The abundance of digital projectors available in the market today can put any buyer into confusion as to which one should they be buying and which ones should be given a pass. However, if the buyer does not make his purchases randomly and follows a few guidelines, then it can definitely help the buyer choose the right kind of projector depending on his home cinema needs. They are quite simple, and help making the choice easier.

Brightness

The brightness of projector output is measured in lumens. Home cinema projectors generally have a range between 1000 and 2500 lumens. To figure out what brightness he needs, the buyer first has to earmark a dedicated home cinema space. The brightness of the projector depends on how well lit the room is. A room where natural and artificial light can be controlled for a movie-theatre atmosphere does not need a projector that is too bright, while a room that has plenty of natural or artificial light needs a brighter projector. A room where all the ambient lights can be cut off needs a projector of 1000 lumen capacity, while a room that has bright ambient light needs one of 2500 lumens.

Resolution

The term ‘resolution’ refers to the number of pixels that the projector needs to create an image. The greater the number of pixels it uses, the higher would be the resolution of the projector. The buyer has to keep in mind that the higher the resolution of the projector, the more it will cost him. The most common resolution formats available today include:

– 1280×720: This resolution displays DVD and Blu-Ray-quality images with good clarity and sharpness. It is also the most inexpensive option available today in the market.

– 1280×768: This displays both DVD as well as computer resolutions, and is an ideal choice for a projector that may be used for internet surfing, presentations or any other data that is transmitted off a computer.

– 1920×1080: This is the High Definition (HDTV) format and delivers the sharpest,

most clear images among the projectors available in today’s market. It is the ideal choice for someone who does not want their projector resolution outdated in a few years. However, the format is also the most expensive choice as of today.

Other Criteria

Among the other factors to consider before deciding on a projector are these: where will the projector be installed? Are there any constraints? E.g. Room too big, or room too small? A larger and spacious room may require a projector with a zoom lens, so that it can deliver the image from different distances. Smaller zoom lenses will suffice for a room which is smaller, and have a fixed spot for the projector.

The buyer also needs to consider the size of the screen. This depends on the choice of room, the mount of space available in the room, the type of projector he is willing to buy, and the ‘throw’ distance (i.e, the distance between the projector and the image.) If you are unsure about any aspect of buying a projector then there a simple internet search will bring up a list of specialist digital projector installers who will be happy to assist you.

Edward Kendricks writes for CTS (www.cts-networks.co.uk), a specialist UK digital projector installer.

Edward Kendricks writes for CTS (http://www.cts-networks.co.uk), a specialist UK digital projector installer.

Author Bio: Edward Kendricks writes for CTS (www.cts-networks.co.uk), a specialist UK digital projector installer.

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