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Best Projectors to Take on a Family Vacation or Summer Road Trip

  Whether it is for a family vacation or a summer road trip, a portable projector is an affordable gadget that will ensure a good time, rain or shine!  As technology becomes more advanced, smaller projectors are offering better picture quality.     Below, are a few great portable projectors to choose from:   LG PH450UG, LG PF1000UW & LG HF85JA   These three LG models are excellent selections in the “ultra short throw” category.  The throw distance range for these projectors can be as short as 2.5 to 18 inches while still projecting an image larger than most flat […]

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Best Projectors for Watching the 2018 FIFA World Cup!

The 2018 FIFA World Cup is here and along with it comes all the action, drama, and emotional highs and lows.  What better way to watch the sport than on a large projector screen?     In the past, it was either too expensive to own a projector at home or the picture quality just wasn’t good enough.  Over the years, however, the quality and selection have improved, and the prices have lowered.   BenQ HT2550 This BenQ model with its 4K picture quality makes sure that fans will be able to tell the teams apart thanks to its incredible […]

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Best Projectors to Use for Museum Exhibits This Summer

More and more often, museums and galleries are required to put on elaborate, headline grabbing displays to attract visitors. Projectors are frequently the solution, which means that more advanced models are generally needed.     It is crucial to find the right projector for the job.  A projector that works well in your living room might not necessarily be the right model to use in a museum, which has large spaces with lots of ambient light.   Museums are keeping up with projector technology to enhance artistic expression.  This June, the Japanese multimedia art collective teamLab will open the Digital […]

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Top Projectors for Newly Released Movie Rentals

  Do you think the latest movie rentals look good?  Well, they’re going to look great when you use your new projector!  Take a look at some of our favorite selections for your home theater, both in terms of new projectors and new flicks.   Projectors   Optoma HD143X   This highly rated Optoma model is new for 2018, and it’s a great projector for the price (under $700).  With 2,350 lumens, it is bright enough for a well lit family room.  Plus, the Optoma HD143X has HD resolution and supports 3D viewing. BenQ TK800 The BenQ TK800 offers dazzling […]

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Best Projectors and Tips for Hosting an Outdoor Movie Night

It has become a common summer activity to screen movies in your backyard with a projector, which is a lot easier than hauling your TV outside.  However, you need to make sure you know what you’re doing before you gather an audience that includes family and friends.  Have you found a level area to set up the screen and projector?  A hill is great for seating, but the movie set-up should be on flat ground.  Also, consider the light and sound that will be generated by your party and whether or not these things will disturb your neighbors (if they […]

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Best Projectors for Wedding Receptions

Whether being used to enhance a speech or for adding to the general atmosphere of the reception, it is increasingly common to see projectors at a wedding.  Some are used to display photos from the ceremony, while others may feature baby photos of the married couple or favorite photos of their relationship over the years.  Although the photos can be viewed by guests on a tablet or laptop, projecting them on a screen is far more impressive.     If you simply want to show a series of photos, you can get by with basic SVGA resolution. However, videos will […]

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Best Portable Projectors for Camping Trips

For some, camping trips are all about roughing it in the great outdoors.  But for those of us with young kids, the advantage of having a movie or TV show for them to watch when they get bored is invaluable.  Being able to watch a family film during the evening is just the kind of bonding that camping is intended to generate.     Tips on Setting Up a Portable Projector -Wait until it is pitch dark to start watching for optimal viewing -Use your tent as a screen (or bring a portable screen) -External speakers are recommended -Find some […]

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Top Projectors and Pro Tips for Your Next Business Presentation

If you are buying a projector to use for a business presentation, you won’t need it to deliver the very latest 4K picture quality or blast their eardrums with its high quality sound system.  But you do have to consider practical needs, such as portability, brightness and ease of use.     So what are some of the best projectors and tips for delivering a great business presentation?   Optoma EH460ST This model provides 4,200 lumens of brightness, making it capable of projecting in rooms with ambient light, which can be an issue when you don’t have control over the […]

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Best Projectors for Viewing the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The 101st NHL season is approaching the mid way mark of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the excitement is sure to continue until Lord Stanley’s mug is hoisted in June.  There’s nothing like watching all the action on a large, bright screen.  So, sports pub owners, it’s time to find the right projector and start bringing in more patrons!     Here are a few suggestions.   BenQ HT2550 This BenQ model with its 4K picture quality makes sure that fans will be able to tell the teams apart thanks to its incredible 8.3 million distinct color pixels. That makes […]

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2018 Spring Movie Rentals for the Whole Family

Looking for some new movies to watch with the family this Spring break?  We’ve got selections for every member of the family to watch in your home theater!   If you don’t have a projector already, why not pair this crop of new flicks with a new projector?  The highly rated Optoma HD143X is new for 2018, and it’s a great model for the price (under $700).  It is bright enough for a well lit family room, has HD resolution and supports 3D viewing, among other great features. Children:  Coco — This animated feature, a boy named Miguel runs afoul […]

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