Top Projector Models to Use for the Classroom

March 30, 2017

Finding ‘the best projector’ is always a subjective matter, as a projector that is perfect for home cinema isn’t necessarily great for viewing family photos. So the most important step you can take before deciding which projector is right for you is to know what you primarily want to use it for. Certainly if the projector is going to be used inside a classroom, that changes what the key features and functions will be.

For a start, cost is always more of a factor for projectors that are being bought within the education system, so we will focus on projectors that offer good results for good value. They don’t necessarily need to deliver full HD pictures because that’s rarely something that would be useful in a classroom in the same way that it would be at home.

A short-throw lens tends to be preferable as it enables the teacher to have control of the projector near the front of the classroom. The brightness is also something to consider, as most classrooms can be made dark enough for almost any projector to create a clear picture. Classroom projectors will also be used more often than ones at home, so finding a projector with a long lamp life will mean less frequent need for replacements.

Below are some recommendations for the best projectors you can purchase for the classroom:

Epson W29

A mid-range projector in terms of costs, this Epson model offers a lot of quality features that still make it excellent value, not least the WXGA resolution and 3LCD technology to deliver crisp and colorful presentations. It’s also got great connectivity options, allowing for up to four devices to display simultaneously with the teacher having moderation control. That alone makes it well worth spending slightly more than you’d expect for other school projectors with similar visual specs.

Casio EcoLite XJ-V1

This one comes with XGA resolution (ie, not widescreen) which may or may not be a problem depending on the display options in your classrooms. Many are still not able to take advantage of widescreen projectors anyway, so spending the extra money to get one isn’t worthwhile. The Casio EcoLite is a great low budget, low maintenance projector that delivers good brightness, is energy efficient and light enough to be moved around classrooms.

Viewsonic PJD6350

This is a model that offers slightly more advanced visuals, including being 3D Blu Ray ready if your school or college is wanting to take things to the next level. But most importantly, it also delivers great quality picture for presentations with excellent sound, long lamp life and weighs just 4.9 lbs so is very transportable, making it an all-round great choice for a classroom projector.

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Best Projectors for Watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs

March 23, 2017

The NHL playoffs are just around the corner and if you own a pub or restaurant, now is the time to start thinking about your projector. Many sports bars will be overdue for an upgrade – you may have had customers complaining about the image quality or the size of your projection. Or perhaps you are just looking to augment your regular TV screens around the bar with a projector as a new feature to draw in more customers, just in time for the post-season.

Either way, finding the right projector to use is very important, as it will last for many years to come, and is a significant investment to make.
Here are some tips when it comes to choosing the right projector for your business:

It’s all about definition

The main issue with large projectors is the image quality. There have been many advancements made in projector image quality over the past few years. The best type of quality you can receive is 4K, which is something to consider when purchasing. You can also go for HD if 4K is not available.

Brightness

Another issue which affects image quality is the brightness of a projector. A projector that isn’t bright enough in a space that isn’t dark enough will really wash out the image, which you will have seen many times before. Generally, for large projectors (Over 120 inches in diagonal screen size), you’ll need to purchase one that is 4000 lumens or more. This is the unit of measurement that the brightness feature is measured in.

Short throw?

Where are you planning to put your projector? While traditionally, projectors are placed relatively far back in a room, if you don’t have that sort of space to work with, then you will need to look into purchasing a short throw projector. This type of projector can be placed close to the wall while still providing a larger display image.

Lens shift

Lens shift projectors are very handy because they allow you to move an image up or down, left or right, without moving the projector itself. This can save a lot of frustration when you are installing your projector, as adjustments are easily made.

Lamps

The majority of projectors work by using a lamp to illuminate the image on the wall. If you work in a sports bar that will commonly be running games on the big screen every night, then your lamp will eventually burn out. Usually a lamp will last for around two to four thousand hours of use. Make sure to keep a couple of spares on hand at all times to avoid having a lamp burn out during a critical moment of a game!

Our Recommendations

Try out these top of the line projectors for your venue, or have a browse through their smaller counterparts, depending on your venue size, requirements, and budget:

Epson’s Pro L25000U Laser WUXGA 3LCD Projector w/ 4K Enhancement

Barco’s F90-4K13 11,800 lumens, 4K UHD, DLP laser phosphor projector

Panasonic’s PT-RQ13KU 3-Chip DLP™ 4K+ Laser Projector

Sony’s SRXT423 30,000 Lumen 4K SXRD projector

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Top new projector models for 2017

March 16, 2017

If you have decided that 2017 is the year you finally treat yourself to a projector or if you’re looking to upgrade to a newer model and need to know what the best options are, we’re here to help you! We know the things that make for great all-round projectors and there’s plenty of new contenders out there in the market that you need to consider.

Here are the top new projector models for 2017:

Sony VPL-VZ1000ES

Ok, this one is only for the mega-rich (it costs $25k!) but the rest of us can look on and dream. Sony’s new short throw projector comes with an elite price tag but has the looks and the power to back it up. It’s big, heavy, black and sleek, powerful (2,500 lumens, making it $1k per lumen) and was unveiled in January for release in April. From just six inches away it can project a 100 inch image onto a wall in sparkling high definition, so if you can afford it, this is the new, top of the line projector to have for 2017.

Razer Project Ariana

Something completely different, this has been one of the the stars of the CES 2017 convention, a total immersion gaming projector that is designed to add to your gaming experience by projecting the video onto the walls all around your screen. It’s the next step on from their Razer Chroma color immersion system and looks absolutely stunning. Obviously it will only appeal to a certain type of audience, but if you’re a die-hard gamer, this is definitely the future.

