Discover Your Ideal Digital Video Projector

Since I was a child, I always dreamed of the day when I can have a home cinema projector set up in my home. I wanted to have the biggest home theater screen possible, then I realized that there is more to buying a home theater projector than just screen size. So I would have to say that the first thing to consider when your looking for the best home theater projector for the money is how and where you will be using it.

Using Projector for Movies and TV:

Regular large screen flat-panel TVs are nice, but sometimes they just aren't enough for those with a high quality big picture appetite. HDTV home theater projectors give you an engaging viewing experience by projecting wide-screen video in high definition directly on a wall or on a HDTV projector screen. If you intend to watch high-definition television programs via your cable television or satellite service provider, a HD home theater projector will work and look great. There are many manufacturers who now offer 1080p HD projectors that will suit your home theater needs. Some of the better known makers are BenQ, InFocus, Panasonic, Sharp, Optoma, Mitsubishi, Proxima, and NEC.

Using Projector for Work and Presentations:

If you're a professional who needs a visual aid for presentations and lectures, then multi media projectors will be ideal. Most projectors have inputs for laptop computers, SDTV, HDTV, DVD/Blu Ray players and/or VCRs. These type of projectors can reproduce audio, various video formats, and presentations based on text and images. Unlike home theatre projectors, multi media projectors are smaller and more practical for easy carrying. There are quite a few that also include a carrying case to prevent damage and ease transport. They also have a remote control and a built-in laser pointer, this allows you to have more flexibility and the freedom to move about. If you intend to use a multi media projector to watch movies, make sure it's adaptable to home theater systems.

The Various Projection Technologies

To project light and colors to make clear and visible images, projectors use either LCD technology (liquid crystal display) or DLP (digital light processing).

A LCD Video Projector displays presentations that are dynamic and crisp. LCD video projectors passes light through three small LCD panels, creating radiant images and are ideal for rooms with soft lighting.

A DLP Video Projector use a single digital chip that makes them weigh less than LCD video projectors. These devices offer invigorating video performance, high contrast ratios, and reduced breakdown in pixels. This is what make DLP technology perfect for home theater setups.

These are just a few of the things to take into consideration when you are trying to decide what type of projector to get. If you want the biggest screen possible for your home cinema, a DLP home theater projector would work best. If your intent is to use it for business meetings and presentations, then a LCD multimedia projector would be fitting. However, a dlp multimedia projector is also an option. I hope this will help you make a more informed judgment.