The new academic school year is underway so it’s time for college professors and lecturers to try and inform their students and keep them engaged. Aiding in student learning is one of the most traditional and popular uses for projectors because they offer the best way to display the necessary information to a larger audience.
 


The days of simple overhead projectors being used in classrooms and lecture theaters are long gone, as modern projectors are much more sophisticated and powerful. They can be used to show a much wider range of information, including photos and videos which can be included in both lessons and lectures to really capture the attention of the learners.
 

 
One of the first questions to ask yourself when choosing a projector is whether you need it to be a special type for a specific task or an all-rounder used for a variety of applications. It’s best to work out exactly what you will be using it for.
 
Here’s our list of the top projectors to aid in student learning:
 

Viewsonic Pro 8520HD

 
In lecture halls and classrooms, you can’t be completely sure how dark you will need to make it, especially as students will need to be able to see while they take notes. So this means you need a projector that will generate enough brightness to shine through and still look impressive. This ViewSonic model has 5000 lumens, which means that it will power through almost any level of natural light and still hold your students’ attention.

 

BenQ MH741

 
As a powerful all-round model, you can’t do much better than this BenQ version, which can be used to show pictures and video just as impressively as it does for slide show presentations. It’s powerful with 4000 lumens of brightness, it won’t let you down in most rooms you’d be using it in, and it’s built for showing data and images for presentations, so you can expect excellent, crisp text quality.

Epson EH-TW9300

 
If images are important to you for lectures or lessons, this 4K Enhanced projector is set up to deliver much better picture quality than 1080p with amazingly crisp images and warm colors that will enhance any image you want to display. It will still do a good job with regular educational information but you’ll really wow your students with the higher quality images. The only downside is that it’s expensive, but if you can sway the holders of the purse strings, it will be well worth it.

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Projectors generally offer many hours of great service, whether you use them for business, education or entertainment, but all good things must come to an end. Even the best and most high quality lamps will need replacing eventually.
 


If you’re a first time projector owner, this can be a daunting time, as you might not know exactly what to do or even if your lamp actually needs replacing. And if it does, how do you go about replacing it with a new one?
Below are some great tips to keep in mind!
 

Does your lamp need replacing?

 
No bulb lasts forever, so of course the same goes for the one in your projector. All projectors need a light source, so when your lamp starts to flicker or dim, it may be nearing the end of it’s time. The most obvious sign that your lamp needs replacing is when you switch on the projector and there’s no picture, but this can be a little late for notice if you haven’t bought a new one yet and need to use your projector right away.
 
So it’s better to be able to spot the signs earlier than that. Here are some other things to look out for:
 

• Some projectors make it easy for you by having a warning light that comes on or flashes when the bulb is on its way out, so look out for a model that does this and double-check yours to see if this is something you can expect to happen. Other projectors may display a message on the screen when the bulb needs replacing, so there are various options.

• Keep an eye on the picture quality and brightness. If it starts to flicker or the image starts to waver, this is usually a sign that the bulb needs replacing.

 


Something to bear in mind is that there can be signs that your bulb’s time is running out, but there might not actually be anything wrong with your bulb. There are plenty of other potential causes, so make sure you investigate if you’re not sure.
 
Buying a replacement bulb is never a waste of money, because you will need to replace it at some point, but it’s better to know where to find one before it happens.

How to replace your bulb

 
Each projector has its own settings and is designed differently. So ideally you’ll want to read and follow any instructions that you’ve received with the unit, but here are the basic steps:
 

• Make sure your projector is switched off and unplugged AND that it’s cooled down after usage
• Using a screwdriver, remove the the panel
• Remove the lamp compartment door
• Being careful not to touch it with your bare hands, remove the lamp and clean around the area
• Insert the new lamp and screw the module in place
• Reset the lamp timer if appropriate

 
When the time comes to replace the lamp inside your projector, MyProjectorLamps is the place to visit! We offer the largest market in North America and have an unbeatable selection of high-quality replacement lamps at low, affordable prices. Shop with us today and save!
 

These are exciting times in the projector market as more and more people come to appreciate what projectors can offer for both business and home entertainment settings. Technological improvements are also ensuring that what they can offer is improving almost on a monthly basis, meaning that projectors today are a long ways away from what you might remember just a few years ago.

