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BEST PROJECTORS AND TIPS FOR HOSTING A COMPANY CHRISTMAS PARTY

With the holiday season approaching, it’s time to plan your company’s Christmas party.  In order to make it a party everyone will enjoy, you must consider several important decisions:  how much to spend per person; whether to hold the party in the office, a restaurant or other venue; and whether or not to allow your coworkers to bring family members.
 
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The main purpose of the Christmas party is to let off some steam at the end of a long year where everyone has worked very hard.  Thus, it is important to recognize certain people for their achievements with awards.  Why not hold a raffle or hand out prizes?  This kind of moment requires you to draw people’s attention away from their conversations, and the best way to do so is with a projector.
 
With these suggestions in mind, here are a few tips on how to host a company Christmas party with recommendations on the best projectors for a party atmosphere:
 

  1. Make a Budget

 
According to data collected by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Incorporated, 65 percent of companies surveyed in the U.S. planned to host a holiday party in 2018.  Of these, nearly 25 percent had plans to increase their party budgets compared to years prior.
 
How much should you spend on a Christmas party?  A good rule of thumb is to budget $75 per person.
 
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  1. Set a Date

 
This step will need to work with the venue you select (see next tip).  Keep in mind that a party at the end of the week signals to the staff that it will be more relaxed with plenty of alcoholic drinks.  Many companies are moving their parties to Monday or Tuesday nights to counteract that perception.
 
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  1. Book a Venue

 
The end of the year is a busy time for many venues as they will be booked for parties, weddings, dances, etc.  Book the venue as soon as possible and have a few open dates in mind.
 
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  1. Select a Menu and Bar Plan

 
This is where you can let your coworkers know that they are appreciated:  food and drink.  An overly elaborate menu and open bar may blow your budget, but it will pay dividends when it comes to overall job satisfaction.
 
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  1. Plan Activities

 
Use your projector to display staff photographs taken that year, to hold a raffle or to give out awards.  Making it an interactive experience is a good idea.
 
Top Banquet Room Projectors:
 
ViewSonic LS830
 
This ViewSonic model’s 4,500 lumens make it bright enough no matter where it is:  medium to large rooms, sports bars, and any room with high levels of ambient light.  This is a short throw projector that only requires a distance of 31.4 inches from the screen to project a 16:9 image at a size of 150 inches.
 
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Optoma EH500
With 4,700 lumens, the Optoma EH500 is slightly brighter and less expensive than the ViewSonic LS 830.  The Optoma EH 500’s 1920×1080 resolution and Full HD 3D compatibility will surely get your coworkers’ attention.
christmas party 8BenQ MH750
The BenQ MH750 has 4,500 lumens of brightness, 1920×1080 resolution, a short throw distance, and other attractive features for less than $1,000.  This model incorporates Colorific technology, which allows the projector to display over a billion colors!
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Whatever you choose this holiday season, make sure you have a back-up plan to avoid any disappointment by getting replacement lamps from MyProjectorLamps.com 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!

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.
 
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If you simply want to show a series of photos, you can get by with basic SVGA resolution. However, videos will require a more advanced projector. Your best option for video performance would be one with HD capabilities.  Also, any projector used for this kind of function will need to have a bright lens in order to display a clear picture.
 
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(Remember to check with the venue to see if they have a projector you can use before buying one!)
 
Here are some of the top recommended projectors to use for wedding receptions:
 
Philips PicoPix PPX4010
If your projector set-up must be flexible to accommodate the venue, look no further than the Philips PicoPix PPX 4010.  It has a minimum throw distance of only 18 inches, weighs less than three ounces, and can project an image size of up to 120 inches.  This model is designed as a companion to a laptop and is designed to fit in your pocket.
 
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BenQ TK800
Do you want to impress your in-laws without blowing your wedding budget on a projector?  Then this BenQ model is right for you!  It offers dazzling 4k resolution at a price far lower than other 4k projectors.  Another attractive feature of the TK800 is its 3,000 lumen rating, making it suitable for most venues.
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Optoma UHD60
The Optoma UHD60 is perfect for viewing photographs with its rich, saturated color and impressive 1,000,000:1 contrast.  This is a 4K projector that provides 3,000 lumens and has the lowest audible noise rating among projectors of its kind.
 
