January 25th, 2010
Curious as to how projectors work? This article from eHow.com explains everything in plain language. Enjoy!
What Is a Projector?
1. A projector is any device which creates a light-projected image by shining a light through a small, transparent image. In order to refine this image, projectors must also employ lenses in order to focus the light. Projectors can transform a very small image into a large one because the image which is projected will be the same size as the pool of light created by the light source behind the transparent image.
There are many different kinds of projectors, but they work on the same basic principle. One of the more complicated of the commonly known projectors is the movie projector.
 Movie Projectors
2. The modern movie projector evolved out of the slide projector. A slide projector focuses, projects and enlarges an image which is made from a photograph. In order to be projected, these images have to be rendered in a transparent format onto various forms of clear plastic, such as nitrocelluloid. The slide projector moves these individual images into a precise location in front of the projector light and behind the lens(es).
A movie projector works on a similar principle, but in this case, the individual photos are strung together on one extremely long piece of film. This film is wound around a spool and the projector contains a motorized unit which winds the film from one spool to another. In between spools, the film is stretched between the light and lenses and projected onto a large, white screen. The screen is white in order to provide the images with an opaque quality, just as photographs are printed on white paper.
Visual Perception
3. No form of moving image projection or animation really utilizes true moving images. Instead, single, non-moving photos or illustrations depict objects or people in various progressive, chronological states of movement.
As the human eye processes visual data, each image entering the brain is retained for a brief period of time. This phenomenon is referred to in the theory of “persistence of vision.” As a film projector moves through a reel of film, it pauses for a tiny fraction of a second at each image, but this amount of time is actually less than the amount of time that it takes for the human brain to move from one image to the next. This means that the eye and brain can’t distinguish between the visual data of actual moving objects and the visual data of the still film images, so the images appear to be moving.
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January 8th, 2010
If you’ve never used a projector until now, you may feel a bit overwhelmed by the available choices. Never fear – choosing the right projector is as easy as 1-2-3 with Projector123.com.
 
Step 1: Know Your Location
In what kind of environment will you use your rental projector? Very bright environments (such as trade show floors or certain outdoor venues during daylight hours) require a high-lumen output projector. Rooms with low light (or dimmable light) are more suitable for low-lumen projectors. The easiest way to remember this rule is: more light = more lumens; less light = less lumens.
Step 2: Know Your Audience
How many people will be present? Smaller groups (up to about 75 people) generally require a low-lumen projector, which larger groups (especially if you can’t dim the lights in the room) will require a high-lumen projector. You may also want to choose a high-lumen projector if your audience is spread out, with varied viewing angles. If your audience is more confined to rows with straight-on viewing, a low-lumen projector may suffice.
Step 3: Place your order.
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December 22nd, 2009
Basic VGA Connector (or DE-15)
You might just know of a VGA connector as your “monitor” connector. It’s probably what you used on your first computer to connect to the screen — you probably still use VGA now. Even HDTV sets have VGA inputs. And it’s a great way to hook up your computer to a projector, too.
A VGA connector (or DE-15) usually looks like a long trapezoid with 15 tiny pins and a screw on either side. It’s usually blue. Some people call it and an “RGB connector,” a “D-sub 15” or a “mini D15 connector” — but you don’t have to memorize those names — “VGA” or “DE-15” is fine.
Mini-VGA Connector
You might also have heard of a “mini-VGA” connector. These are common to new laptops, especially Apple computers. A mini-VGA connector is simply a smaller version of its older brother — with some added conversion flexibility (to composite and S-video). Either way, you’ll need an adapter to connect mini-VGA to most projectors.
Mini-VGA is about the size of a USB port and has 14 pins.
Basic VGA connector image used through Creative Commons 3.0 license, courtesy of Bela Nemeth.
December 21st, 2009
You’re making final preparations for the presentation of your career. The future hangs in the balance, and it’s all riding on your soon-to-be-stellar presentation. You’ve prepared, you’ve researched, you’ve rehearsed, and you’re feeling completely ready to roll, except for one little detail…
The projector isn’t working!
OK, maybe it’s not the presentation of a lifetime. But maybe you’ve planned for months to gather all the employees for corporate training. Schedules have been rearranged, a room has been reserved, and PowerPoint slides are all in order. But when you test the equipment the day before the training day, disaster strikes…
The projector isn’t working!
You’ve waited for months to get an appointment with this client, and you’re ready to knock their socks off with a superb presentation, but now you discover guess what?
The projector isn’t working!
Now what?
If you or your company owns a projector, you may already be aware that these machines require a fair amount of maintenance in order to function properly. And it pays to have a backup plan when it comes to critical presentations like these. Sure, you could print off handouts, but it’s truly not the same — nothing compares to a professional presentation showcased with a high quality digital projector.
The good news is you don’t need to invest in (yet another) projector. Instead, simply have a backup supplier at the ready — that’s where you can count on Projector123.com.
Accidents happen. But when you’re prepared, it’s no sweat at all. If you need a replacement projector ASAP, just visit Projector123.com and a replacement will be on its way with just a few clicks of your mouse. Since we use FedEx shipping exclusively, we can deliver as soon as the next day in most cases and you can count on us to save the day.
Don’t let all your hard work go to waste — rely on Projector123.com as your backup supplier for professional grade projector rentals starting as low as $99.
December 18th, 2009
Hotels are infamous for charging higher-than-average rates for convenience upgrades and add-ons. In fact, these kinds of charges (think: room service, room rental, catering, in-room movies, parking, valet services, automatic 18% gratuity at the bar, etc.) can account for a significant portion of a hotel’s annual revenue.
