Furthermore, contrary to what you might expect from LCD, there was no problem getting a satisfying black level out of the looked truly black and white. You can watch this projector for hours without ever getting that "gee I wish it had just a bit more snap" feeling. with its DLP engine had a touch better contrast, but the Mits was a very close second. Those who think that LCD can''t produce excellent blacks haven''t seen the X300. Even though black level was very good, shadow detail is still a weakness with LCDs. The Davis was the stronger performer here. All three of the LCD products reviewed here could use a boost in shadow detail. The displayed a noticeable array of scaling and NTSC motion artifacts in straight composite and S-video. However, the worked beautifully to stabilize the picture and remove most of the motion artifacts. As a 10% incremental investment, we would not consider watching NTSC source material on the There is another accessory option that works well with the Basically, this is a filter that fits over the projection lens. It has the ability to virtually eliminate pixel structure and other hard edges in a digital image. It smooths out the image and makes it look much more film-like. The effect on the is truly exciting.

Mobile Generally a step up from the Ultra-Mobile class in brightness and features, these projectors are designed for presenters on the move. This class is great for small-to-medium sized presentation environments. These units are typically 8 to 13 lbs. Conference The Conference class projector is designed for either permanent or portable applications. Work station connectivity and control system interface is available for most of these projectors. The typical weight is 13 to 30 lbs. Projectors are designed for the professional environment. Applications would include large classrooms, conference/training facilities, engineering and design, and religious venues. The typical weight for these projectors is over 30 lbs. Under $3,000.00 In this price range, you find mostly SVGA projectors that offer under 500 lumens of brightness and may or may not include zoom lenses and other accessories such as cables, cases and remote controls. These machines usually make great projectors for small training or classrooms where control of light is offered. $3,000.00 to $5,000.00 A step up in class, these projectors are typically SVGA ranging from 550 to 800 lumens.

Brightness is measured in lumens. The lumens can range anywhere from 300 lumens to 3300 lumens, with 3300 being the brightest. Lumen Range Comments 300 - 500 lumens These will usually be the least expensive projectors. Also, the low light output may require your presentations to be made in a dark or dimly lit room. 500 - 1000 lumens Projectors in this range are geared toward normal business conference room and classroom use. You may have to reduce lighting a little, but a totally dark or dimly lit room is not necessary. 1000 - 1500 lumens Aimed at large conference rooms and classrooms, these machines project a bright image even with lights on. 1500 - lumens and up These projectors are used for nightclubs, concert halls, auditoriums, churches and other large venues. With this information in mind, there are some things to consider when choosing your brightness. the Light in the Room No matter the brightness of your projector is, a dark room will always provide the best image. However, many situations require some light for note taking and communication. If a room''s lighting cannot be controlled, a bright projector will be needed.

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