Let National Projector help you select the right projector for you. Consult with one of our Systems Integration Specialists to find out just how easy it is to select the right projector package with screens, mounts and cables to fit your situation at a cost that won't break the bank. When looking for a projector for your home, you will want to take the following points into consideration:

1. How much light is in the room where the projector is going to be used? Is it a dedicated room, or are there windows which may let in outside light sources? You will need a projector with a high lumen rating for a bright room. Higher lumen projectors usually cost more, so sometimes a compromise will need to be made in order to find a solution which provide an adequate display while also fitting your budget.
   
   
2. What size will your projected image be? The larger your projected image the more light you will need from your projector. We have formulas we can use to help you determine the correct number of lumens for a given screen size and room brightness.
   
   
3. How far from the screen will the projector need to be placed? A standard rule of thumb is to place the projector about two screen widths back with a standard lens with 2.0:1 throw. In some cases a long throw lens will need to be used if the projector will be placed back a greater distance.
   
   
4. Projector placement is another item you will want to consider. A room with a very high ceiling will make it very difficult to mount the projector close to the screen. Depending on the size of the room, you may want to place your projector on a table or stand, or mount it from the ceiling in the back of the room.
   
   
5. You will also want to consider the resolution of the projector; it's always a good idea to match the resolution of the projector with the video resolution capabilities of the component being used. There are two major types to consider, SVGA and XGA. SVGA, which stands for Standard Video Graphics Array, has a resolution of 800x600. That means the image is 800 pixels wide by 600 pixels vertical for a total of 480,000 pixels. XGA stands for Extended Graphis Array and has a resolution of 1025x768, which means it is 1024 pixels wide by 768 vertical, for a total of 786,432 pixels. LCD projectors have three LCD panels, red, green and blue so you need to multiply the total number by three to get the actual total number of pixels. Therefore, SVGA would be 1,440,000 and XGA would be 2,305,296. DLP projectors are a little different, but the resolution for SVGA and XGA are the same; however, the total pixel count is less because they use a single DLP chip.
   
   We at National Projector know that your budget is usually a big consideration, as well. We'll help you save money on your Projection System any way we can. Ask about special offers and package deals that we will tailor to your needs and your resources.
   
   
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