Though we travelers typically expect to pay a premium for convenience (why else would we pay upwards of $20 a person for a $5 breakfast? Because we want food to be delivered directly to our room!), that certainly doesn’t mean we have to pay the convenience charge. After all, you could always opt to go out for a meal, walk to a nearby cafe, or have a pizza delivered.
Likewise, there’s no reason to pay $250 for a projector rental when you could rent a projector from Projector123.com for just $99.
The next time you’re traveling for business and you require a projector rental at your meeting location, count on Projector123.com to deliver a high-quality LCD projector rental at a price that won’t break your budget. (Then maybe you can justify ordering room service.)
We’ll ship your rental projector directly to the hotel, and we’ll even include a quick start guide to assist you in setting up and taking down your projector. And if you still have questions, you can call us on our 24/7 support line for immediate expert assistance.
Just contact Projector123.com today to request your projector rental — you’ll save time, money and the hassle. Why pay more for a projector rental than you have to?
December 16th, 2009
Wait! Stop!
Before you buy in an expensive, bulky, temperamental LCD projector consider this:
- How often will you need a projector?
- Where will you use the projector? Will travel be necessary?
- Have you thought about storage, maintenance, and depreciation?
If you use projectors for off-site business presentations, workshops and corporate gatherings, training or presentations, it may not pay to purchase such costly equipment that can easily be damaged during transport
Here’s an easy solution:
Projector123.com can ship a 2000 lumen or 3000 lumen projector rental to any location within the contigious U.S. That’s right — there’s no need to drag around an unattractive, bulky, heavy piece of temperamental equipment when you can have a professional grade projector rental shipped directly to the location where you need it, including hotels, meeting facilities and conference centers, office buildings, private residences and more.
From sales meetings and corporate trainings to marketing presentations and new product rollouts, Projector123.com is the best choice for quality, reliable projector rentals.
Projector rentals from Projector123.com feature a sleek, discreet, highly protective carrying case that doubles as the shipping carton. When you’re finished with your presentation, simply place the rental projector back inside the case and affix the prepaid FedEx label. Then drop the carton into any FedEx drop box, bring it into any FedEx location, or simply call FedEx for pickup.
Yes, it really is that easy!
Don’t invest in a piece of equipment that’s going to spend most of its time in storage, or that may risk being damaged during transport from location to location — let Projector123.com deliver the projector you need, when you need it, at a price you’re sure to love.
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December 14th, 2009
If you’re considering purchasing an expensive LCD projector for your business, there are a few points to consider first:
- Frequency of use.
- Storage.
- Maintenance.
- Portability.
- Depreciation.
- Cost per use.
First, ascertain how often a projector will get used. Keep in mind this is likely NOT an item that you will use more often just because you have it handy. Consider what kind of events you typically need a projector for — annual meetings, conventions, trade shows, employee training, etc. If you plan to use a projector six times per year or less (approximately once every other month), it does NOT pay to purchase a projector — you would be far better off renting a projector when you need one.
Next, consider where and how you will store the projector. A case or protective cover is essential to protect the machine from dust, and ideally, a projector should be stored in a location where it will not be bumped or otherwise disturbed. However, storing your projector too far out of reach will certainly diminish its likelihood of getting utilized.
Projectors require maintenance, so if you don’t already have a staff member who can handle this task, you’ll want to purchase an extended warranty or a maintenance contract. Remember to include this when calculating your cost-benefit analysis.
Where will you use your projector? If you don’t have a standard conference room (or if you typically go offsite when you use a projector, e.g., at conventions or trade shows) you will need a durable, highly protective carrying case. Remember that this will be bulky and somewhat difficult to transport.
The cost of depreciation is a factor to consider when deciding whether or not to purchase a projector to keep in-house. Check with your accounting department for specifics on how this will affect your bottom line.
Taking all this into consideration, you should be able to calculate the cost per use. If your calculated cost per use for purchase, depreciation, maintenance, storage, and transport is less than $100, it simply makes sense to rent a projector when you need it instead of housing and caring for your own projector.
There’s no need to purchase, store and lug around a company projector if it’s only used a few times a year. Save time, money and incur less risk and responsibility by contacting Projector123.com whenever you need a projector rental. Rates start as low as just $99 — contact us today.
June 30th, 2009
No matter what kind of event you’re planning, odds are you could make the event even more impactful by incorporating audio visual support.
From company meetings to family gatherings, audio visuals make it easier for people to participate, to retain what they see and hear, and to help the meeting facilitator achieve their objectives.
But audio visuals are notorious for detracting from any kind of gathering when used improperly. Here are some tips to ensure smooth sailing with audiovisuals at your next event.
- What’s the point? Ask yourself why you want to use an audio visual for a particular purpose. Once you understand the reason for using it, the method and timing will become very clear.
- Consider the best possible type of A/V for your objective
 (and remember, you may need more than one). Handouts and flyers are best for situations where your audience would want to take notes or take information away with them, while projector rentals or LCD monitors work best for information delivery that needs visual/graphic representation.
- Make sure your audio visuals actually support your objective. If you’re adding signs to provide direction and ensure that nobody gets lost, make sure your signs can actually be seen and be helpful.
- Timing is everything. Only put up/take down your A/V support precisely when it’s needed. While directional signs may need to stay put throughout your event, handouts shouldn’t be distributed until immediately before they are needed, and a slide or PowerPoint presentation should be visible only when it’s being explained — otherwise, your audience may have a hard time following the presenter when the subject is changed but the visual is not.
- Set up early and test thoroughly before show time. When using a projector rental or any other kind of audio visual technology, you’ll want to ensure that you know how to properly operate the remote control and how to start and stop the presentation. You’ll also want to ensure that the size, lighting, focus and distance are all properly set.
It’s easy to use these tips to create success audio visual support. And when you’re ready to order that projector rental, be sure to visit us online at Projector123.com.
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