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>Subject: RE: #8235.1-3 (!) LCD Projector
>Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 15:15:23 -0400
>Thread-Topic: #8235.1-3 (!) LCD Projector
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>From: "Dente, Edmund N." <[log in to unmask]>
>To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum"   
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Just a quick emendation to my report on the NEC automatic DLP projectors
I wrote about yesterday.
I said "if you are doing mostly/only data projection" when I recommended
them, but they are even more impressive for video. I had originally
written the data line because I was going to mention wireless
projectors, but decided to forego that and mention the LT30/35 instead. 
Ed

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Edmund N. Dente
Director, Language Media Center
Ass't Director, Media Services
Tufts University           Medford, MA 02155
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> >>
> I have been asked to recommend LCD data projectors.
> What the client wants is something that is extremely portable,
> high lumens for clear projection, and relatively high resolution
> (better than 600x800 if possible).  [portions snipped]
> <<
> 
> Without doing proper research, we bought the InFocus LP 120 recently.
It
> is very small and light, reasonably bright, 1024x768 resolution and
quiet.
> We are happy with it, especially on the portability front.
> 
> <http://infocus.com/Products/Projectors/LP120.aspx>
> 
> weight 1.98 lbs/.9 kg
> native XGA resolution
> Optical zoom lens
> 1000 ANSI lumens
> operates at 36 dB
> 
> I can't say how it compares to other current models.
> 
> Derek
> 
> Derek Roff
> Language Learning Center
> Ortega Hall 129, MSC03-2100
> University of New Mexico
> Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
> 505/277-7368, fax 505/277-3885
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> 
> (2)   from  [log in to unmask]
> 
> There are perhaps hundreds to choose among.
> Make sure you get one with at least 1024 x 768 native resolution.
> Anything below that today is out of date (which is why they will
appear
> so cheap.)
> If you're doing mostly/only data, take a look at the cool new NEC
> automatic projectors:
> LT35:
> To QUOTE:
> NEC LT35 Fully Automatic Projector
> NEC unveiled the LT35, another automatic projector after the LT30. The
> LT35 offers more brightness than the LT30, at 3000 ANSI lumens.
> Featuring DLP Advanced Video Processing, lamp saver technology and
> automatic instant shutdown, the LT35 comes with other features similar
> to the LT30.
> 
> Weighing just about 2 kg (4.4 lbs), the automatic startup/shutdown
> feature enables the projector to be turned on or off from a
power-strip
> or wall-light switch. Direct power off ensures that your lamp survives
a
> blackout.
> 
> One of the good things is that the LT35 is compatible with both
Windows
> and Mac platforms. PC resolutions include VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and
> SXGA+. It provides S-Video and audio inputs as well.
> 
> Features include:
> 
> 
> 3000 ANSI lumens
> 
> XGA 1024x768 native resolution
> 
> World's first automatic projector
> 
> Quick set up and cool down
> 
> Automatic focus and keystone correction"
> 
> Or the NEC LT30:
> To QUOTE:
> "As the world's first automatic projector sporting a footprint smaller
> than a sheet of paper, the LT30 is bright, powerful and packed with
> technological innovations. Special features include automatic focus
for
> instant sharp focus, automatic start-up enables projector to be
powered
> on once connected to an outlet, automatic shut-down enables projector
to
> power off automatically once disconnected from the outlet, without
> affecting lamp life, automatic vertical keystone correction
> SquareShot(tm) technology instantly projects a square image even when
> the projector is set up at a steep offset angle to the screen, and
> AutoSense(tm) intuitively syncs the projector with most computer
signals
> and features one touch image optimization."
> 
> Now back to me - these are beautiful projectors, and auto focus and
auto
> keystone features are cool.
> The LT30 is extremely lightweight and small. And both are so bright
> (2,600 ANSI lumens and 3,000 ANSI lumens and the use of DLP chips)
that
> you could have a small classroom on the face of the sun and still get
an
> image that will dazzle the eyes. (With the DLP technology and that
rated
> brightness, in a small room people might need sunglasses *grin*.)
> 
> In fact, all over campus for our dozens of fixed installations I tell
> our vendors not even to bother to propose LCD projectors. I want them
to
> propose nothing but DLPs.
> 
> Cheers,
> Ed
> 
> 
> ===========================================
> Edmund N. Dente
> Director, Language Media Center
> Ass't Director, Media Services
> Tufts University           Medford, MA 02155
> [log in to unmask]             617.627.3036
> 
> (3)   from  [log in to unmask]
> 
> We just bought three Dell 3400MP projectors... extremely light, great
> carrying case (the whole thing, case and projector seems lighter than
> just a small case).  XGA... really very nice.  About $1100 from Dell.
> Contact me if you want to see the unit or more details.
> 
> Read Gilgen
> 
> 
> 
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