Optoma 4K500

Launched at the ISE Exhibition in Amsterdam in February, Optoma’s newest addition to its line-up is the 4K500, its first 4K projector. It has four million mirrors to deliver precise, sharp images of eight million pixels, with each mirror apparently capable of switching over 9,000 times a second. The 4K500 has a single-chip DLP design that avoids alignment issues to deliver extreme precision with no ghosting, so this looks like one to watch for in 2017.

Panasonic PT-RZ31K

Another big announcement at ISE was Panasonic’s replacement for its hugely popular high brightness projector PT-DZ21K. The PT-RZ31K projects a brightness of 31,000 lumens with a 3 Chip DLP display and what they describe as ‘best in class’ 90% brightness uniformity. Generally aimed at large venues, these projectors are known as reliable and exceptionally high performers, so the release of the PT-RZ31K will be hotly anticipated.

These are our tips for the best new projector models for 2017, but if you’re looking for a replacement lamp for your existing projector, MyProjectorLamps.com has you covered. Shop with us today and save on top quality lamps!

Top 5 projectors for viewing home movies

March 13, 2017

In an age where digital technology is taking us further and further away from our roots, it’s no surprise to see more and more people reaching back for a more authentic experience. That’s why record players and vinyls are flying off shelves, as people look for a physical connection with their entertainment. That kind of experience is what drives people to the world of projection to watch their home movies, rather than watching them on a laptop or the TV.

If you’ve ever seen footage of a cinema projector, with flickering lights sending the picture up onto the big screen, you’ll know the appeal of having your own projector, and what makes The Avengers look good should also make your own home movies look good. The advantages of projecting these memories up onto your big screen are fairly self-explanatory, especially for sharing them with lots of friends and family.

There’s a lot of projectors to choose from when it comes to screening home movies, but we’ve narrowed them down to the best five options to give you a great picture and the kind of authentic experience you’re looking for.

Here are the top five projectors for viewing home movies:

1 – Sony VPL-VW520ES

If your budget is basically ‘go for it’, then this is the one for you. Sony’s projector is 4K native, which might not be exactly essential for your footage of childhood holidays, but sets you up nicely for big budget movies. The picture is almost beyond comparison for everything, which is important, the projector is well-built and looks stylish making it an all-round behemoth.

2 – BenQ W30000

Much (much) cheaper, this BenQ model is a great option for someone looking for good quality at a more affordable rate. It’s easy to set up, delivers an excellent picture for whatever kind of footage you’re screening, and increases the quality of your home movies to a reasonable extent. This one is ideal as a first step into the projector market.

3 – Optoma HD28DSE

Another budget model that delivers more than you might expect, this Optoma projector has its flaws (especially the internal speakers, which are not great) but it has the kind of image quality that will shine whether you’re watching a Hollywood classic or your own attempts at cinema verite.

4 – Epson Home Cinema 1060

This projector brings excellent image quality with enough brightness to stop your home movies from being washed out by ambient light in the room. This makes it a great option for people who don’t have any plans to try and set up a special screening cinema in their house.

5 – Philips Screeneo 2.0

Much cheaper than the rest of the projectors we’ve mentioned so far, the Philips offers something completely different. It’s portable, so it’s small and lightweight, making it the kind of product you could take with you to share your home movies with friends or family at their homes. It also offers a decent picture quality and clear sound.

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VIEWSONIC PJD5555W Projector Review

March 6, 2017

Sometimes great things come in small packages, and the Viewsonic PJD5555W projector is no exception to that rule. It’s very much aimed at customers who are looking for a really solid projector that doesn’t cost a lot and delivers good quality picture and illumination.

If there’s a league table of projectors, the PJD5555W sits comfortably up near the top of the middle of the pack, lacking some of the finesse and features of the more expensive options, but it does come with surprising extras like the ability to project 3D content. That kind of touch makes it a really appealing mid-range projector.

Viewsonic PJD5555W: Pros

Affordability – For everything else that follows in this section, you’d expect to pay upwards of $600, but the PJD5555W comes in at less than that and still delivers good quality, so keep that in mind.

Size & Weight – Designed to be portable, the PJD5555W is suitably compact and weighs just 4.63 lbs, so you can easily move it around within a home or office. It doesn’t come with a carrying bag for longer journeys, but for that price (remember what we said above) that’s hardly a deal-breaker.

Brightness – The main selling-point for the PJD5555W is its brightness in relation to its cost, and it absolutely delivers on that point. At 3,300 lumens, it’s more than bright enough for a model of this size and is certainly brighter than many of the other projectors competing against it at this level. It also has an impressive lifespan for its lamps.

3D – The PJD5555W is a DLP projector and can be used to project in 3D using the DLP-Link system, which is a huge advantage over some of its competitors and even some more expensive options. You’ll need to buy DLP-Link glasses to view it, but that’s still a small price to pay if you’re after a more immersive experience.

Sound & Picture – We’ll mention picture again in the Cons section, but the important thing to point out here is that the picture quality is fine. It’s not crystal clear, but in most normal circumstances, this projector will do you just fine. Its speakers are not spectacular, but they will do the trick in most circumstances.

Viewsonic PJD5555W: Cons

Video Quality – Here’s where the low cost starts have an effect. You might be able to watch in 3D, but would you be using this projector for a top quality 3D movie and expect the same sharpness of a quality TV? Well, hopefully not, because while it’s acceptable, there are some rainbow features visible at times, and the color balance and brightness leave little to be desired.

Presentation Quality – It also falls down a little when compared to more expensive alternatives on how well it displays text and images when used for presentations. It’s not terrible, but there are sometimes minor resolution issues.

Conclusion

The PJD5555W is an excellent projector for the price you’ll pay for it. It’s light, portable and comes with most of the features you might need, including the option of 3D if you need it. It has good brightness levels, it’s easy to focus and has a decent image quality too. For an impressive all-round package at an excellent price, it’s hard to beat.

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