 
This rapid pace of change and the diversity of options out there do mean that it can be a daunting task trying to find the right model to meet your needs, especially as they’re all set up to perform at their best with certain functions. You need to know exactly what you want to do with your projector and what to expect from it before you can know which one is best suited for you.
 

 
Once you have a good idea of this information, be sure to have a look below at the top projectors on the market from the summer of 2017:
 

Optoma ZU850

 
This model was launched in late spring and has many dramatic improvements on its predecessors and competition, including what Optoma have called MultiColor Laser technology, which means it has an extra red laser that improves performance and color. It’s also got over 100 settings to help you get the exact picture you require, and offers 20,000 hours of light, even on the brightest setting.

 

Sony VPL-VZ1000ES

 
This 4K model from Sony delivers 2500 lumens and 60 frames a second of video performance, making it one of the best for home cinema when you take into account it’s high resolution. There’s lots of 4K projectors out there, but Sony is a brand you can trust and this model is arguably their best value for the price and anyone looking for that cinema experience in their living room.
 

 

BenQ X12000

 
However, there’s also this impressive BenQ projector, which also offers the full 4K picture quality but also has an incredible 8.3 million distinct color pixels (try counting them), which puts it right up there along with some of the best actual cinema technology out there. It’s not cheap of course, but if you’re a real film buff who wants to see films exactly as they’re meant to be seen, this might be the one for you.

ViewSonic PJD7720HD

 
You don’t need to spend a lot to get great picture quality, and while this ViewSonic model certainly won’t deliver the same quality as the two mentioned above, it will still give you full HD resolution. It also has 3200 lumens which will be bright enough for most rooms and while the relatively low price tag does mean that you’re compensating in some areas, it’s still an excellent way to dip your toes into the projector market.

 
 
When the time comes for needing replacement lamps for your projector, MyProjectorLamps is the place to visit! We have the largest market in North America and offer an unbeatable selection of high-quality replacement lamps at low, affordable prices. Shop with us today and save!
 

Conferences and projectors go together like bread and butter. Large scale speaking events or conferences will naturally need a visual element to maintain the focus of the audience. When you’re sitting in a large room with hundreds of other people listening to various speakers, you need something to look at!
 

 
The size of the hall or auditorium is another factor when it comes to creating visuals.  Projectors are capable of producing high quality images at a much larger scale. Here is a look at some of the top projectors available for large scale speaking events or conferences.
 

BenQ MH741

 
This is a projector model that is aimed to be used for the business market but also has the potential to be used for video and gaming, because it’s both powerful and flexible. That makes it ideal for conferences, not least of which because of it’s video capability. With 4000 lumens of brightness, it won’t let you down in most rooms you plan to use it in, and while it can do a good job with video, it’s built for showing data and images in presentations, so you can expect excellent, crisp text quality. Everyone in the room will no problem seeing the images you want to show.

Epson EX7235 Pro

 
If you’re always on the move to and from big conferences and need to supply your own equipment, this Epson model is perfect, especially since it comes with a carry bag of its own. It doesn’t weigh too much, it’s neat and compact as you can expect without sacrificing too much of the quality. It has 3000 lumens, which means that you won’t need to worry too much about brightness, and also has good connectivity. It may not be a premium model but you’d struggle to find a better portable option.

ViewSonic Pro8520HD

 
In large conference rooms, it’s very difficult to guarantee that it will be as dark as you would like, because there may be too much natural light coming in. So in these cases, you need a projector that packs a real punch when it comes to generating brightness. This ViewSonic model has 5000 lumens, which means that it will power through almost any level of natural light and still deliver a perfect picture quality. It does create a bit more noise than other models, so you might need to speak up, but it will make up for it in so many other ways.

 
Once you have chosen your projector, you’ll need to make sure you have back-up lamps available to replace if you have problems during an important presentation. MyProjectorLamps offers the largest market of lamps, so whatever model you choose from, we can help you stay prepared. Shop with us today and save!

The obvious advantage that projectors have over almost any other kind of display for images and videos is the sheer size of the picture they can create, but size isn’t everything. Sometimes you need to emphasize quality as well as quantity, receiving the impact of the picture size without losing any resolution.
 


