Choosing a Digital Projector

There are tons of digital projectors available and they are constantly dropping in price. However, when choosing a projector for yourself or your school there are a few practical things you should remember.
When choosing a projector you need to consider under what circumstances will you be presenting slide shows. The strength of a projector's brightness is measured in units called lumens. Projectors range between 650-5000 lumens. The higher the lumens the brighter the projector. Projectors that are less than 1000 lumens may not be great in a room with a lot of ambient light. For a classroom you should consider buying a projector with greater than 1000 lumens. If the projector will be used for larger presentations, for 100 or more people, a projector with greater than 3000 lumens may be needed.
A great accessory to your projector is a wireless mouse. These have dropped considerably in price and allow the educator to face their audience when presenting the slide show. When choosing a wireless mouse choose one that has a long range so that you can walk around when presenting.
Many projectors also come with remotes that help the presenter make adjustments to the slide shows quickly during the presentation without having to fiddle with the projector.
Remember when buying a projector analyze you needs first. You may not need to spend as much as you think or you may need to spend the extra cash to get a projector that suits your needs.
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