How to Buy a Low End LCD Projector
You're looking into buying an inexpensive LCD projector for your church so you can use PowerPoint slides during the services. If you need a LCD projector and are on a budget, you can find one at a reasonable price if you know where to look. Here's how to buy a low end LCD projector so you can show that presentation.
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Define your needs. Decide how often you'll be using the projector and for what type of screen you'll be projecting on. Also consider the distance you'll be projecting to the wall as well.
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Set a budget. Since you can expect to pay around 1,000 dollars for a budget LCD projector, have a council meeting and explain why the projector is needed. Be sure you indicate that a higher quality LCD projector can cost 2,500 dollars or more.
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Determine the lumen's rating and resolution you can live with. The higher the lumen's rating the brighter the LCD projection will be, and the better the resolution, the longer it will project. Budget projectors are usually short on both lumen's rating and resolution.
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Look at consumer ratings at nextag.com. Here you'll find out how consumers rated LCD projectors as far as reliability and usability are concerned. For instance the InFocus ScreenPlay 5000 projector has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and is budget priced at around 700 dollars.
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Check compatibility with your current system. Make sure your LCD projector has the correct input jacks. Most are compatible with a wide variety of popular configurations, such as USB ports and VGA mini-jacks, check to see if the projector you've selected will work.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure you get a warranty. Electronics are notorious for not working when you get them home, so look for a 1 to 3-year warranty so you're protected.
