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.

Your Application If you are giving a training presentation, you will probably need a brighter projector so the participants can read detail and take notes. A presentation using graphics and/or video will be visually less demanding and can be viewed in a darkened room. Your Screen Sufficient light reflection is provided in most screens on the market, thus making a low brightness projector look good in the right setting. The Number of People The image size increases as the number of people in the room increases. This reduces the brightness of the projector since the light is spread over a larger area. Another important thing to think about when buying a projector is the weight of the unit. If you travel quite a bit, you may want a very light weight unit. If you do not travel and want more features on the projector, you may opt for a heavier model. The Four weight classes of projector are as follows: Ultra-Mobile Ideal for the Traveling presenter. Typically weighing under 8 lbs, these machines provide a great low-weight-to-brightness ratio while maintaining the desired data resolution and video output. On the down side, some of the lightweight projectors sacrifice features such as power zoom, power focus, and remote control capabilities which can weigh the projector down.

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