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 […]

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Projector Review: BenQ TW526 Presentation Projector

The BenQ TW526, which is available exclusively in Europe, is an affordable, yet compatible, piece of hardware that’s a favorite in classrooms and presentation venues. Why? For the price, the TW526 is equipped with some advanced BenQ lamp technology. That results in a brilliantly bright image, long lamp life and excellent readability. Those are all major selling points. Plus, the price is tough to beat, especially considering the suitable image quality and the BenQ’s competitive list of features. It starts around €399. Of course, the TW526 isn’t perfect. It’s a budget-friendly projector that’s short in a few areas. The built-in […]

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Projector Review: Panasonic PT-F300U

Since its initial release in 2009, the Panasonic PT-F300U has become a popular choice for presenters, in conference spaces and by governmental and military organizations. The reason: The F300 delivers a bright image and long-lasting durability. Plus, its ease of installation makes it easy to adapt the F300 to an existing mount, and thus, it’s commonly used to replace old worn-out machines. Currently, the Panasonic F300U is out-of-production, but it available by a variety of resellers. You can find refurbished and used Panasonic F300Us available – which is why we wanted to review this set-up. Today, the F300 remains a […]

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Projector Review: The Epson PowerLite D6250 Multimedia Projector

When it was first shipped in 2011, the Epson PowerLite D6250 featured a suite of advanced capabilities, excellent image quality and impressive durability. Now, four years later, a few of those features aren’t considered as advanced as they once were. Still, the PowerLite D6250 is an ideal presentation projector, with great brightness specs and useful networking capabilities. In other words, the PowerLite D6250 has aged well, and it remains a reliable piece of hardware with the right specifications for presentations. Starting at $1,279.99, it’s relatively budget-friendly, and for the features that are included, the price is fairly competitive. If you’re looking for a set-up […]

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Projector Review: Optoma S311

If you’re on the market for a budget-friendly presentation projector, the Optoma S311 is an intriguing solution. It’s extremely affordable, starting at £229.99. The price in GBP indicates that this projector was released into the UK markets in the beginning of the production run, however a few units have made their way into North America as well after its introduction. Plus, the S311 provides tons of great functionalities, excellent data image quality, and solid construction. In terms of the bad, there isn’t much to complain about. It’s a small-price projector that packs tons of big features. Optoma S311: The Good […]

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Projector Review: The Sharp XG-SV200X Presentation Projector

For business or conference hall presentations, the Sharp XG-SV200X boasts a long list of presenter-ready features and a powerful output. In other words, it’s suited for those large conferences with hundreds of attendees. Since it was released in 2013, technology has improved a bit, so it’s lagging in a few ways – there’s only one HDMI and USB port, for instance. Yet, for projecting high-quality, large-scale data images, the Sharp XG-SV200X is more than capable in reliability and performance. Plus, the price – mostly available now through resellers, starting around $2,000 – makes this a quality investment that can transform […]

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Projector Review: Dell 1220 Presentation Projector

For the price, the recently released Dell 1220 is a suitable piece of hardware for presenters, combining a useful suite of work-ready features and excellent lamp life. The price is pretty much unbeatable, and it might be one of the most cost-effective solutions on the market. The 1220 starts at just about $325 MSRP.   Even for such a budget-friendly projector, though, the Dell 1220 holds its own in a few areas. It’s compatible with a wide-range of devices, there are plenty of connectivity options and ports, the lamp is bright enough to handle its own in well-lit spaces, and […]

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Can You Make Your Own Projector For $10?

Don’t have the budget for a multimedia projector? Well, hey, here’s something that could give the most cash-strapped technophiles the big-screen projector experience. It’s the DIY $10 smartphone projector, made by you. That’s right. You can make your own projector that displays video from your smartphone for right around 10 buckaroos. Sound impossible? Business Insider recently released a video showing a step-by-step tutorial for making the projector. It only takes a few items you can find at any general merchandise store, including: A magnifying glass Your smartphone A shoebox X-Acto Knife, tape and marker Play-Doh Essentially, the shoebox serves as the […]

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Projector Review: Epson Home Cinema 3500

Released late last year, the Epson Home Cinema 3500 projector is quickly becoming a favorite mid-range set-up for home entertainment enthusiasts. The reason: The latest in Epson’s best-selling line features a range of innovative features, as well as an extremely bright bulb that provides impressive image quality and smooth color saturation. Is it the brightest projector Epson has to offer? No, but it’s close, and in terms of performance, the projector exceeds expectations in rooms with ambient light. That’s one reason you can think of this as more of a home entertainment projector – it’s not limited for use in […]

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6 Futuristic Uses for Projectors

Projector technology continues to advance every year. From laser projectors to 4K options, today’s latest and greatest tech seemed unreal just a few years ago. But designers and engineers are incorporating projectors into more non-traditional uses, and in the future, it’s likely projectors are going to be used for a lot more than business presentations and home entertainment. Just in the last year, projectors have been incorporated into a range of mind-blowing applications, including augmented reality, real-time communications, and in the kitchen. Here’s a look at a few of these futuristic sounding applications, but don’t expect to see them available […]

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