Resolution can be defined as the number of pixels used by the projector to create an image. The higher the resolution, the better sharpness and clarity of the picture on the screen. Usually quoted in two numbers, (1024 x 768) The first number represents the number of pixels across the screen. The second number represents the number of pixels from top to bottom. The different types of resolutions are as follows: Resolution Pixels Comments VGA 640 x 480 The lowest resolution and the least expensive. SVGA 800 x 600 Many laptops are SVGA resolution, thus making SVGA a popular choice. XGA 1024 x 768 With new products coming out in XGA, this resolution is the second most popular. XGA projectors tend to be more expensive than SVGA projector but prices are dropping due to the increased use of XGA laptop computers. SXGA 1280 x 1024 SXGA products are geared towards high-end personal computers and low end workstations. They are often used in situations where acute resolution of small details is needed. UXGA 1600 x 1200 UXGA is aimed at workstation applications with very high resolution. There are not very many products that have UXGA native resolution.

The current benchmark in portability is the It''s a tiny box, just 7 by 9 by 2 inches, and it weighs a mere three pounds. With an ultralight laptop like the you can be all set for that presentation for less than the weight, until very recently, of a projector alone. You''ll even have some extra space in your briefcase. 1,000 LUMENS. The remarkable thing about the LP 130 is you give up very little to gain ultra-portability. The projector is based on the Instruments digital light processing system and puts out a very impressive 1,000 lumens. In plain English, that means it projects an image bright enough to be seen comfortably in a normally lit conference room. It can handle resolutions up to 1,024 x 768 pixels and features a zoom lens, which allows you to control the image size from a fixed projector location. In addition to computer input, the LP 130 can handle television inputs and two flavors of high-definition TV (720p and 1080i). One thing that''s not miniature about the LP 130: Its $4,650 price. In the projector business, small and light still translate into expensive. One cautionary note about any projector: Always allow the unit to cool completely before packing it up, and treat it at least as gently as you would a laptop. specifies the lamp life as 2,000 hours of use, but that can be shortened

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