What to Look for in Business Projector Reviews

If your company is looking for a projector for training, marketing and business proposal presentations, you're going to want to check some of the many business projector reviews online.  In this article we'll guide you through what to look for in a projector, and how to make sense of the jargon and technical aspects of projector reviews.

Fortunately for buyers, business projectors are getting smaller, lighter, brighter, and more affordable all the time.  But let's take a look at a few of the terms you will see time and again in business projector reviews.

There are two primary types of business projectors: LCD projectors and DLP projectors.  Which technology is appropriate for your presentations should be your first consideration in choosing a projector.  LCD Projectors are often sharper and have a richer color palette than the DLP type; however, LCD projectors are also subject to the so-called "screen door effect," which can present a slightly visible "grid" along with your projected images.  Newer LCD projectors have lessened this effect to a great extent, but it can still be noticeable at times.

DLP projectors are often smaller and lighter than their LCD counterparts.  DLP projectors offer a higher contrast level, and a more "solid" reproduction of black.  However, DLP's also have a downside, in the form of a visual problem called the" rainbow effect."

The "rainbow effect" causes brief but highly saturated instances of reds, greens and blues to be shown momentarily between frames on the screen.  In theory, these instances pass by far too quickly for the human eye to catch.  But in practical usage, some viewers do seem to notice the highly saturated colors, reporting eyestrain or even headaches when viewing DLP images for an extended length of time.

It is important to note that only a small percentage of viewers will notice the so-called "rainbow effect," but it is still important to consider when choosing a projector.

Most business projector reviews will also mention the resolution of the projector, and this too is an important consideration. The resolution determines the number of pixels used to create the image, and clarity that the image will be reproduced with on a larger screen.  Obviously, the higher the resolution, the larger the image can be reproduced without sacrificing clarity.

Up until recently, the standard resolution for business projectors was 800 by 600 pixels.  But today higher resolutions are becoming far more popular, and less expensive.  A high-resolution projector is generally the best choice for larger presentations, or those where absolute clarity of the images is critical, such as in graphic design or other media related industries.

The most common resolution for new projectors today is probably 1024 by 768 pixels.  This is also sometimes referred to as a UGA resolution, and it will provide a noticeable improvement and clarity over the standard 800x600 pixel projectors.

But you'll also notice that more and more retailers are offering the so called XGA projectors.  An XGA projector uses a resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels, making them an ideal choice for large screen presentations that require a very accurate reproduction of images.

The type of projector you choose (LCD or DLP), and the resolution used will determine the clarity and flexibility of your presentations.  Pay specific attention to these parameters when analyzing business projector reviews in order to get the right projector for your presentation needs.