't have as much bearing on the image quality, it still matters.
Size considerations aside, your picture quality will be affected by what your projector screen is made of. The more reflective it is, the higher the image quality will be, but this also means that you should expect a brighter image too. You'll only want to consider getting a reflective screen if you have a very dark room.
With this knowledge, you should be very well prepared to make an educated buying decision.
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