A few years ago, a lot of people traded in their televisions for a projector screen for a number of reasons we will explain in this blog. Technology and digital savvy customers continue to discover the benefits of projector screens on a daily basis. Not only do these devices offer an exceptional value for your money when it comes to design, functionality and quality images, but they also boost a number of benefits that traditional televisions can’t even come close to. First things first, let’s get into what a projector is.
What is a projector?
A projector is an optical device that “projects” or extends its light outward or beyond itself in order to form an image, video, or display onto a projection screen. It can be used for home entertainment as an HDTV alternative. It blows up a small image to huge proportions on a blank screen so that
If you’re new to the idea of projectors, let’s help you understand the types of projectors and what they do.
Types of projectors
Home Theater projectors
These were introduced around the late 2000s and early 2010s, when HDTV (High Definition Television) started replacing those big TVs called CRT with a square 4:3 ratio. They produce much larger images and the customization of the images is quick and easy. If you’re looking for a theatre-like experience, this should be your option.
Business projectors
They are used in businesses for presentation purposes and they connect to laptops and desktop computers, giving you access to your computer programs. Though they differ in sizes and ratios, what you should know about these is that they are mostly compatible with computers rather than HDTV.
Short Theatre and Short Theatre projectors
Last but not least, Short and long theatre projections, in simple terms, are the distance from the projector to the screen.
The type of projector that creates the best visuals
It’s hard to pinpoint the one feature that is most important to consider when buying a projector, but usually it boils down to image quality. But if we were to give advice on what to look for in a projector to achieve the same best results, is to first figure out what exactly you need it for, look at how big the projected image you’re looking at is, the aspect ratio which refers to the ratio between the height and length of the screen, the brightness, lens zoom, and keystone correction.
Conclusion
If you’re out in the market looking to buy a projector, know what your requirements are or the things that matter to you the most. There are some considerations, of course, but when you consider the “big picture”, the advantage of any projector is the impressive picture quality that it comes with. If you have made up your mind about projectors, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
