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>Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 21:57:01 -0400
>From: Victor Aulestia <[log in to unmask]>
>Organization: University of Maryland, Baltimore County Campus
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum    <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #5019 Portable LCD Projectors
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Take a look at the Philips line. We are very happy with the quality and performance of these machines. After
looking at several projectrs at shoot-outs we settled for the Philips line. Great video, great data
projection.
Regards,
Victor Aulestia, UMBC

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> >From: "Tracy N. Dingess" <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum"    <[log in to unmask]>
> >Subject: Portable LCD Projectors
> >Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 16:17:27 -0400
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>
> Hello Folks!
>
> Is it acceptable to inquire about make, model and cost of equipment on this
> listserv?  If so, read on and please submit to list.  If not, then please,
> discard this message.
>
> I would like user's experience / opinion / responses on their portable LCD
> projectors.  I am collecting data on manufacturers and models in order to
> become better informed before purchasing one or two.
>
> I have a long list of manufacturers features and suggested pricing.  What I
> need is criticism and or praise from users in the field.
>
> We are planning to purchase a couple of LCD projectors to carry from class
> to class and share with other instructors in our building.  We will team the
> projector with a couple of different laptops to project slides, powerpoint
> stuff, video from CD or hard drive, video from the Internet, file serve and
> display from local Intranet server, demonstrate interactive web based
> activities from faculty web design projects, etc.
>
> In your experience, whose product is worth the money in the portable class?
>
> Whose product is worth the money in the ultra portable class?
>
> There are several manufacturers with an ultra portable model in the
> $1,800.00 to $2,200.00 U.S. dollar range.  Who has used one?  Was it
> suitable for the average classroom of 20 something head count?  Our rooms
> are small, approx. 20 feet by 25 feet on the average.  Some are smaller. So
> we don't need to throw the image very far and aren't looking for large wall
> size movie theatre quality projection.  Just something in the small
> chalkboard size or let's say 3' x 4.5' or larger.  We really are cozy,
> cramped together little groups.
>
> In the portable range, I am looking for something for $3,800.00 or less that
> will still have long lamp life and adequate features.
>
> We bought a couple of Proxima DP5800 projectors last year and REALLY like
> them.  They seem to do just about anything without much hassle.  But, we
> can't afford the price of a couple more this year.  That is why I am asking
> about smaller models with less power and not so stellar features.  If I
> could find two worth buying, dependable units for the price of one DP5800,
> our instructors would finally have enough resources to take technology a few
> steps further in the classroom and our budget officer would be very happy
> indeed.
>
> I would be glad to compile responses and submit the list to the group.
>
> Thanks for taking the time to read and respond.
>
> Tracy N. Dingess, Instructor
> Interim-Director: C.A.L.L. Lab, WVU
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