This application might be used for displaying the work of a professional photographer or visual artist, or for use as part of a major exhibition at a museum or gallery. These are times when nothing but the best will do, so anyone looking to achieve the right kind of image quality needs to know which projector is up to the task.
 

 
Here’s a look at our list of the top projectors for showing a high quality image slide show:
 

BenQ W2000

 
This BenQ model is an excellent all round projector and comes at a relatively affordable price for all that it delivers. The only area where it lacks high specs is in brightness, with 2000 lumens, which is still reasonable when used in darker rooms, but you may need to look elsewhere if this might be an issue. For everyone else, the W2000 has 1080p resolution with great color depth and will make your slideshow shine, while also offering a whole host of other great features.

Epson BrightLink 536Wi

 
The Brightlink 436Wi was an excellent model and this new version maintains all of its strengths while adding brightness of 3400 lumens, giving it the edge over the older model and the BenQ one listed above. It’s also a short throw projector, offering more flexibility for getting a large, high quality image even in a smaller room. The image quality is excellent for what is also a reasonably inexpensive model.

Optoma HD28DSE

 
A compact projector that offers real image quality, this Optoma model has 1080p resolution and 3000 lumens of brightness, but also has Darbee Visual Presence image processing, which boosts the picture and video quality to what looks almost like 4K. There’s lots of flexibility in the adjustments you can make to the image as long as you’re confident with such things, allowing you to tweak to your heart’s content.

Epson EH-TW9300

 
A more pricey option than most of the ones mentioned so far, this Epson model isn’t quite as costly as a full 4K projector, but it does offer the ability to get almost 4K-like image quality for your slide show. It’s a 4K Enhanced projector that is set up to deliver much better picture than 1080p with amazingly crisp images and warm colors that will enhance any image you want to display. As you’d expect for the price tag, it comes with plenty of premium quality options and features and the only possible downside is the size of the projector itself, which means you will need to find a permanent home for it.

Whichever projector you opt to use for your slide show, when it comes to sourcing replacement lamps, MyProjectorLamps is the place to visit! We have the largest market in North America and offer an unbeatable selection of high-quality replacement lamps at low, affordable prices. Shop with us today and save!
 

Projectors are an extremely useful tool for any person or business looking to host a conference or banquet. Whether you’re planning to project key information onto a large screen for a business audience or looking to add decoration and entertainment at a banquet, there is no better way to do it than with a projector.
 

 
Of course, you will need to find the right projector, and in order to do that, you need to know what to look for. Different projectors have different features that make them more or less useful for certain scenarios, so it isn’t simply a case of going for a top-of-the-line model and assuming it will work for you.
 
Below are some of the best projector features to have for hosting a conference or banquet:
 

Lumens (lots of lumens)

 
Lumens are units which measure the amount of light emitted from a projector and can determine the level of brightness. So the more lumens your projector can deliver, the brighter the image. This isn’t necessarily essential for all projector uses, as you can get a perfectly fine image from a projector that doesn’t offer much brightness if you are watching it in a darkened room. For conferences and banquets, darkness can be more difficult to achieve because the rooms are usually much larger. That means you need to get a projector that will deliver a higher level of brightness, ideally around 5000 lumens, but certainly no less than 3000.
 

The right image quality

 
By this we mean that if you are planning to primarily use videos rather than static images, you need to factor that into your decision-making. A projector that has the ability to play high quality videos might not necessarily be the best one for also showing images in the best resolution, so you need to weigh the benefits of what you want and check for the specifications that deliver what you need.
 

Multiple inputs

 
A projector to be used at conferences and banquets needs to be flexible, particularly if it is to be owned by the venue. This means that presentations can be shown, no matter what type of different features are used, so the projector needs to have multiple input options, allowing laptops, USB sticks, etc to be plugged in and connected.
 

Long lamp life

 
A projector that is going to be used at conferences and banquets is one that will be switched on frequently, so as well as ensuring it isn’t a model that will overheat, you need to make sure it has a long lamp life so that you won’t have to make replacements very often.
 
When the time comes to purchase a new lamp, MyProjectorLamps is the site to visit; we’re North America’s largest market for projector lamps! We offer an unbeatable selection of high-quality replacement lamps at low, affordable prices. Shop with us today and save!