May 31st, 2010
Raining on your parade? Maybe you should have rented a projector from Projector123.com. For fun that transitions from outside to inside (and back outside again), click here.
May 28th, 2010
Nowadays, “thinking outside the box” isn’t just a novel idea – it’s a necessity. We are being called to discover better, healthier, more efficient ways to conduct business and radical ideas are garnering more and more interest. (After all, necessity is the mother of invention!)
Did you know that on average, we spend approximately 90% (ninety percent) of our time indoors?
Did you also know that sunlight is necessary for good health, as it provides us with vitamin D, a stronger immune system, and helps our prevent bacteria, viruses, and infections?
What if we were to start a radical revolution and begin to move our business outdoors?
Certainly, some business tasks require privacy for reasons of confidentiality. And there’s the practicality of being able to use machinery or technology outdoors.
But doesn’t it seem as though at least part of our daily business routines could be performed outdoors?
Imagine how much more efficiently your employees could work if they were granted just a few minutes of sunlight and a break from the monochromatic visuals inside a cubicle or office.
What kinds of business activities could effectively be performed outdoors? Could certain meetings become even more useful if held outside?
Surely you must have noticed that when you’re stuck and unable to solve a problem, taking a break from it or going for a walk seems to provide you with exactly the insight you need to invent the perfect solution.
Did you know you can use a rental projector outdoors? High-lumen rental projectors from Projector123.com can be used effectively in the brightest of settings — even in sunlight. Click here to access the Projector123.com website or call us to speak with one of our qualified customer representatives to find out which kind of rental projector is best suited to your specific event.
May 26th, 2010
Traveling on business to sweltering locations this summer? Here are some simple, effective tips to beat the heat and keep your cool.
1. Get misty-eyed
Pack a personal atomizer to keep your skin cool and hydrated. Misting a light layer of water on your skin has an instant cooling effect. Be sure to empty it (or pack it empty) before you head through security, and you can fill it from a water fountain or bottled water once you get through beyond security. An atomizer can be as simple as a small plastic spray bottle purchased at a drug store, or as fancy as a stainless steel atomizer from a specialty shop – the choice is yours!
2. Dress in layers
This enables you to add or subtract layers as the environmental temperature changes, ensuring that you stay fresh and comfortable. We all know it can get quite stuffy on the airplane during boarding! As an added tip, avoid linen or linen blends that tend to wrinkle beyond recognition, since you’ll be sitting in small spaces during your travels. You’ll never feel like the king of legroom on an airplane, even if you fly first class!
3. Just say “ship it”
Avoid schlepping extra luggage or bags – instead, ship what you can and let your baggage meet you at your destination. United Airlines even offers luggage shipping at prices that aren’t too far beyond the “extra bag” fees charged by most airlines. Remember, there’s no need to drag your rental projector around when Projector123.com can ship it directly to your final destination (with return freight included).
4. Expect crowds
Kids are out of school and family vacations will soon be underway, so prepare for crowds, expect first-time travelers and give yourself ample time to get through security. And above all else, remember that patience is a virtue!
5. Pack your sunscreen
Even if you expect to be stuck indoors in meetings during the whole trip, pack your sunscreen just in case. You never know when you might be surprised with an extra day, free time, or a lunch outdoors and there’s no reason to pay $12 for hotel sunscreen if you don’t have to.
Got a great tip for summer business travel? Post a comment here and share it with us. Click here to reserve your rental projector so you don’t have to carry any extra baggage.
May 24th, 2010
If you’re responsible for coordinating a summer camp or activities for groups of kids this year, here’s an interesting idea you may not have considered.
Why not rent a DVD projector for a couple of days? The cost is more affordable than you might think, and just take a look at all the ways you could use a rental projector for a summer camp or kids’ activity program:
1. Host a film festival featuring family favorites such as “The Goonies,” “Escape from Witch Mountain” or “Bedtime Stories.” Or you can rent new releases from Netflix – either way, with the cost of the projector and the movie rental, it’s still far less expensive than taking a big group of kids to the movie theater.
