How to select the right projector for your event?

Please feel free call us for assistance in selecting the right projector for your presentation or event!

Here is some basic helpful information to help you understand the terms and differences in the projector models available.

LCD & DLP: LCD means "Liquid Crystal Display" and DLP mean "Digital Light Processing". These are different technologies that allow the projectors to project the computer image or video program. While experts in the industry debate the benefits of the two technologies in our opinion the LCD or DLP method of producing the image is not a critical factor in most general applications. The resolution which dictates the sharpness of the projected images (SXGA, XGA or SVGA) and the brightness (lumens) of the projector are the most important factors in selecting the right projector for a specific application.

Resolution: Resolution refers to the number of pixels (Picture Elements) used to assemble the image on the screen. The more pixels, the sharper the image. We strongly recommend XGA resolution projectors for all computer based presentations such as PowerPoint®, Excel, or presentations containing a lot of text or detailed images and drawings. XGA provides 1024 pixels wide X 768 high.

The budget minded SVGA projectors that are often advertised by other firms for sale or rent provide only 800 X 600 pixels to construct the image often making the projection look "grainy" or pixelated. Often times the fine detail of images and small type is difficult or impossible to view with the SVGA models.

All professional projectors offered by AV Chicago have XGA or better native resolution*.

Lumens: We believe the brightness or lumens rating is usually the most important factor in selecting the right projector for your event. The appropriate brightness level will be determined by the size of the screen or projection surface, the size of your audience, and the lighting and ambient light of the room. Typically for small groups of 20 or fewer people one of our smaller projectors in the 1300 to 2000 lumen range will be appropriate. For larger audiences consider the 2000 - 3200 lumen models. For large groups, large screens, or high light conditions consider our brighter models. For very large venues ask us about the super high power projector options that we have available.

*The Movietime projector with built-in DVD player available from AV Chicago features a special 480p video format resolution as it is intended for video use only. The Movietime projector is not considered a professional projector and is not recommended for computer based presentations as clearly noted on the AV Chicago Projector Webpage and AV Chicago Movietime Webpage.

Why order your projector rentals from AV Chicago?

• Great Equipment, Great Service, & Great Rates!
  
  
• Reasonable delivery and pickup rates to Chicago and all suburbs.
  
  
• Our well maintained projectors are stocked locally and thoroughly tested after each rental with emergency backups available at a moments notice.
  
  
• All cables are included to connect the projector to a computer, VCR, DVD player, or other video playback device.
  
  
• AV Chicago also offers laptops, wireless mice, laser pointers, VCR & DVD players, sound equipment, and a wide variety of presentation accessories to further enhance your presentation or event.
  
  
• All projectors are PC & Mac compatible for Powerpoint® and all other computer based presentations.
  
  
• A 25' or 50' black electrical extension cable with triple outlets is available at no charge with all orders allowing for a convenient power connection for the projector and the laptop computer.
  
  
• AV Chicago often supports the out of state projector ship-in companies when their shipments don't arrive as expected, or when a problem arises with the shipped-in equipment. Avoid the hassle with a guaranteed local on time delivery and local service from AV Chicago!
  
  
• Emergency After Hours Assistance for AV Chicago Clients is Available.
  
  
• AV Chicago will meet or beat any verifiable quotation from a competitor on all desktop projector models!

 

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