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If you have a portable projector or have one rented for a wedding reception but require a new lamp, MyProjectorLamps.com has you covered! We offer an unbeatable selection of high-quality replacement lamps at low, affordable prices.  Shop with us today!

Best projectors for hosting a Gala or fundraising event

When hosting a large gala or fundraising event, the visual component is important no matter where the event is taking place. The guests should be entertained but also constantly reminded of why they are there. A fundraiser where the entertainment has been top notch but the call to actions have been few and far between may feel like a successful one, but quite literally won’t add up to much.
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One of the best ways to prevent your gala event from running off track in this respect is to make sure that the guests are always having the right message and the call to action communicated to them clearly. More often than not, this involves using a projector. A good projector will act as a guide for your guests throughout the evening, showing key images, messages and information that they need to know.
 
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But this will only work correctly if you have the right projector! Here are the best models to have for hosting a gala or fundraising event:

ViewSonic Pro8520HD

 
At a gala or fundraiser, the chances are that there will need to be a good amount of light used at any given time, especially if a large meal is being served as part of the event. But you will still need your projector to be operational and effective, so having the right level of brightness is key at these functions. This ViewSonic model packs a real punch in this area, with 5000 lumens’ worth of brightness to shine through even the busiest and brightest of galas with an excellent picture intact.
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Epson BrightLink 536Wi

 
At 3400 lumens, this Epson model doesn’t offer the same brightness levels as the ViewSonic listed above, but it is still a powerful projector that will deliver good results in most conditions. It is a reasonably affordable model, but has excellent picture quality if you want to utilize photo slideshows at your gala, and can create a large image from a short distance as it is a short throw projector, which allows for greater flexibility when dealing with room layouts.
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BenQ MH741

 
Another projector with very good picture quality and brightness, this BenQ model offers 4000 lumens, which should be enough to deal with whatever your event has to offer. It also comes with a great deal of flexibility for however you want to display your key fundraising information. It can deliver text and figures with perfect clarity so that guests can see how they can donate, but it is also built for showing high quality video, so if you have case studies which include the emotional side of the fundraising cause, this projector will give you the best of both worlds.
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Whatever the cause you’re fundraising for, you’ll need to make sure your projector is working properly! MyProjectorLamps is the place to visit in order to check out a large inventory of replacement lamps. 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!
 

Best Projector Features for Showing a Slide Show at a Family Function

At large birthday parties and weddings, it always adds an extra personal touch to be able to display family photos on a greater scale. There’s always a lot of waiting around at these types of events, so a slideshow that has a good mixture of sweet and funny pictures, means that people will have something to help pass the time and spark off conversations with other friends or family members in attendance.
 
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At a wedding, it’s also possible to display photos of the day itself at the reception, which can be particularly impressive if the official photographer offers it as part of their service and you are able to showcase some spectacular pictures in high quality on a supersized screen.
 
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Here are some of the best features for projecting a slide show at a family function:
 
Brightness – The first thing you always need to think about with a projector is the brightness it offers in relation to the ambient light in the room you are using. If the projector isn’t bright enough, your photos will look washed-out and unimpressive, completely lacking the effect you are hoping to achieve. If you are using the slideshow as a side attraction during the function, you will be keeping the room quite bright, so you’ll need at least 5000 lumens of brightness to meet your requirements.
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Connectability – If you are intending to show wedding photos that have been taken the same day, you’ll need to make sure that the projector you are using can connect to whatever you have the photos stored on, whether it’s directly to a camera, laptop, MacBook or even a tablet.
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Picture quality – Different projectors have different strengths and weaknesses, so you need to look for one that emphasizes photo quality over the ability to show videos, play games or display information and data. You may well find one that does more than one of these, but there’s no point splashing out for one that will make a popular movie look spectacular if it makes your childhood photos look dreadful.
 
