--- Forwarded Message from "David Ben-Nahum" <[log in to unmask]> ---

>From: "David Ben-Nahum" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum"    <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re:      Re: #5585.3 LCD projector /LCD panels (!)
>Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 09:32:43 +0200

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How come no one mentions resolution? We have an old LCD panel, and a few
years ago one of the professors couldn't use it with his laptop because o=
f
the resolution. He was pissed off, and now he is the rector of the
university, so we are in trouble. Not too long ago we bought a projector
that is 800x600 and it works fine. Now we need to buy another one, and bo=
th
me and the Director of Humanities Computing decided to insist on 1024x768=
,
even though lower resolution models are considerably cheaper. Are we righ=
t?

David Ben-Nahum
Director of Language Laboratoies
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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Subject: Re: #5585.3 LCD projector /LCD panels (!)


>--- Forwarded Message from Patrick Foster <[log in to unmask]> ---
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>>Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2000 08:59:36 -0700
>>From: Patrick Foster <[log in to unmask]>
>>Subject: RE:  #5585 LCD projector /LCD panels
>>To: [log in to unmask]
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>We recently acquired a Sharp PG D120U projector that we're very happy wi=
th.
>For cost reasons, we had briefly considered an LCD panel, which would ha=
ve
>required an overhead projector, but after some research, we decided that=
 a
>good projector would provide a better return in the long run. The LCD
>panels' reputation for short life spans was a major factor, as were
>convenience, brightness and sharpness. We plan to have the projector
mounted
>on the ceiling and will use the remote for its operation.  We'll also fe=
ed
a
>VCR into it for film viewing.
>
>The Sharp we bought came from Troxell, 1-800-352-7912, on special at abo=
ut
>$3,000 (retail about $4,500, if I recall). We use it on a Mac. The
>instructors who teach computer methods classes (keyboarding, word
>processing, email, web) in our ESL program love it. I've used it for
>workshops for the faculty with great success.
>
>I can send you a pdf of the manual if you'd like.
>--
>Patrick Foster
>Interim Director
>Modern Languages Learning Center
>Eastern Washington University
>Cheney, Washington 99004