LCD Projectors

LCD projectors are an excellent way to share information from a computer screen with a group or create a home theater in any room. They combine simple connectivity with simple controls so users can spend more time on their presentation or entertainment instead of setup. Projectors come in many sizes and configurations designed to handle business, classroom or home needs. Staples carries a complete selection of these products from well-known manufacturers, including Epson projectors, Hitachi and Dell projectors.

LCD Projectors Maximize The Clarity of an Image
A home theater projector creates an image on the wall using a bright lamp, which means light output is an essential measure of performance. Most projectors produce 2000 lumens or more, and some models designed for large rooms produce up to 8000 lumens. When comparing projectors, consider both the white and color brightness levels. The white level measures plain white light intensity, and the color value measures the projector's output for other color combinations.

The second characteristic that affects image quality is the LCD projector's native resolution. Many products have 800 x 600 to 1280 x 800 resolution, but high-end products have full HD 1920 x 1080 or higher resolutions. Some also support both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios so that you can use them with a variety of input sources. Devices with high contrast ratios, as high as 20,000 to 1 in some cases, ensure differences between bright and dark areas are easy to see. For exceptional color reproduction and accuracy, most DLP projectors can show 16 million or more colors.

LCD Projectors with Easy to Use Display Solutions
Many modern pico projectors offer a range of connectivity options, including HDMI, VGA, composite and component cables. This input variety makes it simple to show the output of almost any device as a projected image. Projectors with audio ports let presenters control the sound output from their presentations, and digital zoom lenses adjust the display size to fit the room. Many products also have pass-through connections that let you add external speakers or a monitor that provides a private view of the screen to the presenter.

Projectors also have a range of projection sizes. Advanced models can show images 30 to 350 inches wide, but most units create a display that's about 100 inches across. Typical LCD projectors have a throw ratio, the distance to the screen divided by image width, of between 1 and 2, so they easily fit in most rooms. You can place projectors with short throws very close to the display. Some require just 12 inches of space.

LCD Projector Special Features
These devices have a broad range of special features designed to meet the needs of almost any user. Overhead projectors are small enough to fit into a laptop bag or briefcase and offer excellent image reproduction capabilities. Ceiling-mounted units are ideal for permanent installations, and wireless models designed for classrooms accept display inputs from multiple devices so students can compare notes. There are even touch-capable projectors that turn tablets or touchscreen laptops into interactive tools.

Sharing presentations, showing movies or providing an interactive classroom experience is simple with an LCD projector. These devices show sharp and bright color images from a broad range of input sources on the wall of almost any room. Explore the many projectors available at Staples and find a display solution for your home, school or business.