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

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.

Most include manual or powered zoom and focus, full remote control, enhanced video and data capabilities and increased menu features. $5,000.00 to $8,000.00 Designed for the professional mobile presenter or permanent installations, these SVGA and XGA high lumen projectors range from 1,000 to over 1,600 lumens with weights under 14 lbs. Over $8,000.00 These are usually projectors with either XGA(1024 x 768) or SXGA (1280 x1024) native or true resolution incorporating a minimum of 1,000 lumens of brightness Projector warranties vary from brand to brand. However, they usually have at least one year or more coverage of all parts except the lamp. The lamp will sometimes have a 90 day warranty. Some manufacturers also offer a 24 hour replacement service. In some cases, this may cost extra. Contrast Ratio is the ratio between the whitest and blackest portions of an image. The higher the contrast ratio the greater the ability of a projector to show subtle color details and tolerate extraneous room light.

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