(1) from [log in to unmask] >> 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 Internet: [log in to unmask] (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 Anything below that today is out of date (which is why they will appear so cheap.)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 *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning, and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://consortium.dartmouth.edu). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************