--- 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 ------------= ------ 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 -----Original Message----- From: LLTI-Editor <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: =E9=E5=ED =F8=E1=E9=F2=E9 05 =E0=F4=F8=E9=EC 2000 14:49 Subject: Re: #5585.3 LCD projector /LCD panels (!) >--- Forwarded Message from Patrick Foster <[log in to unmask]> --- > >>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] > >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