Lamp life & a fan – You may well be using the projector all afternoon and evening if your slideshow is meant to be seen throughout the function, so you need a projector that won’t break down because the lamp has burnt out or the whole thing has overheated. Look for one with a long lamp life and a good – and hopefully not noisy – fan to keep things cool.
 
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Whichever projector model you decide to use at a family function, you will eventually need to replace the lamp, so make sure you bookmark MyProjectorLamps! We offer the largest assortment in the country of high-quality replacement lamps at low, affordable prices. Shop with us today and save!
 
 

Top projector features for Outdoor concerts and Events

For concerts and live events, any visuals you want to show on or around the stage need to be enhanced at a much larger scale so that everyone in the crowd can see them. This is particularly important if it is a popular, high budget show in front of a larger audience. Visuals can play the crucial role of making people standing a long way from the stage feel like they’re still part of it and closer to the action.
 

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When your goal is to get visuals at that kind of size, generally projection is the way to go, but using a projector at a large outdoor concert comes with its own challenges. You need to make sure you’re using the right kind of projector with the right features, otherwise you will end up with poor quality video that actually distracts from the main event.
 
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Here’s a look at the top projector features to have for showing video during an outdoor concert:
 
Brightness – This is absolutely essential. If you are wanting to show video during a concert outdoors, the weather won’t always be on your side. Most events will start in the daylight, for one thing. After the sun goes down, the projector needs to be bright enough to cope with many other lights surrounding the stage. Typically an outdoor concert projector needs to have around 20,000 lumens, which rules out most standard home projectors, of course.
 
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Portability – Even if the outdoor concert is a one-off, rather than a tour, you need your projector(s) to be easy to set up and take down and move around, often in a busy and chaotic environment. Not all projectors are built to be used in this way, many are intended to be placed in one location and never moved again, so you need to take this into consideration.
 
Durability – You’ll want to protect it from the weather, but it would also be a good idea to avoid buying a model that is known to be fragile, as it’ll be moved around a lot outdoors.
 
 
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Connectability – As well as being easy to move and set up, you need a projector that will hook up to many other inputs of various devices, particularly on a tour, where the set up and connections might be different at each location. So your projector needs to be flexible and adaptable.
 
When using a projector for outdoor concerts, you’ll also want to be sure to have spare and replacement lamps available. MyProjectorLamps offers the largest market for them, so whatever model you choose from, we can help you be prepared. Shop with us today and save!

Visit MyProjectorLamps at InfoComm 2015 in June

Each year, the InfoComm show features the latest and greatest AV technology from around the world. As one of the largest AV tradeshows in North America, it’s a must-attend for anyone in the industry, and the show features mind-blowing 4K unveilings, innovative networking technology, and the latest in display media.
This year, InfoComm 2015 will run June 13 to June 19 in Orlando, FL at the Orange County Convention Center, and there’s plenty interesting things to check out. Here’s a schedule of this year’s presentations, and there are plenty of new exhibits and presentations to check out. Plus, MyProjectorLamps will be in attendance; stop by if you have a chance!

MyProjectorLamps Booth at Integrated Systems Europe 2015
MyProjectorLamps Booth at Integrated Systems Europe 2015

Here are a few things we’re excited to check out:

  • Opening Keynote – The Internet of Things: A variety of industry thought leaders will discuss the Internet of Things, its future and the effect it will have on the AV industry. It’s bound to be an interesting and thought-provoking session, with leaders from Cisco, Samsung and more debating the finer points of one of the most important AV industry subjects of the this decade.
  • Unmanned Systems and Drone Pavilion: The latest in drone and unmanned aircraft technology will be on display at InfoComm, and they will be an enclosed airspace for testing out products. Presenters will also be showing how drones can be incorporated into AV projects, like 3D mapping and aerial photography. Throughout the week, there will be free and paid drone education sessions, covering a range of topics. This is certainly a must-see.
  • Innovations Showcase: This year, InfoComm will feature the latest innovations in the AV space – these are never-before-seen, futuristic technologies from about 10 selected exhibitors. So there’s bound to be a plenty of mind-blowing products to check out. Plus, attendees can vote for the most innovative product, which receives a $10,000 prize.
    Look for the New MyProjectorLamps Booth
    Look for the New MyProjectorLamps Booth

