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Date:	Mon, 4 Feb 2002 20:10:36 PST7
From:	Michael Rakijas <mrakijas@oco.net >
Reply-To:	scoug-help@scoug.com
To:	scoug-help <scoug-help@scoug.com >
Subject:	SCOUG-Help: Video Projector

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** Reply to message from Sheridan George on Thu, 31 Jan 2002
23:02:16 PST7

> I need suggestions about which video projector would be the best to buy for both classroom and small
> auditorium/meeting room use.
>
> Ruggedness (it will be moved a lot) and longevity are the most important requirements.
>
> >From what I'm able to understand XVGA at 1000 lumens is the minimum brightness for adequate definition
> and visibility in a lighted room.
>
> A zoom lens would be a definite benefit.
>
> Input will be from computer, camera, VCR/dvd, or (on occasion) a TV tuner.
>
> Many of the other bells and whistles I see on projectors seem to be, at this time, of little benefit.
>
> If I have missed some technical features that are a must to have, kindly explain that also.
>
> Price under $2,500 would be good.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sheridan George

I'm not real familiar with the specific models since I haven't been in the
market myself but I know what our group uses at work. We have a Proxima (X350,
I bet) but I think the real key is the Digital Light Processor (DLP) technology
that it uses. That's a TI technology in which the video signal is used to
control micromirrors. There was an LATimes "How It Works" thingy in a recent
Science Times (within the past two weeks). Bottom line is you get a really
bright, sharp picture. The unit we have has its accent on portability (the unit
is about the size of a classic Franklin planner) and quality. It's got zoom and
takes 15 pin and composite video as input (I'm not sure if it takes S-video).
It certainly does 1024x768 but I can't be certain of 1280 x 1024 (I don't think
so, tho).

A good way to price shop is to find current PCWeek and/or InfoWorld (I can
lend you a couple) and scan to the back. Since they're geared more towards the
corporate IT sort (read: buyers), they have alot of projectors ads. One ad
there has our X350 as $2795, 1100 lumens. It's pretty nice.

Good luck.

-Rocky

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