--- Forwarded Message from "Dente, Edmund N." <[log in to unmask]> --- >Subject: RE: #8235.1-3 (!) LCD Projector >Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 15:15:23 -0400 >Thread-Topic: #8235.1-3 (!) LCD Projector >Thread-Index: AcZuEqvQyWO7lPJDSmCQBed5Zhu6dAACNEdA >From: "Dente, Edmund N." <[log in to unmask]> >To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum" <[log in to unmask]> 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 =========================================== Edmund N. Dente Director, Language Media Center Ass't Director, Media Services Tufts University Medford, MA 02155 [log in to unmask] 617.627.3036 > -----Original Message----- > From: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of LLTI-Editor > Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 2:02 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: #8235.1-3 (!) LCD Projector > > (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 Anything below that today is out of date (which is why they will appear 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]) > ***********************************************