Stop By the MyProjectorLamps Booth at InfoComm
We look forward to InfoComm – and all the new gadgets and AV gizmos – all year long. Now, that wait is finally over. If you’ll be attending, visit the MyProjectorLamps booth whenever you’ve got a moment. Our team will be there, and we’d love for you to stop by and talk shop about AV news, which sessions you’re excited to attend, and the most interesting products you see at the show. This year, we’ve also spruced up our booth, so you can’t miss it. Hope to see you there!

Panasonic, Christie Unveil Latest Projector Technology at 2015 NAB Show

The National Association of Broadcasters’ annual show is always an industry must-attend, as the event is a showcase of the latest and greatest technology related to the A/V industry. This year, the Las Vegas show had plenty of surprises. Next-generation toys like Canon’s line-up of new 4K cameras and 8K televisions from a variety of manufacturers made appearances, as did the latest projectors.
Both Panasonic and Christie unveiled their latest entries into the market, and it was a battle of DLP vs 3LCD.  Panasonic showed off their latest 3-chip DLP projector, the PT-RZ12KU, which they’re billing as the world’s lightest 3-chip DLP. It’s an impressive piece of hardware, with several advanced features. On the other hand, Christie announced and showcased a new D-Series line of projectors, which feature a newly introduced optional Ultra Short Throw lens.
 

NAB Show Logo
NAB Show Logo

Panasonics New 3-chip DLP-based projectors

At the show, Panasonic unveiled two new DLP projectors, including the aforementioned PT-RZ12KU and the PT-RS11KU, an SXGA+ resolution set-up. First up, the PT-RZ12KU is bound to be a favorite in sports production, event spaces and digital signage, and it drew the most headlines from Panasonic’s NAB Show rollouts.
The projector PT-RZ12KU features an ultra-bright 12,000-lumen lamp with WUXGA resolution (1920×1200). Plus, not only does the set-up weight just about 95 pounds, but it also has an improved 120 Hz refresh rate, which is ideal for high frame-rate content. Additional eye-popping specs include the projector’s 20,000:1 contrast ratio, which delivers impressive detail, and vertical, horizontal and tilting lens adjustment capabilities.
The other projector, the PT-RS11KU features a similar list of features. It’s equipped with a 12,000-lumen light source, yet, the biggest difference is in resolution. The PT-RS11KU is a SXGA+ resolution projector, which is a 1400×1050 resolution. You don’t have to wait long for these set-ups to hit the market either; both are set to come online in just a few months in the summer.

Panasonic's 4K Predecessor the PT-RQ13K
Panasonic’s 4K Predecessor the PT-RQ13K

 

New Christie Projectors, Ultra Short Throw Lens

Christie had quite a few new projectors to unveil at the NAB Show, including five new replacements for existing set-ups. The Christie has dubbed the new line the D-Series, and the set-ups feature a range of three native resolutions, including XGA, WXGA and WUXGA.
Christie’s new set-ups utilize different technology, compared to the Panasonic. Here are some D-Series specs: The projectors, which are 3LCD single-lamp projectors, feature brightness ratings ranging from 6,000 to 8,000 lumens, and they feature a 10,000:1 contrast ratio. The D-Series will hit the market in fall 2015.
Another exciting rollout was a new Ultra Short Throw lens. Featuring a 0.38:1 throw ratio, the Christie UST lenses will be available for both D-Series and Q-Series projectors. Of course, the biggest advantage of the UST lenses will be set-up flexibility. The shorter throw ratio enable the projectors to be set-up closer to the projection surface, which is ideal for presentations, museum set-ups and rental staging applications, as it diminishes the likelihood of shadow casting.