2. Teach the children how to use digital cameras, allow them to explore, and showcase a slide show of their best shots at the end of the day.
3. Create a gaming tournament – an LCD projector can easily hook up to your Wii, XBOX 360, or other gaming system.
4. Let the kids create skits, make props and act them out, then film them and display the video with the projector. Or have the counselors act them out and let the kids film. Or use a game show theme. Whichever way you choose, it’s sure to be hilarious!
5. Film a field trip, excursion or outdoor field day and project the video on the next day.
Plus, with a rental from Projector123.com, you’re not limited to just one of these activities – a one-day rental actually lasts for two days, so you can choose multiple activities from this list, or invent your own! And Projector123.com will ship your rental projector to any location you specify, so there’s no worries about inconvenient pick up or drop off – we take the hassle out of renting a projector.
Click here to reserve an LCD projector rental from Projector123.com today.
May 21st, 2010
Thanks for joining us for the final installment of our three-part series on building powerful presentations. In this segment, we’ll show you how to polish your speech for maximum professionalism and efficacy.
1. To thine own self be true
Perhaps Shakespeare said it best, and his wisdom still rings true after all these years. If it’s one thing an audience can spot a mile away, it’s a phony. Be authentically you and you will win your audience over every time – even if the “real you” isn’t witty, funny, or outgoing. Being yourself means incorporating humor that suits YOU, using a delivery style that fits your personality, and presenting information that you personally believe in. Additionally, when you are being yourself, you will find that presenting becomes easier and more natural, since trying to be anything else can only serve to increase your nervousness. Go for it!
2. Effective use of humor
As mentioned in the prior paragraph, you’ve got to work with what you’ve got. If you’re not a funny guy, don’t feel as though you need to pepper your presentation with jokes and humor, if merely one powerful joke — that you can tell masterfully — would suffice. If you have a wry, or dry sense of humor, work that angle. If sarcasm is your thing, use it – but be sure people know when you’re being ironic or sarcastic (you’d be surprised). If you’re a funny person, don’t over-do the humor; make sure you only apply humor when it’s relevant to the material (or during a segue – see our recent post on mastering the segue), and don’t let the humor upstage the material itself and the takeaway. Humor should enhance your talk and engage your audience.
3. Breathe
It’s so simple, yet so powerful. Take several deep breaths while working on creating and polishing your presentation – it will keep your head clear and ensure a true focus. Practice deep breathing just before you stand up to present, to relax your body, sharpen your focus and calm your nerves. Remember to breathe during your talk, and if should you stumble, lose your place or otherwise become flustered, remember to take a moment to breathe before you proceed.
We hope you’ve enjoyed this series on building powerful presentations. Got killer tips of your own? Post a comment here and share them with us! Or click here to rent a projector from Projector123.com.
May 19th, 2010
Welcome back! In this segment, we’ll explore some specific tips for keeping your presentation interesting and impactful. Follow these tips and you’re sure to keep your audience riveted and engaged.
1. Know when to hold ‘em
It is positively baffling how many speakers and presenters don’t know how to simply and effectively use audiovisuals. Used properly, these tools can enhance a presentation, drive home key points, and keep the focus where it belongs: on the speaker. Anything else becomes a distraction that leads to boredom. Look around – there are plenty of articles here on this blog that demystify the proper use of rental projectors and audiovisual support. Read up on the subject matter and you can master this quickly and easily!
 2. Meat and potatoes
Be sure to structure your presentation so that it has plenty of meat (valuable subject matter, new information, useful tips, etc.) as well as potatoes (such as supporting explanations, demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and exercises or material designed to reinforce the key points). A presentation that’s “all-meat” often gives too much new material without allowing for integration, which may result in a much lower retention of the information by the audience. Similarly, an “all-potato” presentation lets the participant walk away feeling as though they learned nothing new or useful. As a presenter, it’s up to you to strike a balance.
