QUESTION: What is the difference between a Data Projector and a Multimedia Projector?

ANSWER: They are two names for the same product. You will also often see them referred to as LCD Projectors although, not all projectors use LCD technology.

QUESTION: Where do I start as there are so many different products on the market?

ANSWER: Go through the questionnaire below and this should focus you on what your needs are and what is important to you. Of course if you prefer give us a call and we will talk you through it.

Mobility

If yes,

A. How often?

2. How often will the largest (most challenging) environments be used?

If say you only give a presentation once a year to an audience of 200 plus and the usual size is less than 50 you would probably be better off hiring from us on the one occasion you need a higher spec machine as, the cost of the projector would be far more than a once a year hire fee. In our printed catalogue you will see that we have used symbols to indicate the maximum number of people we recommend for each projector. If you want further guidance please give us a call or use the contact button at the top or bottom of this page.

5. How important are the "Lumens"

.The indications are that by the year 2001- 61% of projectors sold will be over 1,000 lumens. In 1999 41% were over 1000 lumens. The big change is the sub 600 lumens market. The simple reason for this being that prices have tumbled and lumens have increased. Therefore companies can afford better equipment and there are very few products left in the under 600 range. As ever what other people do is not paramount. The performance imperatives are that what you buy will do the job that you need it to do and that those needs are not likely to change in the near future. Many firms are still using their VGA projectors and are happy with them.

6 How important is "ease of use" - some projectors are just plain easier to get up and running.  Most these days have "Plug and Play" capability in that they automatically set the projector up to match the signal source. However there can be a need to adjust sometimes  and this is when auto adjust features on the remote control come into their own.

7. Will several presenters use the equipment from different computers in the same presentation?

Here the warrantee offered is key as many have two year "return to base" warrantees. However if you wish we can supply a "Loaner" warrantee for up to 3 years for a modest extra fee. With our prices you will probably find that you can have this included in still be cheaper than other suppliers

10. For medium or large rooms, you need to fill the room with the sound. Will you need external speakers? or to have your presentation tap into the room’s PA system? If you need speakers we can help. Visit our Accessories Page.

For larger rooms InFocus who are the Worldwide number one manufacturer have come up with software which enables their projectors to be controlled via the network or company Intranet. i.e The projector in a conference room can be turned on and off automatically and if there are a number of conference rooms throughout the UK you can link to video conferencing and control several presentations all over the UK at the same time from a home ISDN line via the Company Intranet.