Pc projector?

[Bob Thomas]

Anyone have any suggestions for a projector to hook up to my laptop? Hoping for cheap but decent projector for a few upcoming training classes I need to hold. I'd just be using power point and some training videos.

Thanks!

[JohnnyD]

what kind of budget do you have? In my field, cheap is $2500 for a 3000 lumen lcd projector with case.

[Bob Thomas]

Crap. Not that much. Maybe around 500-1000. Depends in what money the department can scrape together
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[JohnR]

If you can go used and don't need high-end, look on craigslist

I picked up one 4 years ago for $250, a 2500 lumen epson in pretty good shape.

[spence]

Only thing is be concerned with used is that the bulbs can be quite expensive...just something to factor in.
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[JohnR]

Yes - be sure to see what the hours on the bulb are. Something with low hours, say under 300 is good. High hours, over 1000-1500 is pushing it.

[timmah]

The Epson's are great, i have a 10 year old one, never had to replace the bulb. One of my client's just got a new Epson for around $500. It's nice, compact, easy setup and nice and bright in a lit room.

[Pete F.]

I thought you were looking for a Politically Correct projector.

[Bob Thomas]

There is nothing politically correct about me lol!

Ok. Is 2500 lumens ok? Found one at best buy and amazon for about $350. It's a Viewsonic dlp svga whatever the hell that means lol

We just need up update out 1950 ceiling 400 pound model for training. Any way to hook cable tv to the new ones
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[JohnR]

Model #?

SVGA is ONLY 800x600 pixels - Very weak for a typical laptop. I have not used one with that max res but my initial reaction is that will not work for you.

At least try this search string:

Amazon.com: lcd projector xga Projectors

Be sure to read reviews

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by Bob Thomas

Any way to hook cable tv to the new ones
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Newegg.com - TV Tuners, Video Devices

[Bob Thomas]

It's te pjd5123 John. I'll poke around that link too. Thanks
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[JohnnyD]

Check out the epson powerlite or ex5210.
The powerlight ($600) is a little more expensive but will give you 720p HD (I'd go with this one).
Amazon.com: Epson EX5210 XGA 3LCD Business Projector, 2800 Lumens, HDMI, USB, 5.1 lbs: Electronics

The ex5210 ($500) is $100 less but also only gives you 1024x768 resolution. Don't mistake a projector having an HDMI input and thinking it's HD, that's often not the case.
Amazon.com: Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705 HD 720p 3LCD Home Theater Projector: Electronics

Both projectors have RCA inputs on them which means you could connect a dvd player, cable box or most cameras/video cameras to the projector. I'd avoid going the used route. The bulb timer is easily reset and frequently inaccurate. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[Bob Thomas]

Thanks, Johnny. I'm going to try to sell the boss on the $550 one. Spend more to save in the long run is how I'm selling it

Thanks for the help all. Learned quite a bit here!!

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by Bob Thomas

Thanks, Johnny. I'm going to try to sell the boss on the $550 one. Spend more to save in the long run is how I'm selling it

Thanks for the help all. Learned quite a bit here!!

Not a problem at all. If you have any questions when it shows up, send me a PM and I'll help out best I can.

[Bob Thomas]

Well that went over well. "sorry...no money"
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[JohnR]

Bob - I will loan you mine after TFCTFN but you'd need to travel a bit to pick it up

[Bob Thomas]

Thanks for the offer John but I'm going to let them stew iver this for a while. It's about time we got into the 90's and had one on hand for training!
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