3. The Takeaway
Here on this blog, you can find entire articles that explain how to master the takeaway, which refers to the key point or points you want your audience members to remember (and possibly take action on) long after your talk is complete and you take a bow. Speakers who master the art of the takeaway are the ones who tend to have the most lasting impact on their audiences – sometimes for years to come.
Come back next time for our final installment in this three-part series, where we’ll explore additional tips for the putting those finishing touches on a well-developed and polished presentation. Meanwhile, you can rent a projector from Projector123.com by clicking here.
May 17th, 2010
In this three-part series, we’ll explore the finer points of crafting a powerful presentation. During part one, we cover the basics – but don’t be fooled by the simplicity of these tips! All the best presentations have these characteristics in common.
1. Less is more.
Let’s face it – we live in the age of Twitter communication, where anything longer than a sentence starts to lose our interest. We’re constantly being bombarded with information at every turn, so it pays to keep things brief. Sound bites rule! Of course you’ll want to have supporting information to back up any bold declarations you make, but there is something to be said for brevity. Don’t be afraid to end early…nail this presentation and you just might get invited back to speak in more detail on your chosen topic!
2. Keep it relevant.
The lecture format is passé. Keep the mood fresh and engaging, invite questions and audience participation, and if you have a longer presentation, incorporate an activity or exercise that gets people involved while driving home a key point. Use current references and analogies, don’t be afraid to weave in pop culture references if you can make it relate to your key point (assuming this is a match for your audience).
3. Be enthusiastic.
Odds are, you can fondly remember a teacher from your grade school days and you may remember things that he or she taught you – even if you didn’t particularly like the subject itself! Likeable people keep us interested and engaged, and enthusiasm is contagious. Bring your own passion into your presentation and your audience will sit up and take notice — even if the very same material would have bored them on paper.
Be sure to stop back by for the next installment, when we’ll explore some specific tips for keeping your presentation interesting and impactful. In the meantime, if you’re ready to rent an LCD projector for your talk, click here to get started.
May 14th, 2010
This excellent article highlights some of the main benefits of using a rental projector. The author is from the UK and therefore recommends a UK projector rental company — if you need to rent a projector in the U.S., remember that Projector123.com is your #1 source for LCD rental projectors.
Overhead Projector for Hire – High Quality Projectors For Your Events
Overhead projector hire companies specialise in providing high quality projectors for conferences, training seminars, exhibitions, and presentations, small to large meetings, movies screenings, VJ nightclubs, events and a whole lot more. These companies can have all the equipments delivered instantly on orders, and picked up again whenever you wish. They are backed by an experienced team, who can help you choose the right items and details on how to make great savings. You can either get a quote or discuss your needs with a member of their expert sales team and hire online for all your needs. You can also compare sample prices for rates and equipment needs, as they are different for different types of events.
1. You can take advantage of some of the best quality overhead projector hire products, when brightness, clarity and image quality are of importance for your high-powered business applications. Many companies can provide what really counts for your business with varying terms and rental rates as well as fast delivery. You can hire from a minimum of one month through to a year and beyond.
2. These projectors offer bright, clear projection for dynamic presentations in the office or on the road as well as flexible placement in the smallest of meeting rooms. They are quite cost effective and can really help you create an amazing atmosphere for your event. Hiring is always the best option as purchasing and acquiring these products might cost you a fortune and would depreciate in value as well.
3. Overhead projector hire equipments are great for clear, crisp text and flicker-free, moving images and ensure that the images remain clearly visible in bright light and large venues. They can be operated from the control panel and remote control handset and the special coating prevents ghosting and flare producing some incredible results for you.
4. These highly sophisticated stylish items are quite suitable for all sorts of businesses and can provide enhanced functionality and flexibility of placement. They would provide a calm atmosphere and great visual entertainment for clients and are usually available in massive range to suit your budgets.
5. You can either choose small or large conference projectors, full HD and specialist projectors, and home cinema projectors according to your own specific requirements. These items would change the entire look of your home or venue which would affect the future of your business.
