Projector Reviews: How To Buy One

The video projector has been used for a long time as both a tool for
presentation in businesses as well as a top quality home theater
system. These days the video projector is becoming much more affordable
to the average consumer. There are different types of video projectors
for you to choose from. The three main types are Cathode Ray Tube
(CRT), Digital Light Processing (DLP), and Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD). There are also some variations such as the Liquid Crystal on
Silicon (LCOS), Digital Imaging Light Amplification (D-ILA, which has
been developed by JVC), and the Silicon Crystal Reflective Display
(SXRD, which has been developed by Sony).

Most people want a home theater projector so that they can watch DVD
movies and sports. If you watch a lot of television, buying an LCD/DLP
projector might mean that you?re spending too much money since the lamp
in the projector will have to be replaced after about 1,000 to 2,000
viewing hours. As well, you?ll need to have a large room for the
projector to get the optimum image size. Look at the portability of the
video projector. A portable projector will allow you to not only to
take it with you when you travel but will also make the installation and
setup process that much easier. Take a look at the different sizes of
screens that are available to see what types of rooms and distances that
they work best for. If you buy a portable projector you can take it
over to the relatives during the holidays for everyone to enjoy.

If the video projector doesn?t have enough brightness the image will be
too soft and appear faded even when the room is completely dark. Check
to see what the ANSI lumens rating is on the projector. A good rule of
thumb is that a projector that has a 1,000 ANSI lumens rating or higher
will have enough brightness for you to use as a home theater. You?ll
need more or less lumens depending on the size of the room and the
distance the projector is from the screen. Screens come in all
different sizes, prices, and fabrics. Every projector will function
better with a certain type of screen so be sure to see what the
manufacturer recommends. You?ll want to take into account the viewing
angle as well as how much ambient light there is in the room. The
distance of the projector from the screen will also be a factor to
consider. With so many different issues to consider buying a video
projector for you home won?t be an easy task. Take your time to review
more than one projector before making a final choice.