Many overhead projector hire companies make sure that all your enquiries would be handled by experienced staff and that you get a professional response from them. Your event needs to be perfect in every way and these professionals can really help you with that. These companies are quite helpful on giving you useful information about planning and providing all the elements you could need for your event. They would ensure that the right decisions are made to fit your circumstances and the equipments meet all current safety regulations, making your event, unique as well as efficiently equipped to be a success.
Visit TSNN.co.uk to place a quick quote for Overhead Projector Hire for conference, meeting and other events from display boards suppliers. TSNN.co.uk is the largest UK conference and event website and by submitting a quick quote, your requirements will be sent to multiple suppliers so that you can find various items including exhibition stands and display boards.
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May 12th, 2010
Looking for a way to beat the heat this summer? It’s not too early to start thinking about backyard movie nights. With weekend projector rental rates starting at just $99 and a free trial offer from Netflix, this summer promises to be easy, cool and fun-filled.
 Planning a Back Yard Movie Night
It’s easy to plan a backyard movie night — just rent a projector from Projector123.com, request some movies through your Netflix membership or pick up a flick on your way home from work, throw out some oversized pillows or lawn chairs, pop some popcorn and let the fun begin! As the sun goes down and the temperature cools off a bit, you’ll love being outside in the fresh air with an outdoor movie night.
Netflix is easy to use because you won’t have to worry about missing “all the good ones” at the movie rental store — you can browse and select movies online 24/7, place movies into your queue so there’s always something good to watch, and even pre-reserve your copy of the newest releases. Best of all, when you drop your rental projector into the FedEx box for return to Projector123.com, you just drop your Netflix rentals into a mailbox and your next movie will be en route to your home.
Taking Movie Nights to the Next Level
Instead of keeping the fun all to yourself, why not gather a few neighbors and share the fun? Find 3 other families who want to play and you can rotate the location of movie night from house to house. That way, each family gets a month’s worth of weekend fun for just the cost of the $99 projector rental.
You might even consider picking a different theme each week, and preparing snacks to fit that theme. For example, “Western movie night” can feature favorite western flicks, complete with an outdoor cookout.
However you decide to spend the summer, remember to include Projector123.com for all your rental projector needs. Click here to learn more or to get started. Click here to check out the Netflix free trial offer.
May 10th, 2010
Sure, you already know that Projector123.com is the place to go when you need a rental projector for professional reasons…but what about your off days? Cut loose with the family or create a block party this Day weekend with a rental projector from Projector123.com.
We know you work hard, and we know how much you value your time away from work – especially those 3-day weekends. That’s why we’ve got a whole slew of ideas you’re just gonna love for Memorial Day weekend (or any weekend!) Projector rentals for consumer use start at just $99 per weekend, and here are some of our customers’ favorite ways to use a rental projector:
1. Family movie night
Take a trip down memory lane and watch your favorite family home movies projected to larger than life format. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll feel a surge of nostalgia as you relive the most cherished family memories.
2. Video gaming tournament / Wii challenge
Looking for a way to engage your teens and tweens in a family fun experience? Create a gaming challenge where kids and parents can face-off for the ultimate prize: bragging rights!
3. Mini-film festivals
Gather your favorite flicks and pop some popcorn for an event your family is sure to love: your own mini film festival. Choose from classics, family favorites, or new releases, and project onto a white sheet or a blank wall. What could be easier to coordinate?
4. Block parties
Why not invite the neighbors and make it a potluck? You can project a kid-friendly movie while the adults get some social time, or let the kids run around in the street while the adults kick back with a classic movie – the possibilities are unlimited.
5. Outdoor movie night
As the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time for an outdoor movie night. Recreate your own drive-in experience with a rental projector and a big white sheet draped on an outside wall of your house as family and friends cozy up under the stars for an evening of movie fun.
Make Memorial Day memorable with any of these suggestions or get creative and think up your own fun.
It all begins with a rental projector from Projector123.com. Click here to get started.
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